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Your new season at Belfast Waterfront and the Ulster Hall starts here

Superstar comedian John Bishop will be jetting into Belfast in 2018
Superstar comedian John Bishop will be jetting into Belfast in 2018 Superstar comedian John Bishop will be jetting into Belfast in 2018

Over 100 great nights out await as the new season at Belfast Waterfront and the Ulster Hall heralds an unrivalled choice of the latest and greatest stars of comedy and music, captivating theatre, ‘must see’ showpieces and more. 

Music showpieces don’t come much bigger than Thriller Live. Direct from London’s West End, this musical celebration of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 is spectacular concert celebrating the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Don’t miss it from March 21 - 23. 

Belinda Davids as Whitney Houston 
Belinda Davids as Whitney Houston  Belinda Davids as Whitney Houston 

The Whitney Houston Show (April 22) takes you on an amazing musical journey through the iconic superstar greatest hits. Belinda Davids, winner of BBC 1’s Even Better Than The Real Thing, honours Whitney Houston’s talent, music and memory with her breathtaking vocals accompanied by the sensational 30-piece National Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

If you wish you’d swung with the hardest partying pack in town, now’s your chance as ‘Frank, Sammy and Dean’ perform all the timeless classics from That’s Amore to My Way in The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas from April 12 - 14.

 Neil Delamere
 Neil Delamere  Neil Delamere
Colin Murphy 
Colin Murphy  Colin Murphy 
 No Such Thing As A Fish
 No Such Thing As A Fish  No Such Thing As A Fish
Foil, Arms and Hog
Foil, Arms and Hog Foil, Arms and Hog

Cool FM Comedy Club returns with more of today's latest and greatest stand-up stars. Secure your ticket while you still can for Neil Delamere Colin Murphy, Foil, Arms and Hog, Greg Davies, Ed Byrne, Andy Zaltzman, No Such Thing As A Fish, Ross Noble and Jimeoin.

 David O'Doherty
 David O'Doherty  David O'Doherty

In addition to Comedy Club, fans can also look forward to visits from superstar John Bishop, David O’Doherty, Katherine Ryan, Daliso Chaponda and Milton Jones.

Bryan Ferry  
Bryan Ferry   Bryan Ferry  

Meanwhile Bryan Ferry, Jake Bugg, Paul Weller, The Stranglers, Joan Baez and TOTO are just some of the legendary music stars who are Waterfront and Ulster Hall-bound. 

Trainspotting Live 
Trainspotting Live  Trainspotting Live 

Theatre and Movie buffs will make a beeline for Trainspotting Live (January 30 - February 3) which promises to recapture the passion and controversy of the iconic globally successful film. This no-holds-barred in-yer-face theatre presentation is your ticket to a ride you won’t forget!

Soda Bread Theatre Company’s Borderland (January 19 - 20) is a stunning, atmospheric and timely production that strikes a balance between the myths, loyalties and destruction of Northern Ireland’s past with new hope in an uncertain future.

Meanwhile families with children will experience the dangers and delights of a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs at Dinosaur World Live (April 28 - 29). This new interactive and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure is a ‘must’ for all the family.

Carl Frampton 
Carl Frampton  Carl Frampton 

Sports fans can spend An Evening at The Waterfront with Carl Frampton on February 9 as Northern Ireland’s first boxer to have held world titles at two separate weights talks about his amazing career to date, from his amateur boxer days through to global superstardom.

Anton and Erin 
Anton and Erin  Anton and Erin 

The giddy romance and gilded ballrooms of old Vienna are brought to life at The Johann Strauss Gala, while Anton and Erin - the nation’s favourite ballroom couple - celebrate the golden age of Hollywood with their specially themed show.  

Featuring wall-to-wall classics from What’s New Pussycat? to Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head, Back to Bacharach (March 6) is packed with songs you’ll fall in love with all over again!  

A Country Night in Nashville (February 8) will take you on a magical journey through the history of country music from Johnny Cash to Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton to the Dixie Chicks and Willie Nelson to Little Big Town.

These are just some of the many highlights during a packed new season at Belfast Waterfront and the Ulster Hall.  

For full details, view or download the latest digital version of Front Row - the season programme for the Waterfront and Ulster Hall. 

To book tickets visit www.waterfront.co.uk and www.ulsterhall.co.uk

Or phone the Box Office at: 028 9033 4455

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