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A new production at The Grand Opera House Belfast, September 2025

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A few more production photos from 'Follies' as we head into our second performance night. Find out all about the show, the cast, the creatives, the orchestra and read our reviews via the linktree for 'Follies' in our bio. Only four performances left - don't miss your chance to see this wonderful show! Photos: @neilharrisonphotography @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #follies #sondheim #belfast #whatson #theatre #musicals #broadwaymusicals #september
Tonight the curtain rises again on 'Follies' - we can't wait to share this show with our next audience. Only four shows left... don't miss this production The Grand Opera House, Belfast, Photo credit Neil Harrison Photography Arts Council of Northern Ireland
The magnificent Orchestra of Northern Ireland Opera is heard not seen during 'Follies', so here's a glimpse into the pit in The Grand Opera House, Belfast, during the show, where they are under the baton of Musical Director Greg Arrowsmith during a scene with Sally @annajanecasey13 and Ben @alasdair_harvey Concertmaster: Joanne Quigley McParland Violin 1: Clare Hadwen, Susanna Griffin Violin 2: Oliver Baily, Karen Sexton, Michael Alexander Viola: Ed Creedon, Róisín Ni Dhúill Cello: David Edmonds, David McCann Double Bass: Stéphane Petiet Reed 1 (Piccolo, Flute, Clarinet): Danielle Rogan Reed 2 (Piccolo, Clarinet, Alto Sax): Jarlath Mulholland Reed 3 (Oboe, Cor Anglais) Eleanor Tinlin Reed 4: (Bass Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxes): William Curran Reed 5 (Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxes: Kevin Lawless Horn: Liam Duffy Trumpets: William Palmer, Michael Hartin, George Sandford Trombones: Nathan Moore, Jon Clifford, Josh Cargill Timpani/Percussion: Ronan McKee Drumkit: Andrew Lavery Harp: Maria McNamee Piano/Celeste: Tristan Russcher Guitar: Ewan Cowley Thank you to these magnificent musicians. We look forward to performing again on Tuesday, Friday and twice on Saturday. Last few tickets available via the Grand Opera House. Find out all about the show via the linktree in our bio. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Follies #Orchestra #OrchestraPit #orchestralmusicians #conductor #musicaldirector #gregarrowsmith #frankmatchamtheatre #whatson #belfast #theatre #whatsoninbelfast #sallydurantplummer #benjaminstone Photo credit @neilharrisonphotography
Second post sharing a few of our production photos for 'Follies' which opened last night to standing ovations at the Grand Opera House, Belfast last night. We're so proud of our incredible cast, creatives, orchestra, technical teams and everyone who has worked on this show and we can't wait to get back on stage on Tuesday for the next performance. If you haven't booked yet, there are only four more opportunities to see 'Follies' this week, so don't miss out! Director @cameronmenziesdirector Musical Director Greg Arrowsmith Choreographer @jrooneydance Set Design @niallmckeeverdesign Costume @gillian.lennox01 Associate Director @eldridge.greg Lighting Design @jakewiltshireld Sound Design Andy Graham Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Design: @nualacampbell Orchestra Manager @maggiebarry17 Concertmaster Joanne Quigley McParland Repetiteur @frasierhickland Cast Sally Durant Plummer @annajanecasey13 Phyllis Rogers Stone @netsymac Buddy Plummer @markdugdale01 Benjamin Stone @alasdair_harvey Young Sally @brigidsunshine Young Phyllis @annaviolett.2 Young Buddy @reecemcg Young Ben @_chriskane Carlotta Campion @jacquelinedankworth Stella Deems @pippawinslow Hattie Walker @harding49 Solange La Fitte @stanners1970 Emily Whitman @christina.nelson.1088 Theodore Whitman @dickycrox Heidi Schiller: Lesley Garrett Young Heidi @petrawells_soprano Dimitri Weismann @martymaguire_jm Roscoe @darrenfranklin645 Dee Dee West @colettelennondougal Sandra Crane @mullan.orla Max Deems @thedancingsean_ Margie & Cover @marbebyrbe0211 Ensemble Young Solange @beckyy__anderson Young Stella @sophie.fleet Young Carlotta @chloehopcroft Young Hattie/Imaginary Sally @jo_johnston2301 Young Emily @anna_tennyson Mark D’Arcy, @mark_darcyuk Kevin @nic_cain Ciarán McCormack @ciaranmccormack_ Young Theodore @focarroll Jed Hoyle @jed.hoyle Stage Management @mackenzie3000 @lvwieland @_kerriein @deirbhile.nilorcain Operations Manager @mattbrad8 PR @fourthwallpr Photo Credit @neilharrisonphotography PR @fourthwallpr @artscouncilni @gohbelfast #Follies #Sondheim #Belfast #WhatsOn #theatre #whatsonthisweek #musicaltheatre @musicals #westend #broadwaymusicals
First glimpse (a second post coming too...) at a few of our production photos for 'Follies' which opened last night to standing ovations at the Grand Opera House, Belfast last night. We're so proud of our incredible cast, creatives, orchestra, technical teams and everyone who has worked on this show and we can't wait to get back on stage on Tuesday for the next performance. If you haven't booked yet, there are only four more opportunities to see 'Follies' this week, so don't miss out! Director @cameronmenziesdirector Musical Director Greg Arrowsmith Choreographer @jrooneydance Set Design @niallmckeeverdesign Costume @gillian.lennox01 Associate Director @eldridge.greg Lighting Design @jakewiltshireld Sound Design Andy Graham Wigs, Hair and Make-Up Design: @nualacampbell Orchestra Manager @maggiebarry17 Concertmaster Joanne Quigley McParland Repetiteur @frasierhickland Cast Sally Durant Plummer @annajanecasey13 Phyllis Rogers Stone @netsymac Buddy Plummer @markdugdale01 Benjamin Stone @alasdair_harvey Young Sally @brigidsunshine Young Phyllis @annaviolett.2 Young Buddy @reecemcg Young Ben @_chriskane Carlotta Campion @jacquelinedankworth Stella Deems @pippawinslow Hattie Walker @harding49 Solange La Fitte @stanners1970 Emily Whitman @christina.nelson.1088 Theodore Whitman @dickycrox Heidi Schiller: Lesley Garrett Young Heidi @petrawells_soprano Dimitri Weismann @martymaguire_jm Roscoe @darrenfranklin645 Dee Dee West @colettelennondougal Sandra Crane @mullan.orla Max Deems @thedancingsean_ Margie & Cover @marbebyrbe0211 Ensemble Young Solange @beckyy__anderson Young Stella @sophie.fleet Young Carlotta @chloehopcroft Young Hattie/Imaginary Sally @jo_johnston2301 Young Emily @anna_tennyson Mark D’Arcy, @mark_darcyuk Kevin @nic_cain Ciarán McCormack @ciaranmccormack_ Young Theodore @focarroll Jed Hoyle @jed.hoyle Stage Management @mackenzie3000 @lvwieland @_kerriein @deirbhile.nilorcain Operations Manager @mattbrad8 PR @fourthwallpr Photo Credit @neilharrisonphotography PR @fourthwallpr @artscouncilni @gohbelfast #Follies #Sondheim #Belfast #WhatsOn #theatre #whatsonthisweek #musicaltheatre @musicals #westend #broadwaymusicals
It's almost time to share 'Follies' with our audiences! We open tonight @gohbelfast and we cannot wait for you to see what our brilliant cast, creatives, orchestra and technical teams have been working so hard on. Toi Toi Toi Team Follies! Find out all about our cast and creatives and book your tickets via the linktree in the bio - not many remaining... don't miss this spectacular show. 'Ghost' Follies: @sophie.fleet and @beckyy__anderson Photo @neilharrisonphotography @cameronmenziesdirector @artscouncilni #Follies #StephenSondheim #Belfast #WhatsOn #OnThisWeek #Musical #MusicalTheatre #MusicTheatre #BelfastTheatre
This weekend we'll be performing two free pop-up events at the brilliant Belfast Maritime Festival. On Saturday at The SoundYard (behind the SSE Arena) vocalist @laura.shaww will be performing between 1.30 to 2.50pm with a selection of songs from cabaret, musicals and jazz. On Sunday at The SoundYard (behind the SSE Arena) soprano @marymccabesoprano will be performing favourite arias from 11am to 12.45pm We are delighted to be part of this wonderful @belfastcitycouncil event which will be showcasing a fabulous programme of live music, celebrating Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music. Curated by distantskysw, over 60 of Northern Ireland’s leading musicians will be performing in outdoor venues across the Maritime Mile, including americana, jazz, opera, bluegrass, classical, indie and folk artists. Performances will take place at Donegall Quay, the AC Hotel, the SoundYard and Titanic Distillers from 11am to 6pm on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September – all admission free. @artscouncilni #SoundYard #maritimefestival #belfast #whatsoninbelfast #belfastevents #popupperformance #festival #weekend #whatson #opera #soprano #operapopup
On Thursday we're at @room2hometels on Queen Street, Belfast from 6.30 to 8pm for a fun and fascinating talk with Sondheim experts. Come and hear from Dr Richard Schoch @se1_richard and Stuart Pedlar with Follies Director @cameronmenziesdirector and the brilliant @annajanecasey13 our Sally in Follies who will be performing 'In Buddy's Eyes'. Join us for an hour or so to ask all your burning questions about Follies and Sondheim's wider work and enjoy a wonderful performance by one of the stars of the show. Expect a lively, thoughtful discussion about the music, lyrics, and legacy of one of musical theatre’s greatest voices, as well as a closer look at Follies itself and its rarely performed scale. Tickets are £10 - full details via the linktree in the bio. About the panel Dr Richard Schoch, author, including the recently published 'How Sondheim Can Change Your Life' and Professor of Drama at Queen’s University Belfast where he teaches musical theatre. Stuart Pedlar, West End Musical Director and long-time Sondheim collaborator Cameron Menzies, Artistic Director of Northern Ireland Opera and director of Follies With a performance of 'In Buddy's Eyes' by our 'Sally', Anna-Jane Casey, West End star who has appeared in the original casts of Children of Eden, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Out of the Blue, and Grease. Anna-Jane has performed iconic roles in Starlight Express (Buffy, Dinah, and Pearl), West Side Story (Anita), and Chicago (Velma Kelly), among others with extensive stage, film and TV credits. @artscouncilni #thisweek #whatson #booknow #talk #q&a #musicaltheatre #musicalfans #musicals #sondheim #stephensondheim #follies #directortalk #preshowtalk #bookingnow #Thursdayevening #Belfast
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