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10 May - 07 Jul
Art

NORTHERN IRELAND: 30 Years of Photography

NORTHERN IRELAND: 30 Years of Photography is a major exhibition brought to you by Belfast Exposed and the MAC and takes place in Belfast Exposed and across the MAC’s 3 galleries.

Verity Bargate Award Open Access Workshop
MAC Guest
24 May
Workshop

Verity Bargate Award Open Access Workshop

Soho Theatre presents the Verity Bargate Award Open Access Workshop for writers - led by Rebecca Gould.

Vernon God Little
MAC Guest
28 May - 29 May
Comedy / Theatre

Vernon God Little

The Glass Umbrella Theatre Company from South Eastern Regional College presents Vernon God Little.

Belfast No Budget Film Festival
MAC Guest
30 May
Show

Belfast No Budget Film Festival

Ken Fanning presents the first international Belfast No Budget Film Festival - a one day festival of DIY cinema.

Music Studio End of Year Showcase
MAC Guest
01 Jun
Music / Theatre

Music Studio End of Year Showcase

A magical evening of song, dance and drama- one not to be missed.

02 Jun
Family / Workshop

City Snaps

Be inspired by the photographers on show in the MAC’s galleries and with help from our artists, bring snapshots of the city to life through animation in this workshop for age 7-11.

07 Jun
Talk

Talk: Colin Graham

Join us for a public lecture by Colin Graham, author of the significant publication NORTHERN IRELAND: 30 Years of Photography, which accompanies the exhibition.

Don't Stop Believing Summer Concert
MAC Guest
08 Jun
Dance / Music

Don't Stop Believing Summer Concert

The Belfast Voice and Dance Academy presents their premier summer concert Don’t Stop Believing.

13 Jun - 14 Jun
Dance / Theatre

The Meal

In this exciting new production by Dylan Quinn Dance Theatre, 4 performers, 2 artists and 1 award-winning columnist physically and virtually indulge in a rich mix of food, movement and conversation.

14 Jun - 23 Jun
Show / Theatre

Katie, Don't Go

Katie, Don’t Go creates a picture of Katherine through a series of interweaving stories from those who knew her - interact with the photos to reveal stories and secrets kept from her time in Belfast.

Stand Up to G8
MAC Guest
14 Jun
Comedy

Stand Up to G8

Belfast Trades Council and Irish Congress of Trade Unions Youth present Stand Up to G8 as part of part of the Another World is Possible Festival.

George Galloway vs the G8: Live and Uncut
MAC Guest
14 Jun
Talk

George Galloway vs the G8: Live and Uncut

Belfast Trades Union Council & ICTU Youth present George Galloway vs the G8: Live and Uncut - as part of the Another World is Possible festival.

14 Jun - 16 Jun
Festival

Pick 'n' Mix Festival

Pick ‘n’ Mix returns to the MAC for a weekend-long festival featuring the very best of local music, theatre and dance from NI’s top theatre and dance companies and the hottest emerging talent - 14 - 16 June.

15 Jun
Talk

Talk: Keith Connolly

Join a bookshop talk at Belfast Exposed with local designer Keith Connolly, designer for the NORTHERN IRELAND: 30 Years of Photography publication by Colin Graham.

Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness
MAC Guest
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Dance / Family

Stars Can't Shine Without Darkness

Victoria Academy of Dance presents an action-packed dance showcase - Stars Can’t Shine Without Darkness.

16 Jun
Comedy / Show

Cathedral Quarter Quarterly Quiz

Round off the Pick ‘n’ Mix Festival weekend by gathering your friends for the Cathedral Quarter Quarterly Quiz - a traditional pub quiz set-up with added extras.

The Real Man
MAC Guest
20 Jun - 22 Jun
Theatre

The Real Man

The Studio Theatre Company returns to the MAC with THE REAL MAN.

VIBE Academy Showcase
MAC Guest
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Dance / Show

VIBE Academy Showcase

VIBE Academy presents the VIBE Academy Showcase -a jam-packed evening with over 150 performers from age 4 and up.

Cookstown Sizzling Comedy Club Next Steps Tour
MAC Guest
28 Jun
Comedy

Cookstown Sizzling Comedy Club Next Steps Tour

Join Northern Ireland's finest emerging stand–up comedians for a night of sizzling laughs with all new material.

Quire presents Songs with Love & Pride
MAC Guest
29 Jun
Music

Quire presents Songs with Love & Pride

Quire - Belfast's LGBT singers - return to their home city fresh from appearances at Dublin's National Concert Hall and Portadown, to present an uplifting evening of song celebrating love, laughter and more.

Les Misérables
MAC Guest
28 Aug - 31 Aug
Music / Theatre

Les Misérables

Belfast School of Performing Arts presents a dynamic school production of Les Misérables - performed entirely by their students.

HATCH! Adventures of the Ugly Duck
MAC Production
04 Dec - 05 Jan
Family / Show / Theatre

HATCH! Adventures of the Ugly Duck

This Christmas the MAC presents HATCH! Adventures of the Ugly Duck - the hilarious tale, which takes one lonely young duckling on a journey from the Beauty Pond to the Henny Penny Circus in his quest to fit in.