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The atmospheric Sanctuary Theatre is the home of the Bright Umbrella Drama Company and hosts a full programme of theatre, music and comedy events.

The Sanctuary Theatre is the home of Belfast’s Bright Umbrella Drama Company and hosts a full programme of theatre, music and comedy events.  Events include a monthly comedy club (‘The East Laffs’), classical productions including Shakespeare and Irish playwrights, modern drama, theatrical comedies and music.  Theatre plays and other events often reflect day to life in Belfast or deal with the history of the City.

Based in the vibrant East Belfast area, the theatre is within easy walking distance of Belfast City centre and is well served by trains and buses.  The theatre is based in an old church and has a wonderfully atmospheric and welcoming atmosphere.  Coffee and refreshments are available.

Ticket prices are affordable and include concessionary prices and group discounts.

Opening times: 7:30pm – 10pm during show times.
  • Mountpottinger Old Church
  • 1a Castlereagh Street
  • Belfast
  • Antrim
  • BT5 4NE

Top Reasons To Visit

  • Professional Live Theatre at great prices
  • Best value and funniest comedy night in Belfast
  • Quirky and atmospheric (theatre is in an old church)
  • Book Bar & Café on site
  • Opportunity to experience a flavour of everyday life in East Belfast

1984 and Selected Readings: Works by George Orwell Rehearsed Reading

2.96 KM
Thu, 22 Jun 2023, 7:00pm

The Bright Umbrella cast read selections from the writings of George Orwell including Homage to Catalonia, Animal Farm, 1984 and more.

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The East Laffs Comedy Club

2.96 KM
29 Jun - 27 Jul 2023
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East Laffs Comedy Club's legendary monthly comedy cabaret night! Book Bar and subsidised Kit Kats and refreshments available.

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Illegal Smile

2.96 KM
Fri, 30 Jun 2023, 8:00pm

For five decades the late John Prine wrote rich, plain spoken songs that touched millions of people globally. Band Illegal Smile, reproduce these songs.

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One Saturday Before the War

2.96 KM
28 Jul - 12 Aug 2023
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The uplifting, funny and poignant story of how Glentoran Football Club from East Belfast toured Europe on the eve of World War One.

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