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With stunning views over the river Lagan , and a variety of rooms and auditoria to accommodate between 20 and 389 people
55 Ridgeway St ,
THE LYRIC
Belfast BT9 5FB
THEATRE BELFAST
t : + 44 ( 0 ) 28 9038 1081 e : info @ lyrictheatre . co . uk www . lyrictheatre . co . uk ith stunning views over the river Lagan , and a variety of rooms and auditoria to accommodate
Wbetween 20 and 389 people , the award-winning Lyric Theatre provides a dramatically different venue for your meeting or conference .
Opened in 2011 and built from red brick , Iroko wood , sandstone and glass , the Lyric combines criticallyacclaimed contemporary architecture with the warmth and intimacy of a working theatre . With two theatre spaces , a welcoming café bar and a host of other meeting and rehearsal rooms , we can cater for events of all sizes , while our customer service and technical teams will ensure that your event runs smoothly .
Our main auditorium is a modern 389 seat theatre in a single steep rake , with comfortable seating , excellent acoustics and all seats within 15m of the stage .
There is space for eight wheelchair users , and the theatre incorporates infra-red sound amplification , a loop system , and a full lighting rig .
Our smaller Naughton Studio is a flexible space that can accommodate 112 people in a theatre layout , 120 in a banqueting layout , or up to 245 for a drinks reception . With a tension wire grid and timber engineered sprung floor , the Naughton is ideal for performances , exhibitions and conference events .
The airy rehearsal room , which overlooks the Lagan , is 159m 2 and seats 60 in theatre or banqueting layout , while our smaller meeting or breakout rooms include the Boardroom , which seats 20 , the McGrath Suite , seating 40 , and the Ridgeway Room seating 35 .
In addition , the café bar is a vibrant space with riverfront views , perfect for product launches , corporate entertaining and promotional events .
With free Wi-Fi throughout the building , a comprehensive range of production , event management , exhibition and audio visual equipment available , and a wide variety of catering options for drinks receptions , informal buffets or formal dinners , the Lyric Theatre is the perfect choice for meetings and conferences .
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEETING ROOMS
A total of 10 , including a 389 seat theatre , a 183m 2 studio , a 159m 2 rehearsal room , a café bar and various meeting rooms .
MAX CAPACITY THEATRE AND CLASSROOM STYLE
Theatre style seating : 389 in the main theatre Classroom style seating : 126 in the Naughton Studio
LOCATION AND PARKING
Located in South Belfast , just outside the city centre , the Lyric is easily accessible from both Belfast airports and from the M1 . Ample free on-street parking is available on Ridgeway Street and the Stranmillis Embankment .