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Author: Chris Caldwell

Chris Caldwell at your service! My favourite things are eating and Theatre, I have 2 small sons called Alex and Max who are more mustard than Hellmann's. I spend my days trying to wrangle them and exploring my favourite city - BELFAST! My favourite films are horror, my fav music is metal and my favourite Beatle is Ringo, mainly his work on Thomas the Tank.
News

NEWS // The POTAYTO To Revolutionise Meal Times / TAYTO

Posted onApril 1, 2024

Following top-secret meetings with scientists and farmers, Tayto is ready to launch a new product Northern Ireland’s iconic crisp brand, Tayto, is launching a new…

Reviews, Theatre

Review // Teechers / The Mac Belfast

Posted onJanuary 26, 2024

It was great to be seeing our first play of the new year and even better when we heard it was going to be by…

Reviews, Theatre

Review // The Night Before Christmas Serves Up A Festive Treat / The MAC

Posted onDecember 1, 2023

We set off on another book-based adventure for the whole family in The MAC’s take on The Night Before Christmas. Meet a storyteller who loses…

Reviews, Theatre

Review // Hansel and Gretel has something for all the family this Christmas / Lyric Belfast

Posted onNovember 28, 2023

The story of Hansel & Gretel is over 200 years old so to make this version feel classic and contemporary at the same time is…

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Food & Drink

Review // We tried the only Pizza Hut in NI on the Ormeau Road

Posted onAugust 23, 2023August 23, 2023

I was thrilled to be invited to try the only Pizza Hut in NI on Ormeau Road in Belfast. Having  been about 5 years since…

Reviews

Review // The Addams Family Musical Comedy / GOH Belfast

Posted onMay 3, 2023

The Addams Family has arrived at the Grand Opera House in Belfast, this time in the form of a musical comedy. The show is performed…

Previews

Preview // The Addams Family A New Musical Comedy / GOH Belfast

Posted onMay 1, 2023

The smash-hit Broadway musical comedy arrives back at the Grand Opera House hot on the heels of the success of the Wednesday TV series l…

Previews, Theatre

Preview // Tinderbox Theatre Co. presents Something Different by Keith Singleton

Posted onMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Coming up this month from Tinderbox Theatre Company and Keith Singleton present a feverish carnal comedy that shines a very awkward light on relationships.  Written by Keith Singleton,  Something Different stars Keith Singleton and Nicky Harley, and runs at the MAC Theatre Belfast from 21st-25th March.

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Preview // Belfast TradFest’s Winter Weekend Starts Tonight!

Posted onFebruary 24, 2023

Jam-packed with concerts, workshops, sessions, walks and talks Belfast TradFest’s 2nd annual Winter Weekend returns to venues across Belfast UNESCO City of Music from 24th…

Previews

Preview // Heyday of Belfast’s department stores inspires new festive romantic comedy

Posted onDecember 1, 2022November 30, 2022

A sparkling new romantic comedy recreating the glory days of Belfast’s great department stores is the festive highlight at The Theatre at the Mill this…

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Review // Animal Farm at The MAC shows why this classic tale keeps getting re-visited

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PREVIEW // ‘Expösed’ puts a fresh spin on ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ this weekend!

February 5, 2026

Strings, Sparkle and Side-Splitting Fun: Pinocchio Nails the Festive Vibes at GOH

December 6, 2025

Theatre Review // Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts / The Grand Opera House, Belfast

October 15, 2025

Theatre Review // The Girl On The Train / Grand Opera House, Belfast

August 13, 2025

Theatre Review // The Rocky Horror Show / The Grand Opera House, Belfast

July 22, 2025

Theatre Review // Grease / A Grand Opera House Trust Summer Youth Production / The Grand Opera House

July 18, 2025

Theatre Review // Kinky Boots the Musical / Grand Opera House, Belfast

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Chris Caldwell

Chris Caldwell at your service! My favourite things are eating and Theatre, I have 2 small sons called Alex and Max who are more mustard than Hellmann's. I spend my days trying to wrangle them and exploring my favourite city - BELFAST! My favourite films are horror, my fav music is metal and my favourite Beatle is Ringo, mainly his work on Thomas the Tank.

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Review // Animal Farm at The MAC shows why this classic tale keeps getting re-visited

PREVIEW // ‘Expösed’ puts a fresh spin on ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ this weekend!

Strings, Sparkle and Side-Splitting Fun: Pinocchio Nails the Festive Vibes at GOH

Theatre Review // Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts / The Grand Opera House, Belfast

Theatre Review // The Girl On The Train / Grand Opera House, Belfast

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