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Lyric Theatre Belfast
The Lyric Theatre is Belfast's leading full-time producing theatre and the region's largest employer of actors and theatre professionals. Its current home, at 55 Ridgeway Street on the banks of the River Lagan, about 10 minutes from the city centre, was designed by O'Donnell & Tuomey and opened in 2011. It has a main auditorium seating almost 400 and the Naughton Studio, a flexible space for between 120 and 170 people. Its programme includes classic and contemporary plays, with works by authors such as Brian Friel, Martin McDonagh, Marie Jones and William Shakespeare, and in 2026 it presents titles such as Faith Healer, Partitions, Hello Charlie, The Importance of Being Earnest and Tea in a China Cup. The building houses a permanent exhibition by Northern Irish artist Colin Davidson and has a Café Bar for drinks before the show, during the interval or afterwards. The box office can be reached on 028 9038 1081, and opening hours vary depending on whether there is a performance. The institution is recognised as a shared cultural space in Belfast, and in 2023 it reported more than 90,000 visitors a year and around 13,000 schoolchildren through its education programme.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Lyric Theatre Belfast: 2 missions
- Visit the Lyric Theatre, BelfastVisit the Lyric Theatre, Belfast in Belfast City District and see the place for yourself.
- Explore the permanent exhibition of work by Belfast-born visual artist Colin DavidsonExplore the permanent exhibition of work by Belfast-born visual artist Colin Davidson at the theatre.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to visit Lyric Theatre Belfast?
Visiting Lyric Theatre Belfast is free.
What are the opening hours of Lyric Theatre Belfast?
Show Days Tue - Sat: 10.00am - 7.00pm; Sun - Mon: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Non Show Days Mon - Sun: 10.00am - 5.00pm.
How much time do you need for Lyric Theatre Belfast?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Lyric Theatre Belfast?
Visit the Lyric Theatre, Belfast and Explore the permanent exhibition of work by Belfast-born visual artist Colin Davidson.
What is there to see near Lyric Theatre Belfast?
Belfast Botanic Gardens (386 m), Elmwood Hall (825 m) and Crown Liquor Saloon (1.7 km).
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