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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.