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Stalls are alive with the sound of cheers for classic musical
The Grand Opera House stage was alive with The Sound Of Music as St Agnes's Choral Society's take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic opened to a full house.
Simon Callow: Illness forced me to exit stage left, but the show must go on
World-renowned actor Simon Callow has spoken for the first time about his "resurrection" after taking ill on stage during a production of The Man Jesus in Belfast last week.
Budding artists easel-ly brush aside the opposition to win cash prizes
Budding young artists from Northern Ireland have brushed off the opposition to claim prestigious prizes for their work.
Billy Elliot theatre vote on Margaret Thatcher death song
Audience members at the West End production of Billy Elliot were asked to decide whether a song anticipating Margaret Thatcher's death should be performed hours after she passed away.
Cathedral area festival unveils cutting edge line-up
What have Adam Ant, Bronagh Gallagher, Dexys, DJ Yoda and The Fall got in common?
Belfast's Festival of Fools celebrating 10 years of funny business
The streets of Belfast are set to come alive with everything from stiltwalking mermaids to sword-swallowing women, following the launch of this year's Festival of Fools.
The man Jesus: Saviour of the show... ill Callow recovers to take to stage in Jesus drama
As they say in the theatre – the show must go on.
Derry date for comic Rich Hall
Award-winning comedian Rich Hall is bringing his spring tour to Londonderry.
Simon Callow's one-man show, The Man Jesus, is halted after he falls ill on stage in Belfast
One of the UK's best-known actors was forced to abandon his new production on the life of Jesus after taking ill on stage in Belfast last night.
Dancer Melissa Hamilton was told she would never make it - now she is star of the Royal Ballet
After a weekend dominated by controversy over the resignation of one of its key players, the Londonderry City of Culture celebrations were placed firmly back on track at the weekend when the Royal Ballet made its first visit to Northern Ireland in 20 years.
Melissa's homecoming brings magic to intimate setting
Melissa Hamilton's dancing is filled with moments of rare magic.
Simple minds: Belfast children haven't forgotten their 80s heroes
It's been quite a week for musical nostalgia in these parts. First Smiths linchpin Johnny Marr, then the release of Belfast punk movie Good Vibrations. Last night it was the turn of Simple Minds – the band who asked we don't forget about them.
Kaleidoscope: See city in a whole different light
It starts with an e-mail containing a map, an mp3 download and a set of instructions, and ends with a wish. In between is – well, Belfast.
Ballerina Melissa Hamilton once told she'd no future on stage
A world-class ballerina from Northern Ireland who had originally been told she would never make it as a dancer will return home to perform as a star with the London Royal Ballet.
Paddy on a mission with war adventure
Co Down-raised former Lib Dems leader Paddy Ashdown returned to Northern Ireland last night on his latest book tour.
Art by Nevin Spence's sister to raise cash for rugby charity
The sister of tragic rugby star Nevin Spence has painted a portrait of Brian O'Driscoll which is to be auctioned in aid of injured players.
Wild and beautiful... photographer captures nature's many moods
A stunning exhibition of work by one of the leading landscape photographers working in the UK is on show at the Outlet in Banbridge.
Riverdance back after four years
Hit stage show Riverdance is to make a comeback to the UK for the first time in four years with a theatre and arena tour to mark its 20th anniversary.
Book store in hunt for top poets
To celebrate World Poetry Day on Thursday, Belfast's Waterstones is giving poets the chance to perform their work at a special event in the Fountain Street branch from 6.30pm.
Heaney and O'Flynn team up for Fleadh
A Nobel Laureate is set to join a master uilleann piper for an intimate and exclusive performance at the All-Ireland Fleadh in Londonderry.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
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Winona: I'm proud of my wrinkles new
Winona Ryder has insisted she is "proud" of her wrinkles, revealing she has experienced peer pressure to succumb to cosmetic surgery.
Saturdays star welcomes daughter new
The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes has become a mum for the first time.
BGT's Maarty wants Alesha duet new
Britain's Got Talent star Maarty Broekman wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon, and is planning to get in touch with her after the finals.
Rod Stewart: My son thinks I'm a plumber new
Rod Stewart has revealed his new album Time was inspired by his autobiography.
Latest Music News
Saturdays star welcomes daughter new
The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes has become a mum for the first time.
Grohl duets with Stones' Jagger new
Dave Grohl joined the Rolling Stones on stage for their show in Anaheim, California.
Levine sorry about postponing shows new
Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has apologised to fans after the band postponed their UK dates.
Bon Jovi reveals pain over daughter
Jon Bon Jovi has spoken out about the pain he felt on learning his daughter had suffered a heroin overdose.
Latest Film & TV News
Winona: I'm proud of my wrinkles new
Winona Ryder has insisted she is "proud" of her wrinkles, revealing she has experienced peer pressure to succumb to cosmetic surgery.
Banderas joins Chilean miners film? new
Antonio Banderas could be starring in The 33, a film about the trapped Chilean miners.
Bond watch found at car boot sale new
James Bond's geiger counter wristwatch from hit movie Thunderball has turned up following years of mystery about its whereabouts after it was found at a car boot sale.
Jolie to play her mother in biopic
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Joris Minne: Brown's in Town
The UK City of Culture 2013 continues to aim high with its ongoing series of visiting events including the top-of-the-range and always controversial Turner Prize announcement this autumn, the City of Derry Regatta and the Big Tickle comedy festival. Who would have thought Derry would have an appetite for posh art, sailing and laughter?
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: 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.
