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IT'S 19th century Bulgaria. The country is at war with its Serbian enemy, and its women are left to fend for themselves.
Actresses Debbie West (left) and Elizabeth Ross launch Belfast Operatic Company's Broadway smash musical Titanic in May 2005. The play returns to the Grand Opera House in November
THE Broadway smash musical Titanic is sailing back into Belfast.
Elizabeth Ross, one of the cast of Titanic
THE Broadway smash musical Titanic is sailing back into Belfast.
Theatre: BB? Shaw-ly not
One of Shaw's most glittering comedies, Arms and the Man is usually considered the perfect parody of Victorian chivalry and attitudes to love, war and empire.
BB? Shaw-ly not
One of Shaw's most glittering comedies, Arms and the Man is usually considered the perfect parody of Victorian chivalry and attitudes to love, war and empire.
Pattinson and Stewart split
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have reportedly ended their romance yet again, after three years together.
Rihanna 'regrets Brown risk'
Rihanna is reportedly fuming about her on/off boyfriend Chris Brown's recent split comments, especially because she took a "massive risk" by getting back with him.
Sir Elton John's son 'enjoys fire truck ride'
Sir Elton John's toddler son got so excited when he saw firemen recently the singer asked them to give the tot a ride in their truck.
Sheen’s ‘crazy schedule’ reason for Richards’ care
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Actor Furlong arrested in Hollywood
Actor Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.
Wood: I couldn't punch a small lady
Victoria Wood had to have a scene written out of her new role because she was too nice to punch the other actress.
Knight: Wills will spot me on Holby
Jules Knight, Holby City's newest star, has said he is considering sending a box set of the show to old friends the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Orla enjoying Poirot adventure
Orla Brady has revealed how filming the new series of Poirot was tricky as almost every character has a different accent.
No driving seat for Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel has revealed he has no plans to step into the director's chair in the near future.
Review: Fawlty Towers at the Northern Whig
The Faulty Towers live theatre dining experience is a largely improvised show. It started from the moment we all arrived at the venue and heard Sybil cry out for husband Basil, who was busy barking orders at hapless waiter Manuel.
Why the restaurant OX has critics and public hungry for more
It's currently the most talked about restaurant in Ireland, North or South.
Joris Minne's restaurant reviews: Katmandu Kitchen
People have been writing off Belfast's Botanic Avenue for many years. The street has suffered all sorts of slings and arrows principally because for the last 100 years it has been at the heart of a transient student society.
Belfast's Robinson and Cleaver building to be home of new restaurant
A new restaurant is due to open in one of Belfast city centre's best-known landmark buildings.
Classical fest explores new arias of food and fashion
If music be the food of love, play on.
Joris Minne: Happy Angel
Restaurateur Sam Spain and chef Tony O’Neill’s joint ability to sprinkle magic over restaurants like Il Pirata, Barking Dog and Coppi is a reminder of how important branding is to the sector.
Joris Minne: The Old Inn
What mystery surrounds the busy kitchens of the Old Inn at Crawfordsburn?
Joris Minne: Ox
In 1989 Paul and Jeannie Rankin opened the doors to their first Belfast restaurant, Roscoff.
Joris Minne: Chelsea Wine Bar
South Belfast is the only civilised part of Northern Ireland, a place of red-brick elegance and Neff kitchen appliances, where the residents dress well and plan their skiing holidays in private.
Sgt Pepper overtaken by Abba Gold
Abba's greatest hits collection has overtaken The Beatles' Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to become the UK's second biggest selling album of all time, according to the Official Charts Company.
Berry: My music is not a comedy act
Matt Berry says people often mistake his gigs for a comedy music act.
Denmark eclipses UK at Eurovision
The UK was holding out for a hero - but in the event Bonnie Tyler was totally eclipsed by bookies' favourite Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Ewan totally up for Trainspotting 2
Ewan McGregor has reportedly said he is "totally up for" starring in the Trainspotting sequel, Porno.
Page challenged by gaming role
Ellen Page has revealed that her starring role in a computer game is her "most challenging acting job" to date.
Cooper's life changing Hangover
Bradley Cooper has admitted the success of The Hangover completely changed his life.
Thurman to play anti-gay activist
Uma Thurman will star as a notorious anti-gay activist in new film Anita.
Blunt tunes up for Woods musical?
Emily Blunt is in talks to join the star-studded cast of Rob Marshall's upcoming musical Into The Woods.
Johansson to make directorial debut
Scarlett Johansson is set to make her directorial debut with an adaptation of a Truman Capote novel.
Joe Boyd's lecture at the Black Box is found lacking in colour
Legendary record producer Joe Boyd visited Belfast's Black Box on Saturday afternoon to reminisce about the cult singer-songwriter Nick Drake, who died in 1974.
Photographers from Belfast Exposed display their work in a new exhibition at the MAC
The MAC has teamed up with Belfast Exposed Photography to launch a joint exhibition ‘Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography’.
Review: Fawlty Towers at the Northern Whig
The Faulty Towers live theatre dining experience is a largely improvised show. It started from the moment we all arrived at the venue and heard Sybil cry out for husband Basil, who was busy barking orders at hapless waiter Manuel.
Northern Ireland artist is making his landmark in art world
They are some of Northern Ireland's best-known landmarks captured as you've never seen before.
Billy Connolly's Irish shows sell out despite foul-mouthed tirade that reduced photographer to tears
The controversy over a foul-mouthed tirade that reduced a female photographer to tears has done little to dent the popularity of Scottish comedian Billy Connolly (71).
Review: Robert Frisk's talk springs a few surprises
The Harbour Commissioners was the setting for stories of dehumanising conflict in a lively talk from Robert Fisk.
Review: Diane Spence unleashed a "tsunami of filth"
Diane Spencer brought tales of "the human experience" last night. "It just happens to be a disgusting one," said the X-rated raconteur, who seems to have 'experienced' mainly heavy drinking and kinky sex.
When talking is done, it's hard to love new Billy play
It's been 30 years since we last saw Billy Martin, the hero of Graham Reid's much feted television trilogy. He left us without warning or forwarding address. And he left a Belfast punctuated with bullets and bomb blasts.
Waiting is over... Let arts sing out!
Will Self, Lucy Caldwell, Sean Hughes, Lucy Rose and Gavin Esler. Sounds like a guest list for a great dinner party. But you can enjoy their company without even switching on the oven. They're just some of the cast who'll be educating and entertaining audiences as the year's Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival kicks off today.
