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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.
🗓️ Thursday, 26th February 2026
🎤 Featuring: TBC

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Steel Magnolias by robert harling

Presented by the Bart Players, one of NI's leading amatuer drama companies.  The neighbourhood ladies frequent Truvy’s beauty salon for hairstyles, manicures and to share gossip, news, and fun.  Friendships are forged and occasionally stretched!  Fri 6 & Sat 7 Mar 2016.  19.30.   Full bar at club prices from 18.30

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'soldier pike' by neill speers

Bright Umbrella presents a talented amatuer and community cast in 'Private Pike'.  A darkly comic play set in County Antrim in 1798 as revolutionary ideas ripple throughout the land.  Pike, a former soldier's everyday rhythms of rural life collide with the gathering storms.  All tickets: only £10 !  

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'A Bomber's Moon' by Sam Robinson & Trevor GIll

  

East Belfast, 1941. Sadie "Minty" Murray is 20 years old,.  Her life revolves around her job in the Belfast Ropeworks, weekend dances and a wee drink in the Vulcan Bar when she's flush. There's a war raging across Europe, but sure the German bombers could never reach Belfast - could they?

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Shine bright

Theatre for All

Shine Bright is Bright Umbrella's empowering theatre based, community programme.  Shine Bright responds to the needs and talent of the community, promoting and developing creative skills and encouraging community cohesion in a relaxed and informal setting.  Shine Bright meets on a Monday evening from 6:30-9:00 pm.  We work to develop skills in drama, build confidence and play creatively.  Sessions are open to all adults who want to make new friends, gain confidence, have fun through Theatre!  The weekly session are on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis.  Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

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Bright Umbrella

The Sanctuary Theatre, Mountpottinger Old Church, 1a Castlereagh Street, Belfast BT5 4NE. Contact Lindsay at 07305 069597

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