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Into The Woods

Into The Woods

Coming to the Lyric Theatre in February 2022, our new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's 'Into The Woods.'

Into The Woods
Live at the Waterfront

Live at the Waterfront

Watch our performance as part of 'Live at The Waterfront' on Sky Arts and Freeview on 13th December.

‘Live at the Waterfront’
The Great American Songbook

The Great American Songbook

Join our Studio and Associate Artists as they perform at the 'Out To Lunch' Festival in Belfast in January.

The Great American Songbook

Main Stage

Into The Woods

‘Careful the things you say: children will listen!’ In a whirlwind quest to make their dreams…

Associate Artist Production

The Great American Songbook

*PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO COVID-19, CQAF ARE TAKING ALL EVENTS ONLINE - THIS EVENT WILL…

Main Stage

La Traviata

Come and celebrate the return of opera to the Grand Opera House Belfast in September 2022.…

Film Production

Filming Opera: Sound Technology

Join Northern Ireland Opera to explore and discover the challenges and innovations of taking an acoustic…

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Tomorrow: it's Get In day for #IntoTheWoods at the @lyricbelfast. The incredible set (designed by @niallmckeeverdesign) will be built on stage and the countdown to our show opening starts to get very real! Have you booked yet? Come and see what we've been creating with our brilliant cast, creatives and technicians... it is going to be spectacular! Book 🎟 via the bio link. 9-27 February (previews 3-8 Feb). . . . .@artscouncilni @fourthwallpr @cameronmenziesdirector @padraigoduinnin #sondheim #jameslapine #Belfast #whatson #whatsonni #Februaryevents #nightout #matinee #theatre #theatretrip #stageshow #musical #musicalfans #musicaltheatre #booknow #visitbelfast
Our Milky White is now in the building - we are all a bit in love with Jack's beloved cow. Just a sneak peek of her foot for now! We can't wait for our @lyricbelfast audiences to see this brilliant puppet created by William Todd-Jones and Philippa O'Brien. Book your tickets to #IntoTheWoods via the bio link - not long now until we open! . . . . . .@niallmckeeverdesign @cameronmenziesdirector @artscouncilni #puppet #milkywhite #cow #jackandthebeanstalk #fairytale #sondheim #musical #musical theatre #theatre puppet #puppetry #cowpuppet #magic beans #Belfast #northernireland #whatson #booknow #performance #februaryevents
We're really excited to be returning to the@niscifest again in February with a new event, 'Filming Opera: Sound Technology', exploring the challenges and innovations of taking an acoustic art form out of live theatre and on to the silver screen. Join us at 11 am on 19th February at @ohyeahcentre where our Artistic Director @cameronmenziesdirector with Rocky O'Reilly of @starttogetherstudiowill lead discussions on working with sound engineers and post-production specialists to match vision and sound, merging tradition with technology to bring opera to new audiences. They'll share the experience of recording the sound for our award-winning film 'Old Friends and Other Days' created during lockdown with funding from @artscouncilni This event will also feature Associate Artist @gemmaprincesoprano. Details and booking links via our website or visit @niscifest. . . . .#soundtechnology #filmingopera #operaonfilm #recordingopera #soundengineer #sciencefestival #scienceandmusic #scienceandsinging #sound #scienceofsound #recordingstudio #classicalmusic #classicalmusiconfilm
Some costume clues for #IntoTheWoods - fabric samples and corners and edges of designs to give you a glimpse into the spectacular world we are creating @lyricbelfast with our stunning set and costumes designed by @niallmckeeverdesign. Niall was born and raised in Co Fermanagh and is currently based in London: we are delighted to be able to commission him to create his spectacular set and design work for the first time at the Lyric. Book tickets now via the link: now only a couple of weeks until we open! @ArtsCouncilNI @cameronmenziesdirector . . . . . #Fermanagh #Enniskillen #setandcostume #setdesigner #IntoTheWoods #Sondheim #fabric #costumedesign #setdesign #sneakpreview #whichcharacter #costumeillustration #stagecareers #theatrecareers #northernirishtalent #irishtalent #creativecareers #booknow
Our Artistic Director @cameronmenziesdirector working with our #IntoTheWoods cast in rehearsals earlier this evening. Not long now until the show opens! Find out more about this exciting new production in the bio link and book your tickets now @lyricbelfast! . . . . . .@artscouncilni @fourthwallpr #Sondheim #rehearsals #Director #rehearsalroom #Belfast #northernireland #actors #rehearsing #musical #musical theatre #cast #showtime #book now #February #operadirector
Into The Woods rehearsals today: Little Red Riding Hood (@samgiffard) meets the Wolf 🐺 (@peterhannah88).... Book now @lyricbelfast or via the bio link: previews 3-8 February, show runs 9-27 February.🌲🌲🌲 . . . . . . .@artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #Sondheim #IntoTheWoods #musical #february #Belfast #visitbelfast #citybreak #theatretrip #performingarts #redridinghood #Wolf #fairytales #whathappensnext #happyeverafter #onceuponatime #musicalfan #operacompany #rehearsal