WALKING WITH BECKETT

An innovative self-guided audio walking tour meanders through Belfast’s
university quarter, viewing the world through the imagination of the great Irish writer Samuel Beckett

FESTIVAL PHOTO LA GACILLY 2021

Green issues are the prevading themes of this impressive annual photography festival, but this year it’s all about white noise as the compass is set to Plein Nord – North Facing.

little stranger

How an encounter on a Paris street inspired a film about the experience of a child migrant.

REMEMBERING JIMMY

James (Jimmy) Ellis was an actor with an unmistakeable voice. He was also a bridge builder. On what would be his 90th birthday his life and work are celebrated in his native Belfast.

SADIE

A new play by David Ireland is always an eagerly awaited event, but filming it live in Covid conditions, even with a trusted team on board, proved to be a challenging logistical exercise.

BLOODLANDS

The mysterious, watery world of Strangford Lough in County Down hides all kinds of dark secrets. Detective Tom Brannick (James Nesbitt) has his own personal reason for investigating one of them in the BBC’s new network
drama series.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In times of Covid, the Old Vic adds A Christmas Carol to its In Camera series, applying 21st century digital technology to the Dickens classic.

SAMSON & GOLIATH

Irish singer songwriter Dani Larkin releases a new single off her first album, which celebrates Ulster, the warrior province.

LIVES REFLECTED

Belfast Cathedral launches an online Book of Remembrance for lives lost during the year 2020.

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 2020

The 2020 Belfast International Arts Festival goes entirely online for the first time in its 58 year history.