LES MISERABLES

Ladj Ly’s debut feature, set in a tough Paris suburb, holds up to scrutiny the state’s refusal to tackle the social problems of these troubled communities.

DRIVING HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Far removed from fairies, tinsel and pantomime villains, this is a creepy, surreal comedy from the Grimes & McKee duo.

PRIVATE PEACEFUL

From the author of War Horse, this clear-eyed portrayal of a young man caught up in the horrors of the Somme was originally written as a novel for older children but reaches out into a wider audience.

REVIEW – ABOMINATION: A DUP OPERA

The homophobic views of some of Northern Ireland’s leading politicians ring out at the heart of this fearless, beautifully staged new opera, which opens the 2019 Outburst Queer Arts Festival.

REMOVED

Removed takes audiences into the shadowy world experienced by children in the care system, leaving them crying out for change.

THE GOOD LIAR

It looks gorgeous and showcases two exceptional acting talents, but ultimately The Good Liar sounds a rather predictable note.

ABOMINATION: A DUP OPERA

The Belfast Ensemble, under director Conor Mitchell, takes a bold stand against hate speech directed at the gay community in this no-holds barred new opera.

THE WORST CAFÉ IN THE WORLD

You haven’t lived until you’ve entered the doors of the world’s worst café. And, from what’s on the menu, you might not live long afterwards …

THE ALTERNATIVE

Subversive, mischievous and funny, The Alternative offers a wicked parallel universe to the chaotic land of Brexit.

SECRETS OF SPACE

A lesson in astrophysics was never so much fun as when young audiences head out into the big blue yonder in the company of Cahoots NI.