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Accidental Theatre is a collision of perspectives, art forms and unusual collaborations – curious stories told through vibrant, ambitious performances.

Accidental is much more than a theatre, they’re a hub for all things wonderful, fun and special about the arts in Belfast. They may be strange and their building might be in need of some TLC; but Accidental is home to an exciting mix of talents that blend together just right to cook up a place that is simply marvellous.

There’s always something different going on and it’s often an adventure.

This little theatre is a temporary refuge for collaborative arts in the heart of Belfast. They plan for this building to represent what we love in arts & culture, inside & beyond, this city of ours. As Accidental focus on expanding audiences appetites for: theatre, music, art, dance and unclassifiable live performance.

Accidental Theatre want the building to be a place for cultural & community creative collisions. As they help support & amplify the vibrancy of Belfast's independent arts sector. Bringing together audiences & artists to support one another and build a more enriched community for us all.

Accidental is much more than a theatre, as they house offices, rehearsal space, recording space, and a lot more. It is a hub for the whole of Belfast to come to and create something new within their doors.

They host playwrights, actors, filmmakers, DJs, choreographers, musicians, poets, painters, technicians and curators who craft performances for Ireland and the world stage. Every production is a fresh invention, each one defined by the artists with whom has build it. Collective risk-taking is the inspiration that jolts their work into new theatrical territories and opens it up to new audiences.
  • 12-13 Shaftesbury Square
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT2 7EF

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Always Something Different. Each night there are new events, never the same twice.
  • Diverse range of events, from comedy to music, theatre to cabaret.
  • They host the widest range of new artists, you will see them at Accidental first.
  • Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in an excitingly diverse and friendly venue.
  • Performances are available online or in-person, so you can attend from anywhere in the world.

RÓIS ‘MO LÉAN’ EP LAUNCH

0.93 KM
Sat, 12 Oct 2024, 8:00pm

RÓIS is a composer, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and electronic artist from Fermanagh pushing the boundaries of new Irish music

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Directing Horror Workshop With Lee Cronin

0.93 KM
Sat, 19 Oct 2024, 2:00pm

Exploring the fundamentals of filmmaking from script to screen, Lee will discuss his career making ‘genre’ cinema, offering tips/advice to next-gen filmmakers.

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Evergreen: An Evening with J Shields

0.93 KM
Sat, 19 Oct 2024, 7:00pm

J SHIELDS presents EVERGREEN, an evening to celebrate the launch of his debut EP.

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Film Music Supervising with Phil Canning

0.93 KM
Sat, 26 Oct 2024, 2:00pm

An opportunity for young music supervisors with a passion for film to ask questions and garner advice and tips from one of the industry’s most creative…

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Grooves & Ghouls: Halloween Theatre Disco

0.93 KM
26 - 27 Oct 2024

Get your dancing shoes on and have your Halloween costume at the ready for an exclusive, Halloween themed house party in the Accidental Theatre.

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Visual Effects with Arslan Elver

0.93 KM
Sun, 27 Oct 2024, 11:00am

Cinemagic are delighted to welcome animation supervisor Arslan Elver from Visual Effects giants Framestore to the festival for a special Creative Crafts.

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Acting with Agnes O’Casey

0.93 KM
Sun, 27 Oct 2024, 2:00pm

IFTA winner Agnes O’Casey will be sharing advice and giving insight into the world of acting for Film and Television in this special event for young…

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Handmade Music

0.93 KM
07 Nov - 05 Dec 2024
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Monthly experimental music night in Belfast. Short sets, time to chat, space to move. First Thursday each month!

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Hallow’istmas: The Xmas Chainsaw Massacre

0.93 KM
22 - 23 Nov 2024
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“Just when you thought it was safe to get back into Christmas… Belfast’s cult comedy cabaret is back.”

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Christmas with The Swingtime Starlets

0.93 KM
Sun, 01 Dec 2024, 7:30pm

Returning to Accidental Theatre, The Swingtime Starlets invite you to ‘Step into Christmas’ the Swingtime way.

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