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Riverside Theatre

University of Ulster, Cromore Road, Coleraine, County Londonderry, BT52 1SA
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The Riverside Theatre is Northern Ireland’s oldest operating professional theatre outside of Belfast. It has an intimate 278 – 350 seat auditorium which offers an exciting and diverse annual programme, for children and adults, of comedy, dance, music, lectures, musical theatre, drama and art.

Set amidst the busy Ulster University campus in Coleraine, the theatre serves the wide reaching Causeway Coast & Glens community. Its Riverside Youth Theatre has previously had some of the finest Northern Irish talent attend. Actor James Nesbitt, newsreader Mark Carruthers, actor Bronagh Waugh and theatre director Zoe Seaton are among some of its previous attendees. Still running to this day, it attracts children and young people aged 5 – 18 years old from as far afield as Rathlin Island and Ballymena.

The theatre’s café/restaurant, Truva Riverside is open from 10am – 3pm and on performance evenings. Its menu includes a range of hot drinks, soft drinks and food options to suit all tastes. Vegans, vegetarians and those with food intolerances will all find something to suit.
The theatre also boasts its own bar, open on performance nights and sells a wide range of alcoholic drinks, premium spirits and mixers.

The venue is available for event hire, and has previously hosted many conferences, weddings, exhibitions, and lectures. Its facilities can comfortably host smaller or larger gatherings, with catering, drinks and entertainment available on request. Please get in touch with a member of staff if you would like more information.

Due to the onset of COVID-19 the theatre has been unable to open as normal due to current restrictions. It has however continued to operate providing a revised programme of socially distanced theatre experiences, and also online theatre, and talks and lectures.

To find out what’s on please head to: https://www.riversidetheatre.org.uk/
Or email r.daley@ulster.ac.uk for more information.

Facilities

Children & Infants

  • Baby changing facilities

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Events

Thursday, 5th October 2023 - Thursday, 5th October 2023

Image of a man playing a guitar on the left with a shadow creeping up the stairs on the rightNOSFERATU: SILENT CINEMA with LIVE MUSIC accompaniment… composed and performed by Chris GreenNosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Notable as the first cinematic interpretation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, its combination of expressionistic acting and unforgettable images render it just as powerful and unsettling today as when it first thrilled cinema…
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Friday, 6th October 2023 - Friday, 6th October 2023

Three images of singer Pasty Cline at different stages of her careerPatsy Cline & The Country DivasThe Voice of Ireland star Georgina Richmond brings this fantastic showcase of one of country music's biggest stars, Patsy Cline.
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Saturday, 7th October 2023 - Saturday, 7th October 2023

Three images of Conal Gallen wearing a wig, a hat and sunglassesUp the Poll - Starring Conal GallenConal Gallen and his writing partner and son, Rory have just written their 7th Comedy Play! And it is guaranteed to have audiences in stitches once again!
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Wednesday, 11th October 2023 - Wednesday, 11th October 2023

Image shows a drawing of a man with a grey beard wearing red sunglassesReginald D. Hunter: The Man Who Could See Through ShitJoin Reginald D. Hunter for an hour of exploring this phenomena in this progressive work in a pre-next-variant world.
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Thursday, 12th October 2023 - Friday, 13th October 2023

A picture of a hen sitting on top of of three suitcasesThe Hen DoHave you been missing Bridesmaids Becky? Worry no more! Because bonkers Becky from the smash hit, Bridesmaids of Northern Irelandis back - and this time it's SHE who is getting married!
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Saturday, 14th October 2023 - Saturday, 14th October 2023

Image shows the band members singing, playing guitars, trumpet and drumsThe Illegals with Niamh KavanaghLet us take you back to 1980: …EaglesandFleetwood Macserved-up two of the best live double-albums of alltime.
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Thursday, 19th October 2023 - Thursday, 19th October 2023

Image of a man singing into a microphone on a stand . The man is wearing a blue suit jacket, a white shirt and sunglasses.George - The Essential CollectionJames Bermingham brings his definitive George Michael Experience to the Riverside Theatre. Delving deep into George Michael's back catalogue of hits from the 80's and 90's, this show is jam packed with over two hours of floor fillers.
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Friday, 20th October 2023 - Friday, 20th October 2023

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Saturday, 21st October 2023 - Saturday, 21st October 2023

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Friday, 27th October 2023 - Saturday, 28th October 2023

Image shows a man standing between dark treesWitches In EdenProduced and performed by a collective of Ulster University staff and students from the School of Arts and Humanities (Cinematic Arts, Drama, History and Music).
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Thursday, 2nd November 2023 - Thursday, 2nd November 2023

Image of a man sitting at a piano wearing a white suit and dark glassesThe Elton John ShowCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD. The Elton John Show is the UK's newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage.
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Friday, 3rd November 2023 - Friday, 3rd November 2023

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Saturday, 4th November 2023 - Saturday, 4th November 2023

Image of a lady wearing glasses sitting at a pianoEmer Maguire 'One For The Road'Coming to Riverside Theatre audiences for the first time this Autumn.
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Tuesday, 7th November 2023 - Tuesday, 7th November 2023

Image shows three female dancers wearing brightly coloured clothes and with one hand up in the airDiwali - Festival of Light CelebrationDiwali is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year, it is a festival of lights that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the human ability to overcome. Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating the cultural diversity in NI.
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Wednesday, 8th November 2023 - Wednesday, 8th November 2023

Image shows a painting of Ballintoy Church in white, with green fields and an orange and blue skyFrom Sunset to Sunrise Exhibition LaunchLorna Gough a local community artist launches her one woman show influenced by images of our local landscape she captures mood, colour and light.
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Friday, 10th November 2023 - Friday, 10th November 2023

Image shows a hand painted portrait of Phil CoulterPhil Coulter - Four Score and Then........At over 30 shows across the country the fans had their say, with packed houses and standing ovations. It was definitely not time to say, Goodbye. They wanted more of that Coulter magic, the songs, the stories and the touch of Tranquility.
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Saturday, 11th November 2023 - Saturday, 11th November 2023

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Monday, 13th November 2023 - Tuesday, 14th November 2023

A quote from C.S. Lewis - "Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching"Sons & Daughters of Narnia: Tracing CS Lewis's Literary Influence into the 21st CenturyJoin us at the Riverside Theatre on the 13th – 14th of November 2023, as we celebrate the astonishing literary legacy of C.S. Lewis.
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Saturday, 2nd December 2023 - Saturday, 9th December 2023

Image shows a needle felted robin decoration hanging on a Christmas treeFestive Needle Felt WorkshopArtist Lorna Gough is offering the unique opportunity to take part in a couple of festive needle felt workshops
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Saturday, 2nd December 2023 - Saturday, 2nd December 2023

Friday, 8th December 2023 - Friday, 8th December 2023

Saturday, 9th December 2023 - Saturday, 9th December 2023

Sunday, 10th December 2023 - Sunday, 10th December 2023

Saturday, 16th December 2023 - Saturday, 16th December 2023

Sunday, 17th December 2023 - Sunday, 17th December 2023

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Thursday, 18th January 2024 - Thursday, 18th January 2024

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Tuesday, 23rd January 2024 - Saturday, 27th January 2024

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Saturday, 3rd February 2024 - Saturday, 3rd February 2024

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Thursday, 8th February 2024 - Thursday, 8th February 2024

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Saturday, 10th February 2024 - Saturday, 10th February 2024

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* *Currently Closed* Online only events continue on our Website https://www.riversidetheatre.org.uk/ or follow us our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RiversideUlster.

Daily except Sundays from 09:00 - 17:00 or until 23:00 if there is a production playing.

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