A peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75
The Guardian World ·
‘T he Lyric gives voice to everyone in Northern Ireland ,” says the theatre’s boss, Jimmy Fay. “It’s a beacon.” Fay views the 2026 programme, celebrating 75 years of the Lyric, as an opportunity to …
‘T he Lyric gives voice to everyone in Northern Ireland ,” says the theatre’s boss, Jimmy Fay. “It’s a beacon.” Fay views the 2026 programme, celebrating 75 years of the Lyric, as an opportunity to showcase current creative talent, as well as honouring the theatre’s past. One of the plays from the repertoire that Fay was keen to revive is Christina Reid ’s Tea in a China Cup, from 1983. …
Original source: The Guardian World