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Simon Fallaha
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Writer on just about everything related to the arts. Keen on photography too.
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Baby It's Cold Outside.

Directed by Michael Quinn, the Bright Umbrella revival of Brenda Murphy's classic play runs in Belfast's Sanctuary Theatre until January 4, 2026.

Review here. tinyurl.com/52apzhsu
December 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - The People's Panto: Snow White.

A "concise and excellently paced thrill ride", the @BrassneckCo
production runs at St Comgall's, Belfast, until December 28.

Read more here. tinyurl.com/2s37xb94
December 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Robin Hood.

Written and directed by Sarah Lyle, Yellow Jumper Productions' panto is "enthusiastic, explorative, exciting entertainment" and runs at Newtownabbey's Theatre At The Mill until January 3, 2026.

Review here. tinyurl.com/yc8thxws
December 20, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - A Christmas Carol.

The Blue Eagle production, which breathes "new and memorable life into a most familiar story", runs in St Augustine's Church, Derry-Londonderry, until December 19.

Review here. tinyurl.com/2kfhnfjd
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Belfast Actually 2.

A "most enjoyable" show filled with "fun, laughter and heart", Leesa Harker's comedy, directed by Andrea Montgomery, runs at Newtownabbey's Theatre At The Mill until Saturday January 3 2026.

Review here. tinyurl.com/45d3rede
December 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - The Elf Inspectors.

"Dazzling as spectacle, sensitively acted and very thoughtfully written", the Replay Theatre Company production runs at @themacbelfast.bsky.social until Wednesday December 24.

Review here. tinyurl.com/ywxr8hkc
December 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - A Christmas Carol.

Marie Jones's adaptation, directed by Matthew McElhinney and starring Dan Gordon, returns to Belfast's Lyric Theatre - and it's as engaging, harmonious and humorous as ever.

Review here. tinyurl.com/4xr34c6m
December 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
#Christmas #Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Jack Frost.

The Christmas adventure at @themacbelfast.bsky.social is "richly thematic" and "an intelligent and heartfelt triumph". It runs until Thursday January 1 2026.

Review here. tinyurl.com/2wzz68cs
November 28, 2025 at 5:57 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Belfast Playwrights: 10-Minute Plays.

A recent festival of ten-minute plays for emerging theatre makers took place at Belfast's Black Box - and the promise in each work was tremendous.

Review here. tinyurl.com/53vurjn6
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#Music #Review at #SiArtsNI - An Evening With Tia Bow & Clare Galway.

The "eclectic, experimental and effervescent" work of two talented artists hugely entertained the audience at Belfast's Sunflower, as part of @ohyeahcentre.bsky.social's #SoundOfBelfastFest25.

Review here. tinyurl.com/43pb3ebv
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Belfast Girls.

Directed by Rhiann Jeffrey, the An Táin Arts Centre and Quintessence Theatre production of Jaki McCarrick's play recently concluded an Irish tour at Belfast's Lyric Theatre.

Review here. tinyurl.com/4a5w4d27
November 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Marjorie's Dead.

The Dark Forest Theatre production, a "chilling, humane and eclectic" work, runs at the Studio in the Grand Opera House, Belfast, from Thursday November 6 to Saturday November 8.

Review here. tinyurl.com/3jruees6
November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
#THEATRE #REVIEW at #SiArtsNI - Denouement.

Directed by Jimmy Fay, this "staggering" work, with "top tier performances" from Patrick O'Kane and Anna Healy, runs at Belfast's Lyric Theatre as part of @belfastfestival.bsky.social #BIAF25 until November 15.

Review here. tinyurl.com/56cfuc98
October 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
#THEATRE #REVIEW at #SiArtsNI - Unreconciled.

This "masterful" one-man show, co-written and performed by Jay Sefton and directed by Geraldine Hughes, concludes its @belfastfestival.bsky.social #BIAF25 run at Belfast's Lyric Theatre on Sunday October 19.

Review here. tinyurl.com/2mw4uub2
October 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
#THEATRE #REVIEW at #SiArtsNI - Ottilie.

This "sublime" show, written by Richard Clements and starring Jolene O'Hara, runs in the Studio at the Grand Opera House, Belfast, as part of @belfastfestival.bsky.social #BIAF25 until Friday October 24.

Review here. tinyurl.com/yhy9ws63
October 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - The Boy Who Kicked Pigs. The @bruiserni.bsky.social production, an "outstandingly accomplished" and "marvellously macabre" show, runs at The MAC, Belfast - @themacbelfast.bsky.social - until Saturday October 18.

Review here. tinyurl.com/nztuj3h
October 17, 2025 at 12:43 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - 9 to 5: The Musical.

The “impressive and inspirational” Ulster Operatic Company production runs at The Grand Opera House, Belfast, until Saturday October 11.

Review here. tinyurl.com/27fxvnmp
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Under The Lights, "a frankly phenomenal experience".

The c21 Theatre Company production runs at the Studio at the The Grand Opera House, Belfast, from Thursday October 9 to Saturday October 11.

Review here. tinyurl.com/3zhkvrpy
October 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Volunteers.

Arts Over Borders' production of Brian Friel's play is "a masterfully orchestrated mixture of performance art, enduring truths and social satire". It was recently staged at Derry-Londonderry's Playhouse Theatre.

Review: tinyurl.com/msfad7vv
September 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Julie.

The Kabosh Theatre Company play, written and performed by Charlotte McCurry and directed by Paula McFetridge, is "poignantly illustrated family history as stupendously crafted art". Runs until Sunday August 17.

Review here. tinyurl.com/3rhzjrr5
August 16, 2025 at 9:17 AM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Alice By Heart - "a triumphant and lively accomplishment".

The NI Premiere run of this hugely enjoyable musical, from MMK Productions, concludes on Saturday August 9.

Read more here. tinyurl.com/4d7t33zu
August 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Everybody's Talking About Jamie.

Directed by James Huish, the Alfie Boe James Huish Academy of Theatre Arts' production runs at The MAC, Belfast, until Saturday July 26.

Read more here. tinyurl.com/v9fvhr97
July 26, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - The Importance Of Being Earnest.

This "deluxe comedy of trial and error with all the zip, zing and zest you could possibly hope for", "the real deal in every sense", runs at Belfast's Lyric Theatre until Sunday July 6.

Review: tinyurl.com/yc6amn54
June 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - PRISM - a "cleverly crafted narrative" with "enduring value as enlightenment and entertainment".

The Replay Theatre Company production runs at Belfast's Lyric Theatre until Friday May 16 before going on tour.

Review: tinyurl.com/3m6k4p4y
May 16, 2025 at 3:25 PM
#Theatre #Review at #SiArtsNI - Nell Gwynn - an "astonishingly overwhelming experience bursting with vibrancy, invention and charisma".

The Lyric Drama Studio's production of Jessica Swale's play runs at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, until Saturday May 10.

Review: tinyurl.com/mmem5zxh
May 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM