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THE ENSEMBLE

Constructing a creative home for Belfast’s artists to collaborate and excel.

 

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The Belfast Ensemble is a pioneering force in cross-disciplinary theatre, seamlessly uniting music, theatre, and visual storytelling for audiences in Northern Ireland.

We champion new ways of experiencing music, from large-scale orchestral works to innovative site-specific productions. Our commitment is to constantly evolve, challenge the status quo, and create work that is as daring as it is artistically sophisticated. We are a collective, a creative home for artists. From composers to performers, we nurture talent and create space for artistic growth, ensuring that Belfast’s artists reap the benefits of collaboration and continuity. The Ensemble’s aim is to establish a permanent collective of NI-based artists that create ambitious work both for home and touring audiences.
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Conor Mitchell
Artistic Director / Writer / Director
Andrew Hume
Executive Producer
Alice Malseed
Creative Producer
Aiveen Kelly
Marketing Associate
Aoife Magee
Orchestral Associate
In association with Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre

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24.03.26 - 04.04.26

GROUP!

Created by Conor Mitchell & Matthew Hurt | Presented by The Belfast Ensemble

an outrageous musical comedy

 

Seven plastic chairs. Seven cups of coffee. Seven souls trying to hold it together.

 

Until tonight.

 

Welcome to Group!

 

In a community centre on the outskirts of Belfast, a support group unravels in real time.

 

The tenuous bond between a group of five melters, and their uptight facilitator is put to the test when a new member joins.

 

But everything’s not what it seems, and the new arrival ignites an unforgettable night of hilarious therapy.

 

First staged at the Lyric in 2002, this outrageous musical with a hit Broadway-infused score has seen countless productions including in New York, Philadelphia, Australia and London.

 

Here, as part of the Lyric 75th anniversary, it comes home to join in the celebrations with a glorious live orchestra and stellar cast.

 

‘If you like Book of Mormon and Avenue Q, you’ll love Group’

 

*contains outrageous material

 

Age Recommendation: 15+

 

Content Warnings: Contains sexual references, strong language, and references to suicide

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Dates 24.03.26 - 04.04.26
Event / Show
Location Lyric Theatre, Belfast
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