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Have you been to see Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story at Belfast’s Grand Opera House this week? Running until Saturday, this high-energy musical brings the story of a rock ‘n’ roll legend to life with a phenomenal cast of actor-musicians—and we’re chatting all about it in our latest episode!

Loved by critics and audiences alike, Buddy charts the meteoric rise of Buddy Holly, from his Southern rockabilly roots in Lubbock, Texas, to international stardom—culminating in his final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death on February 3rd, 1959, aged just 22. A moment forever remembered as “The Day the Music Died.”

With over 20 of Holly’s greatest hits—including That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, and Rave On—plus classics like Chantilly Lace, La Bamba, Shout, and Johnny B. Goode, this is a show packed with nostalgia, energy, and unforgettable music.

Seen by over 22 million people worldwide since its 1989 West End debut, this “gem of a musical” continues to have audiences dancing in the aisles—and we’re diving into whether this latest production lives up to the hype 👀

🎧 Tune in now for our full review, thoughts on the performances, and whether it’s worth grabbing a last-minute ticket!

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Robin and Jane head to the Waterfront Studio in Belfast to catch I Was The Voice of Gerry Adams — the hilarious new comedy from legendary Northern Irish comedy duo Grimes & McKee.

In this episode Robin & Jane share their thoughts on a show that dives head-first into the strange collision of politics, performance, and 1990s Northern Irish culture. Told through the eyes of two middle-aged actors, the play is a riotous trip through the early 90s — packed with outrageous storytelling, razor-sharp observations, and a whole gallery of characters.

Expect big laughs, plenty of nostalgia, and some brilliantly cheeky Northern Irish truth-telling.

🎧 In this episode, Robin & Jane discuss:

• The comedy chemistry of Grimes & McKee

• How the show captures the cultural mood of the early 90s

• The audience reaction on the night

• Their favourite moments from this fast-paced two-hander

If you enjoy theatre, comedy, and sharp takes on Northern Irish culture, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ I Was The Voice of Gerry Adams runs at Waterfront Studio, Belfast until 14 March 2026 — so there’s still time to see it for yourself.

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🎂 This week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls we’ve been to a birthday party… and not everyone was celebrating.

This week, Robin & Jane head to the iconic Grand Opera House in Belfast to catch the powerful UK & Ireland Tour of To Kill a Mockingbird — and it’s running only until 7th March, so there’s still time to grab your tickets!

In this episode, they dive into Aaron Sorkin’s riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s seminal novel. A Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded, sell-out seasons on both sides of the Atlantic, this gripping courtroom drama is now touring the UK & Ireland for the very first time.

Set in 1934 Alabama, the story follows principled lawyer Atticus Finch as he strives to teach his children empathy and integrity — values that are truly tested when he takes on a case in a town determined to bury the truth. Inspired by Harper Lee’s own childhood, the novel has sold over 45 million copies worldwide, won the Pulitzer Prize, and remains one of the most discussed (and frequently challenged) books in modern literature.

So what did Robin & Jane think of this fresh touring production?

👉 Tune in now for lively discussion, honest opinions, and plenty of theatrical insight.

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Robin & Jane are back — and this week they’re heading to The MAC to catch a blazing new production of Animal Farm from Tinderbox Theatre Company — running until 28th February, so there’s still time to grab your tickets!

Based on the iconic novel by George Orwell, and adapted & directed by Patrick J O’Reilly, this production is already making waves as one of The Irish Times’ 20 headline plays of 2026.

But this is not the Animal Farm you studied at school.

Four women are detained after a protest in Belfast. Under interrogation, instead of answering questions, they begin quoting Orwell. What follows is a fierce, gripping clash around free speech, propaganda and censorship. As tensions rise, the interrogation room splinters — and Orwell’s text erupts into a visceral theatrical world where the protesters bring the story roaring to life.

Over 80 years since Animal Farm first shook the page, this bold reimagining feels urgent, sharp and unmistakably of the moment.

In this episode, Robin & Jane discuss:

How this adaptation reframes Orwell for 2026

The power of performance in confined spaces

The production’s political punch

And whether this riotous reinvention lives up to the hype

Tinderbox Theatre Company launches its 2026 season with energy, imagination and bite.

🎟️ Running until 28th February at The MAC Belfast — don’t miss it.

Come and join the riot — and join Robin & Jane In The Stalls for the full review!

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This week Robin & Jane head to Belfast's Lyric Theatre to experience the powerful new production of The Human Voice – running until 28th February.

Set in contemporary Belfast, this bold reimagining of Jean Cocteau’s seminal play brings its emotional intensity into a world that never stops ringing.

Starring the phenomenal Nicky Harley, this gripping solo performance follows a mental health phone operator caught between two impossible conversations. On one line, she’s supporting a caller in immediate crisis. On the other, she’s living through the devastating end of her own relationship.

One call can change a life. One call can change your life. As professional duty collides with personal heartbreak, the lines blur in a raw, intimate portrait of resilience, connection, and the quiet bravery of simply showing up — even when everything inside you is falling apart.

In this episode, Robin & Jane discuss:

✨ The impact of this contemporary Belfast setting

✨ The intensity of a solo performance

✨ How the production handles themes of mental health and responsibility

✨ Why this might be one of the most emotionally affecting pieces of theatre this season If you’re planning a visit to the Lyric — or just love thoughtful theatre conversation — this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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🎭🎶 Robin & Jane At The Opera! 🎶🎭

This week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we head to Belfast’s iconic Grand Opera House for Lyric Opera Ireland’s sparkling new production of The Barber of Seville – running until Saturday!

Lyric Opera returns to Belfast with this irresistible masterpiece, bursting with colour, fizzing with humour and packed with non-stop action.

We’re transported to 18th-century Seville where love is in the air, chaos is around every corner, and the wily Figaro is juggling schemes faster than you can say “Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!”

All of it is wrapped in Gioachino Rossini’s virtuosic, melody-filled score – a bel canto classic stuffed with arias, duets and ensembles you’ll instantly recognise.

We discuss:

✨ The dynamic debut of Australian baritone Morgan Pearse

✨ Italian bass-baritone Matteo Torcaso’s Lyric Opera debut

✨ The resonant Don Basilio from Canadian bass Trevor Eliot Bowes ✨ American tenor Randall Bills returning as the dashing Count Almaviva

✨ Belfast’s own Sarah Richmond as a perfectly matched Rosina

✨ Ryan Garnham’s double turn and Sandra Oman’s delightful Berta Plus, we explore the work of internationally renowned bel canto specialist Carmen Santoro and Artistic Director Vivian Coates, whose colourful, fast-paced direction brings a chaotic day in Seville vividly to life.

Whether you’re an opera aficionado or opera-curious, this episode is your backstage pass to one of the most joyful works in the repertoire.

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Robin & Jane are back in the stalls — and this time they’ve been to see The Importance of Being Earnest at Belfast’s beautiful Lyric Theatre!

In this latest episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we dive into Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece — a razor-sharp satire of Victorian society packed with tangled romances, sparkling wordplay, and the most deliciously absurd cases of mistaken identity.

From Jack and Algernon’s double lives between London high society and the countryside, to misplaced handbags and uproarious revelations, we’re unpacking:

🎩 Our thoughts on this fresh Lyric revival

With a brilliant ensemble cast breathing new life into Wilde’s larger-than-life characters, this is a production that proves Earnest remains one of the greatest comedies ever written.

If you love theatre, sharp humour, and lively post-show chat, this episode is for you.

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