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THE EAST LAFFS!
Belfast’s Funniest Night Out!
Step into the quirky cabaret-style setting of The Sanctuary (Studio) Theatre in East Belfast and experience the electric atmosphere of the city’s most legendary comedy club. This laugh-packed series brings together some of the finest comedic talent from across Northern Ireland and beyond. From rising stars to seasoned pros, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up acts guaranteed to leave you in stitches. Next gig(gles) TBC - watch this space!
The Glen Eagles
The music of the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac
Friday 19th June 2026. 8.00 p.m.
Jim Sisk and Paul Dean have been playing the music of Eagles and Fleetwood Mac for nearly 30 years with renowned tribute band The Illegals. It was during the Covid lockdown that the pair began experimenting with novel two piece arrangements of classic tracks by these West Coast giants. Now with the addition to the Glen Eagles lineup of one of Belfast’s best known and respected singers, Maggie Toal, their unique take on the songs of Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie can be heard alongside those of Don Henley and Glen Frey in one remarkable show. Tickets: £16.50
the strangers' case
What does it mean to be a stranger?
On what has been termed 'Evil May Day', the 1st May 1517 in London, anti-immigrant riots directed against foreign workers and residents in London inspired William Shakespeare to write a speech calling for compassion and tolerance - the speech has since become known as 'The Strangers’ Case'.
This event brings together people of different ethnicity to present their lived experience around migration, identity, belonging and the human need for refuge. Moving, urgent and deeply human, these Belfast performances invite audiences into a shared act of imagination: to see the world through the eyes of the outsider — and to ask what kind of society we want to build.
The Sanctuary Theatre, Thursday 25th to Saturday 27th June 2016. £15.00. 'The Stranger's Case' is a joint project between Bright Umbrella and Smock Alley Theatre Dublin and is supported by the Shared Island Civic Society Fund.
BE YOU! (& Shine bright)
Be You!
Be You (BU) — is a free Volunteer Programme, supported by The National Lottery Awards for All, thanks to National Lottery players 🎟️💛
✨ Be You! brings people together to build new friendships, learn new skills, and get involved in all areas of theatre life — from front of house, box office and marketing, to backstage, set building and performance. What’s included:
🎭 Theatre sessions + creative activities
🧘 Weekly mindfulness sessions (open to everyone) – Booking essential
📚 Training opportunities (e.g. Mental Health First Aid,, first aid, health and safety)
🎉 Volunteer celebration events
🤝 A supportive community to connect and grow
We meet every Monday night at 7.00 - everyone is welcome and no experience is needed. Book a free place below!
'A Farther shore' @ the grand opera house
Bright Umbrella at Belfast's famous Grand Opera House
'A Farther Shore': A modern retelling of one of the Bible’s most compelling stories - a tale for modern times.
Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th November 2026. Peter. A fisherman from a rural, seaside area. An ordinary man called to do extraordinary things. It is at Joppa where we meet him, waiting to set sail for new adventures, contemplating his recent past and his meetings with a man called Jesus. What did it all mean? And are the recent revelations about Jesus for everyone, or just for a select few?
With Glenn McGivern as Peter, directed by Trevor Gill, and animations by award-winning illustrator Fergus Wachala Kelly, David Campton's modern retelling is brought to life on stage. Tickets £25.00
Bright Umbrella steps out of The Sanctuary Theatre, East Belfast, as its home venue undergoes restoration and development work. During this time, the company will bring its shows to the Grand Opera House Studio.
'romeo & juliet' @ the grand opera house
Bright Umbrella at Belfast's famous Grand Opera House
“This, by his voice, should be a Montague… Now, by the stock and honour of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin.” Verona Estate, Belfast, June 2025
Bright Umbrella presents a Romeo and Juliet for modern times. Hatred of foreigners and strangers runs deep. Can the love between two young people bury their parents’ strife? Shakespeare’s original text unaltered, abridged to 70 minutes. A perfect production for schools studying Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.
Bright Umbrella steps out of The Sanctuary Theatre, East Belfast, as its home venue undergoes restoration and development work. During this time, the company will bring its shows to the Grand Opera House Studio