Lyric Theatre, Belfast

Name: Lyric Theatre
Address: Belfast, United Kingdom

#141 among attractions in Belfast

Concerts and shows, Theater

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The Lyric Theatre, or simply The Lyric, is the principal, full-time producing theatre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The theatre was first established as The Lyric Players in 1951 at the home of its founders Mary O'Malley and her husband Pearse in Derryvolgie Avenue, off the Malone Road, and moved to its new site on Ridgeway Street in 1968, between the Stranmillis Road and Stranmillis Embankment. Austin Clarke laid the foundation stone in 1965 a deliberate choice by O'Malley to build a link back to her artistic hero W. B. Yeats. ()

Coordinates: 54°34'44"N, 5°56'2"W

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StranmillisBelfast United Kingdom

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Lyric Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Botanic Gardens, Ulster Museum, Kingspan Stadium, Naughton Gallery at Queen's.

~940 ftNE
Lush park with a Victorian glasshouse
Botanic Gardens, Belfast
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Belfast, the Botanic Gardens is an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This verdant park, established in 1828, has been a cherished part of the city's heritage, providing a peaceful...
~1230 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Natural history museum
Ulster Museum, Belfast
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Belfast, the Ulster Museum beckons as a cultural jewel in the United Kingdom. This premier museum, a repository of art, history, and natural sciences, offers a comprehensive journey through the rich tapestry of Northern Ireland and beyond.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Kingspan Stadium, Belfast
31 min walk • Kingspan Stadium, with its proud and passionate rugby heritage, stands as a prominent sports venue in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. This iconic stadium is primarily the home ground of Ulster Rugby, the professional rugby team representing the province of Ulster.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Naughton Gallery at Queen's, Belfast
10 min walk • The Naughton Gallery at Queen's is an esteemed art museum nestled in the heart of Belfast, within the historic campus of Queen's University. This cultural gem is known for its dynamic and innovative approach to showcasing a diverse range of art, from traditional...
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Queen's University Belfast Students' Union, Belfast
11 min walk • Queen's University Belfast Students' Union, situated in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom, serves as the nucleus of student life for those attending the prestigious Queen's University Belfast. This vibrant hub is not just a place for representation and support but...
0.9 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Windsor Park, Belfast
23 min walk • Windsor Park, the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park, is a bastion of Northern Irish football, situated in the heart of Belfast, United Kingdom. This iconic sport venue has been the home of the country's football since the early 20th century, hosting both...
1.1 miN
Nightlife
Crown Liquor Saloon, Belfast
28 min walk • The Crown Liquor Saloon stands as a jewel of Belfast's historic social scene, exuding an ambiance of Victorian grandeur. Nestled in the heart of the city at 46 Great Victoria Street, this Grade A listed building is not only a bustling public house but also a treasured...
1.1 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ulster Hall, Belfast
28 min walk • The Ulster Hall is a concert hall and grade A listed building in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Situated on Bedford Street in Belfast city centre, the hall hosts concerts, classical recitals, craft fairs and political party conferences.
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Cinema
Queen's Film Theatre, Belfast
12 min walk • The Queen's Film Theatre or QFT is an independent cinema at Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland founded in 1968.
1.2 miN
Memorial
Belfast Cenotaph, Belfast
31 min walk • The Belfast Cenotaph is a war memorial in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in Donegall Square West, to the west of Belfast City Hall. Like the City Hall, it was designed by Sir Alfred Brumwell Thomas. The cenotaph was unveiled in 1929. It became a Grade A listed building in 1984.
1.1 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Architecture
St Malachy's Church, Belfast
29 min walk • Saint Malachy's Church is a Catholic Church in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is located in Alfred Street, a short distance from Belfast City Hall, though it precedes that building by over 60 years. The Church is the focal point of the local parish community, also Saint Malachy's, one of the 88 parishes in the Diocese of Down and Connor.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lyric Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Botanic Gardens, Belfast (5 min walk), Friar's Bush Graveyard, Belfast (5 min walk), Ulster Museum, Belfast (6 min walk), Queen's University Belfast, Belfast (10 min walk).

How to get to Lyric Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lyric Theatre:

Bus

Queen's University • Lines: 8A (10 min walk)
Stranmillis College • Lines: 8A (11 min walk)

Train

Botanic (17 min walk)
City Hospital (18 min walk)