AUTUMN 2022 – SPRING 2023 THE LITTLE MERMAID / MAMMA MIA! / CINDERELLA / SISTER ACT / GOOD VIBRATIONS AND MANY MORE... goh.co.uk
Ian Wilson Chief Executive
But it was also a time tinged with edginess as everyone tackled the long climb out of the pandemic - which for us meant building back the confidence of Equallyaudiences.important was building back the confidence of producers, who create the shows we present, to ensure we continue to bring world-class shows to our stage. As for very many enterprises in Northern Ireland, it was a challenge that called on all the expertise and resources we could muster. So, I am delighted to launch this September 2022 to May 2023 Season with a hearty round of applause to you, our audiences, who have responded so enthusiastically and supportively. Since October of last year until the end of August 2022, you have purchased 290,000 tickets for Grand Opera House shows - a magnificent vote of confidence in live theatregoing in a difficult time.
A glance at the rich and varied season of top shows that lies ahead will also demonstrate that producer confidence in Northern Ireland’s Premier Theatre is running as high as ever - and that is in very large part thanks to theatregoers and your revived appetite for quality live Fromtheatre.outstanding drama, exquisite ballet, blockbuster West End musicals, to Northern Ireland’s biggest pantomime, Cinderella, we look forward to welcoming you to your Grand Opera House many times this season. On with the show!
Re-opening the Grand Opera House in October 2021 was an exhilarating time when the stunning results of a £12 million restoration project could at last be shared with audiences, visitors and performers.
The Grand Opera House is proud to support Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. Air Ambulance Northern Ireland provides a helicopter emergency medical service and can fly to anywhere in Northern Ireland in around 25 minutes. It costs £5,500 a day£2 million each year - to keep the service Grandoperational.Opera House staff are raising funds for the charity through an on-going programme of activities, and audiences can play their part in supporting this valuable medical service through bucket collections at performances.Donatedirectly at airambulanceni.org
DIRECT FROMITS TRIUMPHANT WESTEND SEASON! Experience the best-selling Bee Gees soundtrack live on stage in this spectacularly reimagined music and dance extravaganza. Follow the story of Tony Manero as he embarks on a reckless yet thrilling road to dancing success. Saturday Night Fever pays homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic with more drama, more music, and hot new choreography which is sure to have you dancing in the aisles. Featuring songs from the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time, including the Bee Gee’s Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever, Tragedy and More Than a Woman, as well as 70s favourites Boogie Shoes, Disco Inferno and many more! TUE 20 SEPT –SAT 24 SEPT 2022 AGE RECOMMENDATION: 14+ TUE – SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM Tickets: £46.50 - £24.00 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night / 10% off other performances (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Tue - Thur) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Tue - Thur)
A Natural Woman, Take Good Care of My Baby, You’ve Got a Friend, It Might As Well Rain Until September and The Locomotion.
TUE 27 SEPT –SAT 1 OCT 2022 AGE RECOMMENDATION: 11+ TUE – SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM Tickets: £49.50 - £28.00 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 10% off all performances except opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 10+: £3 off per seat (Tue - Thur, Price Bands I & II) Groups 20+: £4 off per seat (Tue - Thur, Price Bands I & II)
A brand-new production of the award-winning West End and Broadway show, Beautiful – The Carole King Musical, comes to Belfast. Before she was Carole King, the charttopping music legend, she was an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, taking in classics including (You Make Me Feel Like)
brand-new smash-hit London
The Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Belfast for one week only! The multi award-winning show has been performed in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals. With stars from The London Palladium Alexandra Burke and Jac Yarrow, the show features songs that have gone on to become pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph. Book your dream ticket today! TUE 4 OCT –SUN 9 OCT 2022 SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES TUE – SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM / SUN 1.00PM & 5.00PM Tickets: £60.50 - £22.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 10% off all performances except opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 20+: £5 off per seat (Tue & Wed, Price Bands I & II) Under 16s: £7 off per seat (Tue & Wed, Price Bands I & II) £3 off per seat (Thur - Sun, Price Bands I & II) Over 60s: £3 off per seat (Tue & Wed, Price Bands I & II) • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
‘This Little hookedMermaidme’ ‘Thoroughlyabsorbing’
Experience Northern Ballet’s achingly beautiful interpretation of The Little Mermaid this autumn. Rediscover Hans Christian Andersen’s original fairytale, taking you from breathtaking underwater scenes to vibrant life on land, performed by Northern Ballet’s world-class dancers with Celtic-inspired music played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia. When a young mermaid is finally allowed her first glimpse of life beyond the ocean, she is enthralled by what she sees. Falling in love with a mortal Prince she leaves her magical underwater world behind, losing her voice and enduring immense pain to make the ultimate sacrifice for love.
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7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM Tickets: £46.00 - £17.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night / 10% off other performances (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat Groups 15+: £3 off per seat School Groups: £15 per seat with 1 free teacher in every 10 (Thur matinee, Upper Circle & Gods) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 5+ • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE • TOUCH TOUR
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MON 17 OCT –SAT 22 OCT 2022 Tickets: £34.75 - £18.50 (incl. booking fee) MON - THUR 7.30PM / FRI 5.00PM & 8.00PM SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM Gold Friends: 10% off all performances except opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Mon - Thur) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Mon - Thur) The Northern Ireland Bridesmaids story has arrived at the Grand Opera House: we can’t promise you Melissa McCarthy or Kristen Wiig but we can guarantee you a hilarious show that promises to be a girl’s night out to remember! Becky is the loyal-as-a-dog Maid of Honour whose life unravels as she leads her best friend Sarah on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. However, competition between Becky and Sarah’s new BFF Tiffany over who is the bride’s best friend threatens to upend the wedding planning. Prepare yourselves for dance offs/sing offs and eventually tear offs at the Hen do…in a caravan!! Written by and starring local TV comedienne Diona Doherty along with an all-star cast including, Jayne Wisener (Sweeney Todd ) and Kerri Quinn (Coronation Street) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 16+
THUR 27 OCT 2022
A mild-mannered professor takes on a new pupil, and swiftly descends into tyranny, becoming bent on her destruction; a comically surreal exposé about power, knowledge, and those who hoard both.
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Paul Carrack is one of the UK’s great singer songwriters and a figurehead of soulful pop for decades. He will return to the Grand Opera House with his fantastic six-piece band; last appearing here in 2017 to a sold-out audience.
& THE COMMON ENSEMBLEGROUND SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
BELFAST INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
TUE 25 OCT 2022
TICKETS: £20.00 (incl. booking fee)
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WED 26 OCT 2022 7.30PM Tickets: £44.50 - £37.50 (incl. booking fee)
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A dynamic projection design encapsulates the text’s beating heart and interweaves exciting new Creative Captioning technology.
Martin Hayes is one of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers. Hayes has cherry picked some of his favourite musicians as the core players in The Common Ground Ensemble, all with a deep love of Irish traditional music.
From conferences to entertaining clients, impress your guests by hosting a unique event at Northern Ireland’s iconic Theatre.
A truly creative setting that is full of heritage, exquisite décor and state-ofthe-art audio-visual facilities.
Enhance your event by holding a stylish drinks reception at your own private bar or by inviting guests to see one of our spectacular smash-hit shows in the main auditorium.
The Theatre’s six luxurious boxes are perfect for entertaining clients and staff! You can also treat your guests to champagne and some sweet and savoury treats - bookable for single shows, or for regular entertaining throughout the year.
Looking for somewhere unique to host your next event?
“The Grand Opera House is a very special venue and was a brilliant space for our conference. The Events Team went above and beyond to make sure our event was a great success!”
John Carabine, Event Manager, BT Talk to our experienced events team about costs, availability and packages today. Call 028 9024 0411 or email events@goh.co.uk for more information.
The restored Grand Opera House provides the perfect backdrop to give your event that added ‘wow’ factor.
A SPECTACULAR VENUE FOR SPECTACULAR EVENTS
Make your event stand out by hiring the Theatre’s exclusive Studio space. This versatile room can hold 120 guests theatre style or it can be transformed into an intimate banquet setting, seating up to 72 people.
FRI 28 OCT –SAT 29 OCT 2022 Tickets: £34.00 - £20.50 (incl. booking fee) FRI - SAT 7.30PM Gold Friends: 10% off on opening night (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 10% off on opening night (max 2 tickets) For almost 50 years, the all-male comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo have been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances. Originally from New York, the Trocks are now loved world-wide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet where 16 dancers each transform into two personas, both male and female! TWO PERFORMANCES ONLY
This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! fabulous’
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Daily Mail ‘Ridiculously enjoyable’ The Daily Telegraph AGE RECOMMENDATION: 6+ • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE • SIGNED PERFORMANCE THE WEST END SMASH HIT
TUE 8 NOV –SAT 26 NOV 2022 Tickets: £60.75 - £30.25 (incl. booking fee) MON - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM Gold Friends: 10% off any performance except opening night (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 10% off weekday matinees (max 2 tickets) Groups 10+: £1 off per seat Groups 20+: £2 off per seat
A mother. A daughter. Three possible fathers and a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Set on a Greek island paradise, MAMMA MIA! is a story of love, friendship and identity told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget.
VOUCHERSGIFT Gift vouchers or membership can be purchased online at goh.co.uk or through the Box Office on 028 9024 1919 Gavin returns home for Christmas to house-sit his folks’ posh Malone Road gaff, while they cleanse themselves of workingclass accents in the Maldives. Home alone, Gavin lets two cold callers in that have only one thing on their minds – robbing the hell out of the McAllister’s! A hilarious adult comedy written by Diona Doherty and Sean Hegarty, only in The Studio this Christmas. WED 7 DEC –SAT 24 DEC 2022 SEE WEBSITE PERFORMANCEFORSCHEDULE AGE RECOMMENDATION: 16+ The gift of outstanding drama, blockbuster West End musicals, sumptuous ballet, the best in family entertainment…and much, much more! A ticket to a show at Northern Ireland’s Premier Theatre is the prefect gift for any occasion, but if you can’t decide between the numerous productions on offer, then a Grand Opera House gift voucher or membership is the ideal solution. No matter what the recipient’s tastes, the packed programme ensures there is always something for everyone. From Diona Doherty & Sean Hegarty THE TICKETS:STUDIO£22.50 (incl. booking fee)
SAT 3 DEC 2022 –SUN 15 JAN 2023 AGE RECOMMENDATION: 3+ SEE WEBSITE FOR PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Tickets: £39.00 – 20.00 (incl. booking fee) Gold & Silver Friends: 2 for 1 on Tue 6 December at 7.00pm (max 2 tickets) Groups 10+: from £15 on selected weekday matinee performances Schools: £12 per ticket for selected weekday matinee performances with 1 teacher free for every 20 children Family Ticket: £2.00 off per ticket (4 person ticket) for selected performances Under 16s: £2.00 off per ticket Over 60s: £2.00 off per ticket • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE • SIGNED PERFORMANCE • RELAXED PERFORMANCE
The most popular pantomime of them all graces the stage of the Grand Opera House where generations of families have enjoyed the Theatre’s traditional festive frolics since it opened in December 1895.
Just like Cinderella’s glass slipper, you’ll find that the Grand Opera House panto is the perfect fit for the whole family. Give your loved ones and friends a lifetime of unforgettable memories by joining the 76,000 people who attend Northern Ireland’s biggest panto each year.
Time is running out, book now or your favourite seats will vanish before your eyes!
This unmissable production of Cinderella carries the Grand Opera House panto hallmark of laugh-out-loud comedy, stunning scenery, outrageous costumes and wowfactor special effects.
Cinderella lives a miserable life; tormented by her wicked stepsisters, her only comfort is her loyal best friend, Buttons. That is, until her Fairy Godmother comes along and swaps Cinderella’s rags for a stunning ballgown before transporting her in a flying coach to the Ball where her Prince awaits.
Fairy May has granted your Christmas wish: you shall go to the Ball!
Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Additional Book Material Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchstone Pictures Motion Picture “Sister Act” written by Joseph Howard LIZZIEBEA as Sister Mary Robert JOSEPHLESLEY as Mother Superior MARVINSANDRA as Deloris
THIS SEASON’S STAR-STUDDED HIT MUSICAL COMEDY IS COMING TO BELFAST! TUE 17 JAN –SAT 28 JAN 2023 Tickets: £59.00 - £24.00 (incl. booking fee) WEEK 1: TUE - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM WEEK 2: MON - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM Gold Friends: 10% off any performance except opening night (max 2 tickets, week 1 only) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Mon – Thur) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Mon - Thur) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+ • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Brace yourselves Sisters! Don’t miss this eagerly anticipated brandnew production of the Broadway and UK smash hit musical Sister Act direct from AllLondon.yourprayers have been answered with a stunning cast, including TV and West End legend Lesley Joseph, West End sensation and Hairspray favourite Lizzie Bea and Emmerdale and Waitress star Sandra Marvin as Deloris, everyone’s favourite nun on the run! Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder.
Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent! Encouraged to help the struggling choir, she helps her fellow sisters find their true voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own.
Featuring original music by Tony® and 8-time Oscar® award-winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Aladdin, Enchanted) and songs inspired by Motown, soul and disco, this heavenly musical is joyous and uplifting in equal measures. A musical sent from above, Sister Act is the brilliant, must-see show which raises the spirits and warms the soul time after time.
THERE’S A STORY BEHIND EVERY DREAM FIRST EVER BELFAST SEASON!
TUE 31 JAN –SAT 11 FEB 2023 Tickets: £59.00 - £31.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 10% off performances except opening night (max 2 tickets per person week 1 only) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Tue - Thur, week 1 only) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Tue - Thur, week 1 only) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 10+ Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning DREAMGIRLS. Meet The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only. • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE • SIGNED PERFORMANCE 'Dazzling. A lavish musical that's at all timesEveningexhilarating'Standard 'A joyous journey through the ‘60s and ‘70s' Daily Express WEEK 1: TUE - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM WEEK 2: MON - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM
The best way to experience the Theatre is to see a show, but if you are intrigued by the remarkable and colourful history of the Grand Opera House, then booking a Theatre Tour is a must.
STEP BACK IN TIME AND ONTO THE STAGE!
Explore the Theatre’s fascinating history dating back more than 125 years. Follow in the footsteps of Charlie Chaplin and walk onto the iconic stage, see what happens behind the famous red curtain, and explore the meaning of the stunning architectural features inside Frank Matcham’s celebrated auditorium. Tours cost just £12.00 per person.
For the up-to-date Tour schedule, visit goh.co.uk/tours or talk to a member of the Box Office team on 028 9024 1919.
With a Friends Membership you can go, go, go to more shows than you could dream of, for less! UNDER 26 s BRONZE SILVER GOLD Free-to-join • Ticket discounts for selected shows • Half-price standby tickets for selected shows from 6PM on the day of the performance Free-to-join • Buy tickets 48 hours before they go on general sale • Be among the first to hear about new shows and special offers £40 a year • Priority booking • Ticket discounts • Buy two tickets for the price of one for eight choicenightsopeningofyoureachyear £60 a year • Priority booking • Ticket discounts • Buy two tickets for the price of one for 12 opening nights of your choice each year • 10% off many other performances • 10% off at the bar Be the first to know about new shows, get access to the best seats in the house and receive exclusive discounts. Becoming a Friend of the Grand Opera House allows you to get even more from your theatregoing experience. With four levels of membership there is something to suit everyone. For further details visit goh.co.uk/friends or talk to one of the Box Office team on 028 9024 1919. Terms and conditions apply. All ticket offers subject to availability. MEMBERSHIPFRIENDS
HHHHH HHHHH HHHHH HHHHH HHHHH ‘THE SHOW OF THE YEAR’ THE OBSERVER HHHHH TUE 14 FEB –SAT 18 FEB 2023 The double Olivier and Tony Awardwinning West End and Broadway smash-hit returns to the UK as part of a major international tour. Celebrated playwright Conor McPherson boldly reimagines the legendary songs of Bob Dylan, like you’ve never heard them before. An uplifting and universal story about family and love, brought vividly to life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians. It’s 1934 in the heartland of America and we meet a group of wayward souls who cross paths in a time-weathered guesthouse. Standing at a turning point in their lives, they realise nothing is what it seems. AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+ Tickets: £50.50 - £25.50 (incl. booking fee) TUE - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM Gold Friends: 10% off all performances except opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Tue - Thur, Price Bands I & II only) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Tue - Thur, Price Bands I & II only) • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
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With over 20 soul classics performed live on stage including: Night Train, Try A Little Tenderness, River Deep, Mountain High, In The Midnight Hour, Papa Was A Rolling Stone, Save Me, Mustang Sally, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, Reach Out, Uptight, Knock On Wood, I Can’t Turn You Loose and more! A guaranteed fabulously-fun night out you will simply never forget. AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+ ‘THE MUSICAL WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR. A SWEET-SOUL, SOLID-GOLD, F I V E S T A R B L A S T S O G O O D I A L M O S T W E P T ’. dhTeSunayTimes • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
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MON 20 FEB –SAT 25 FEB 2023 Tickets: £52.00 - £20.50 (incl. booking fee) MON - SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM & 7.30PM Gold Friends: 10% off all performances except opening night (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 10% discount on Thur matinee (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat Groups 15+: £3 off per seat
The Commitments is a fantastically feel good celebration of soul. to tour the and Ireland 5 years after a phenomenally successful, breaking run in West and subsequent sell-out Commitments is based on the film classic. received critical acclaim Premiere hailed sensation.
For a night of making memories, remembering the good times and looking to the future don’t miss Foster & Allen’s We’ll Meet Again show at the Grand Opera House. Mick Foster and Tony Allen will be performing all their hits as well as some of their new recordings.
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Cliona Hagan has embarked on a lifelong dream to pay homage to one of the most influential artists of all time - Dolly Parton. Cliona has put together the The Dolly Songbook Show, and performs with the amazing six-piece Sheerin Family Band.
MON 27 FEB 2023 7.30PM Tickets: £30.00 - £25.00 (incl. booking fee)
THE DOLLY SONGBOOK OUR JIMMY – THE BEST BITS!
HULL PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
WED 1 MAR 2023 7.30PM Tickets: £30.00 - £25.00 (incl. booking fee)
ALLEN
This is a night not to be missed with riotous laughter and some poignant moments. Actor William Caulfield brings to life many comedy characters and familiar faces from across Northern Ireland.
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TUE 28 FEB 2023 7.30PM Tickets: £25.50 - £19.50 (incl. booking
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Gold and Silver friends: 10% off tickets (max 2 tickets, applicable to all shows with the exception of Rock ‘n’ Roll Years and Dance Hall Days evening performance & Flash Harry’s Fri performance)
Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Band I only) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Band I only)
SAT 4 MAR 2023 2.30PM / 7.30PM Tickets: £27.50 - £21.50 (incl. booking fee)
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Flash Harry has celebrated the music of Queen and Freddie Mercury for over 30 years. The band has audiences of the show rocking in their seats to some of the greatest anthems of all time. Book your tickets for a nostalgic night of rock, celebrating one of the world’s greatest bands, Queen!
This wonderful show jam-packed with hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s pays homage to the lives and music of the most iconic years of Rock and Roll. Don’t miss this final bow to the Rock & Roll Years and Dance Hall Days at the Grand Opera House!
ROCK ‘N’ ROLL YEARS AND DANCE HALL DAYS
THUR 2 – FRI 3 MAR 2023 7.30PM Tickets: £27.50 - £21.50 (incl. booking fee)
Featuring songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Awardnominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz.
With a sweeping score and powerful story, join Belfast Operatic Company as they bring this classic Disney film to the stage. From the Oscar-winning team of Alan Menken (Beauty And The Beast, Sister Act, A Christmas Carol) and Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, Godspell, The Prince of Egypt), comes a lush retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance, and what it means to be a hero.
TUE 7 MAR –SAT 11 MAR 2023 TUE –
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booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 10+: £2 off per seat (Wed & Thur only) Groups 20+: £3 off per seat (Wed & Thur only) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 12+ presents • SIGNED PERFORMANCE
Please note this is an amateur production. SAT 7.30PM / SAT 2.30PM
Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features passages from Hugo’s novel. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is an instant classic - audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.
Many productions include accessible performances (detailed on show pages throughout the brochure), with captioning, audio description and signing a regular feature of the programme. There’s a relaxed performance of Cinderella, and touch tours are also offered for selected productions. The Box Office team are happy to help you choose the best seat in the house for maximum enjoyment of the show.
Visit goh.co.uk/accessibility for further information or speak to a member of the Box Office team.
THE THEATRE FOR ALL
The Grand Opera House’s Access for All scheme, which is free-to-join, allows the Box Office team to better understand individual requirements and, in turn, give you the best possible experience when visiting the Theatre. Theatregoers requiring assistance may be entitled to a complimentary companion ticket, and these can also be booked by members of the Access for All scheme.
As a result of the Theatre’s restoration, the auditorium has increased wheelchair positions allowing for better views of the stage, an improved loop system for those with hearing impairments, and there are now step-free routes around the bars and foyer spaces on all floors.
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Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them. ‘A genuine rarity - a show that enthrals all generations.’
TUE 21 MAR –SAT 25 MAR 2023 Tickets: £46.50 - £18.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 tickets on opening night or 10% off any other performance (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 tickets on opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (TueThur evening performances only) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (TueThur evening performances only) Schools: Pupils £18; 1 free teacher in every 10 (Wed & Thur matinee performances, Upper Circle & Gods) AGE
RECOMMENDATION: 12+ From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, direct from its acclaimed run in the West End. This five-star spectacular from the producers of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, taking audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it. Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He’s transported to his 12th birthday when his remarkable friend Lettie claimed it wasn’t a pond, but an ocean – a place where everything is possible...
• CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE • AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE • SIGNED PERFORMANCE • TOUCH TOUR TUE – SAT 7.30PM / WED, THUR & SAT 2.30PM
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The Give My Head Peace gang are back! Yes, Northern Ireland’s best loved dysfunctional family are delighted to return to the stage and have their fights in public. Featuring your favourite characters from the hit TV show with the usual mix of topical Northern Ireland humour, up-to-the-minute satirical stand up from “the lad himself” Tim McGarry, plus the odd song or two! Give My Head Peace is a night of guaranteed laugh-out-loud comedy and a show definitely not to be missed. Make sure to book your tickets early because this show, unlike The Assembly, is always full! MON 27 MAR –SAT 1 APR 2023 MON – THUR 7.30PM / FRI 6.00PM & 9.00PM / SAT 5.00PM & 8.00PM Tickets: £31.00 - £19.25 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 tickets on opening night and 10% off all other performances (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 tickets on opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 10+: £3 off per seat (Tue & Thur, Price Band I only) Groups 20+: £4 off per seat (Tue & Thur, Price Band I only) AGE RECOMMENDATION:LAUGH-OUT-LOUD12+ COMEDY
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booking fee) Gold Friends: 10% off all performances except opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Tue - Thur) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Tue - Thur) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 8+ • CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
In the final hours of 14 April 1912 the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage, collided with an iceberg and the ‘unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. It was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th Century. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers, all innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them. With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and book by Peter Stone, the pair have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award and three Tony awards. This stunning production celebrates the 10th anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board. SAT SAT 2.30PM - £26.00 (incl.
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Reigning on Broadway and in the West End, the international smashhit musical SIX makes its royal return to Belfast! Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, the 2022 Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens have green sleeves their lipstick is rebellious know the rhyme,
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think again... Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE! TUE 11 APR –SAT 15 APR 2023 TUE – SAT 8.00PM / WED, FRI & SAT 5.00PM Tickets: £43.00 - £27.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 tickets on opening night or 10% discount on any other performance (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 tickets on opening night (max 2 tickets) Groups 8+: £2 off per seat (Wed & Thur, Band I only) Groups 15+: £3 off per seat (Wed & Thur, Band I only) AGE RECOMMENDATION: 10+ ‘Smart. Sassy. I’d give this ridiculously fun musical six stars if I could’ Sunday Express
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The smash-hit Broadway musical comedy arrives back to the Grand Opera House just as the remake of the hit TV series lands on Netflix. They are everyone’s favourite kooky family and this spectacular musical comedy is performed by the award-winning St Agnes’ Choral Society following their critically acclaimed sell-out production of Shrek Musical
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Wednesday, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. Will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences? Join them, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma and all the ancestors for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship…with a twist! note this is an amateur production. SAT -
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2.30PM Tickets: £35.50
It also holds a special place in people’s affections, both for its famously resplendent Victorian auditorium and for its ever-popular performance programme. Particularly following its excellent restoration and renovation project, where better to enjoy hit shows from the West End, the latest National Theatre touring production, or high-profile showcasing of new work by local artists and companies?
In Partnership with the Grand Opera House
Restoration Partners: Theatre Partners: Roisín McDonough Chief Executive Arts Council of Northern Ireland
As the principal funder of this iconic historical theatre, the Arts Council is proud to support another first-rate season. It is underpinned as always by significant outreach and engagement activity, working with communities across the city to educate, enthuse and encourage new audiences for the arts.
The Grand Opera House occupies the heart of the performing arts in Northern Ireland.
The Grand Opera House Trust is proud to work with a range of partners. Their invaluable support allows the Theatre to present to you the very best in live theatre and to further develop the Trust’s award-winning creative learning and outreach programmes.
The Grand Opera House fully deserves its reputation as a ‘theatre for all’, capable of bringing all sections of society together in a shared and welcoming space. Enjoy the show!
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS PILLARS SEATYOURTAKE How to Book The easiest way is to book online at goh.co.uk, but you can also phone us on 028 9024 1919 Alternatively, you can call in to the Theatre and book in person at the Box Office Counter: both the Counter and the phone lines are open from 10am to 5pm MondaySaturday, and on show days the Counter remains open until the performance starts. Booking Fees Advertised ticket prices include a booking fee of £2.50 per ticket, although no booking fee is charged for Gold Friends, groups of 10 or more, or when booking in person at the Box Office Counter. Discounts If you are entitled to any advertised discount, you must request this when booking your tickets. Restrictions may apply to discounts, and group rates apply to full price tickets only. Contact Us You can contact us directly by calling 028 9024 1919, emailing info@goh.co.uk or boxoffice@goh.co.uk, or writing to us at The Grand Opera House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR
CHEERS TO ANOTHER GREAT NIGHT!
The Grand Opera House is renowned for its sumptuous auditorium, warm welcome and memorable nights out!
Alcohol is not allowed into the auditorium unless you are seated in a box so arrive early and enjoy the full Grand Opera House Ifexperience.youwant to make your visit extra special, book one of our six sumptuous boxes where you can enjoy some bubbles and savoury and sweet treats.
With four elegant bars in the Stalls, the Studio, the Grand Circle and the Upper Circle and an extensive drinks selection to choose from, make the most of your night at the Theatre and meet up with family and friends before the show. Sit back and relax in one of the Theatre’s recently refreshed bars with your tipple of choice!
Call 028 9024 1919 to book your private box today.
Theatregoers can enjoy drinks before the show and avoid queues by pre-ordering interval drinks.
Following his sell-out debut tour in 2022, TV dancing sensation and international champion Johannes Radebe is hosting a party like no other in this electrifying brandnew production for 2023.
Leave your inhibitions at the door and get ready to dance to your own tune in this super-charged “must-see show”. Experience Freedom Unleashed as a VIP Guest with a MEET & GREET Ticket.
27 MAY 2023 THUR –
The VIP MEET & GREET must be purchased in addition to a band I ticket to Freedom Unleashed and includes a pre-show photo opportunity with Johannes, a signed poster and a special gift!
THUR 25 MAY SAT SAT 7.30PM / THUR & SAT 2.30PM £47.50 - £37.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 10% off opening night (max 2 tickets)
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Freedom Unleashed sees the ‘Irresistible’ Johannes joined by a diverse, world-class cast of talented dancers and singers in this melting pot of South African rhythms and huge party anthems – with a touch of ballroom magic thrown in to make this a pulsating and jubilant celebration of culture, passion, and freedom.
“It’s clear that there’s a star in our midst”
THE LYRIC THEATRE’S SELL-OUT SHOW HITS THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE!
TUE 9 MAY MAY Tickets: £43.50 - £23.50 (incl. booking fee) Gold Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night & 10% off all other performances (max 2 tickets) Silver Friends: 2 for 1 on opening night (max 2 tickets)
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!”
Returning by hugely popular demand, the Lyric Theatre’s sell-out production Good Vibrations débuts at the Grand Opera House. This staged musical version of the award-winning movie, charts the life of Belfast punk legend Terri Hooley, a radical, rebel and music-lover. This is the 1970’s Belfast, conflict is shutting down the city. While all Terri’s friends divide and take sides, he opens a record shop Good Vibrations, on ‘the most bombed half-mile in Europe’.
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Join Terri and the gang on their mission to create a new community, an alternative Ulster, and to bring his city back to life!
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Just a stone’s throw away from the site of the old record shop, this Lyric Theatre production features iconic punk anthems including Teenage Kicks, Just Another Teenage Rebel and Alternative Ulster.
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Here he discovers a compelling voice of resistance in the city’s underground punk scene. Galvanising the young musicians into action, Terri is the unlikely leader of a motley band of kids and punks.
Directed by Des Kennedy.
