October 17, 2018
Amie Taylor | On Isolation and Perception
On finding out the theme for Perception Festival this year was Isolation, and knowing that I would be bringing a show for the 3-7 year olds, I felt as though it would be a missed opportunity if I didn’t use this as a chance to open up some conversations around…
October 16, 2018
Omnibus Lists | Heloise Werner’s Top 5 Songs
Heloise Werner is a founding member (vocals/cello) of The Coach House Company, who will be filling The Common Room with folk-inspired tunes this Sunday. This week it's her turn to step up to the plate with a tricky top 5.
October 11, 2018
Omnibus Lists | Kerry Andrew’s Top 5 Renditions of Folk Songs
This is Kerry Andrew aka the winner of four British Composer Awards aka author of Swansong aka writer of a piece performed at the BBC Proms this year and last aka "stunning" (The Observer).
October 9, 2018
In Conversation With | Quietly’s Nick Danan
Strange Fish Theatre Company are no strangers to Omnibus Theatre. Now they're back for Irish Season with Owen McCafferty's award-winning play Quietly, no less. We sat down with Artistic Director and Co-Founder Nick Danan, to find out more about the company and their exciting new production.
October 4, 2018
Rehearsal Diary | Quietly
Next week, Strange Fish Theatre Company open their revival of Owen McCafferty's award-winning play Quietly. In The Common Room at Omnibus Theatre, transformed into a Belfast pub, catch a compelling tale of the search for resolution, poignantly staged 20 years on from the Good Friday Agreement. In this diary, director James O'Donnell…
September 25, 2018
Omnibus Lists | Andrey Lebedev’s Top 5 Guitar Pieces
Next Sunday 30 Sept, guitarist Andrey Lebedev will appear with vocalist Lotte Betts-Dean to present a concert of ancient and modern music for guitar and voice. But which, from the pantheon of great guitar pieces, are Andrey's faves? Find out here!
September 21, 2018
In Conversation With | Playwright Lizzie Nunnery
Lizzie Nunnery is a woman with many strings to her bow. Playwright, singer-songwriter, award winner (UK Theatre Awards 2017). Her new play To Have To Shoot Irishmen will premiere at Omnibus Theatre this October, as part of our mini-season of Irish work. Steve Pratt sat down with Lizzie to get…
September 19, 2018
Omnibus Lists | Renato D’Aiello’s Top 5 Jazz Musicians
The Renato D'aiello Quartet will be at Omnibus Theatre this Sunday 23 Sept. Can't wait 'til then for some jazz in your life? Well Renato has given us a list of his favourite jazz musicians to tide you over, phew!
