A peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75
Belfast's Lyric Theatre is celebrating its 75th anniversary, reflecting on its role as a vital part of the city's performing arts. Artistic director Jimmy Fay highlights the theatre's commitment to showcasing both current talent and its historical significance. The anniversary program includes a revival of Christina Reid's play 'Tea in a China Cup,' which addresses the lives of working-class women in Belfast across decades.
- ▪The Lyric Theatre was founded in 1951 by Mary O'Malley and has become a central hub for the arts in Northern Ireland.
- ▪The theatre's anniversary exhibition, 'A House of Play,' features works by notable artists and highlights the influence of O'Malley.
- ▪Jimmy Fay, the current artistic director, emphasizes the importance of maintaining a creative connection to the theatre's productions.
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Across the divide … Amy Molloy and Louise Parker in rehearsals for Tea in a China Cup. Photograph: Melissa Gordon/Gorgeous PhotographyView image in fullscreenAcross the divide … Amy Molloy and Louise Parker in rehearsals for Tea in a China Cup. Photograph: Melissa Gordon/Gorgeous PhotographyTheatreA peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75What began as a tiny space above the founder’s stables became the beating heart of the city’s performing arts.
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