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Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 72 - Death On The NileThis week, Robin & Jane head to The Grand Opera House, Belfast for a sun-soaked (and blood-soaked 👀) mystery — Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile 🛳️ Set aboard a luxurious cruise under the blazing Egyptian sun, what begins as a dream honeymoon quickly spirals into a chilling murder investigation. Secrets long buried rise to the surface… but can the legendary Hercule Poirot unravel the truth before it’s too late? This brand-new stage adaptation reunites the creative team behind Murder on the Orient Express, with writer Ken Ludwig, director Lucy Bailey, and Fiery Angel bringing Christie’s classic to life in...

2026-04-2910 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 71 - Mary Shelley's FrankensteinRobin & Jane are back In The Stalls — and this week they’ve been at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre to catch Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (Lyric Drama Studio Production, running until 2nd May). Step inside the mind of the visionary eighteen-year-old Mary Shelley as she conjures a story that has captivated audiences for generations. This powerful adaptation by Rona Munro puts Mary at the very centre of the narrative, exploring imagination, responsibility, and the human cost of creation. Victor Frankenstein’s obsessive quest to create life leads to devastating consequences when he abandons his creation — a being left t...

2026-04-2909 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 70 - Cuckoo LandRobin & Jane are back In The Stalls and this week they’re diving into something electric. They’ve been to The MAC to catch Cuckoo Land from Kabosh Theatre Company—and trust us, this is not one to miss. Running until 26th April, this high-voltage gig theatre piece tells the explosive story of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition. 📍 1996. Northern Ireland is on the brink. Politics? A boys’ club. And these women? Done playing nice. From kitchen tables to community halls, Cuckoo Land throws you headfirst into a movement powered by grit, defianc...

2026-04-2011 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 69 - A Bomber's MoonJoin Robin & Jane In The Stalls as they head to The Sanctuary Theatre to catch the powerful new production of A Bomber’s Moon. Set in East Belfast, 1941, this gripping story follows 20-year-old Sadie “Minty” Murray — a young woman balancing life at the Belfast Ropeworks, weekend dances, and the occasional drink in the Vulcan Bar… all while war looms ever closer. Because surely the bombs won’t reach Belfast… will they? In this episode, Robin & Jane dive into the performances, storytelling, and emotional impact of this striking piece of theatre. Expect honest reactions, thoughtful insights, and a few laug...

2026-04-1712 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 68 - Friends! The Musical ParodyThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we’re heading to Belfast’s iconic Grand Opera House to check out the hilarious Friends! The Musical Parody — and trust us, it’s one you won’t want to miss! From its smash-hit runs in New York and Las Vegas, this laugh-out-loud musical comedy brings all your favourite moments from the beloved TV series to the stage — with a fresh, original score and plenty of surprises along the way. Join us as we share our thoughts on this fast-paced, feel-good show featuring Rachel, Ross, Monica...

2026-04-0812 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 67 - Buddy🎭 NEW EPISODE: Robin & Jane In The Stalls 🎙️ 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...

2026-04-0307 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 65 - Give My Head Peace🎭 NEW EPISODE – Robin & Jane In The Stalls 🎙️ This week, Robin & Jane have been laughing their way through Give My Head Peace Live at the The Grand Opera House, Belfast — and they’re here to tell you all about it! The much-loved sitcom gang return for their annual run, with Da, Cal, Pastor Begbie, Sandy, Billy and Dympna all back on stage in a brand new show. Expect a brilliant mix of character comedy, sharp local satire, silly storylines, stand-up from Tim McGarry, and even a song or two along the way. It’s a night of prope...

2026-03-2611 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 64 - I Was The Voice Of Gerry AdamsRobin 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 bril...

2026-03-1005 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 63 - Consumed🎂 This week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls we’ve been to a birthday party… and not everyone was celebrating. Robin & Jane headed to Lyric Belfast for Consumed, the razor-sharp new play by Karis Kelly — and what a night it was. A 90th birthday party that no-one seems to want. Four generations of Northern Irish women reunited under one roof. A house full of hungry ghosts… and more than one skeleton in the closet. (And yes — turn off your phones at dinner. 📵) Following a hit tour and a sell-out run during the Edinb...

2026-03-0409 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 62 - To Kill A MockingbirdThis 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...

2026-03-0210 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 61 - Animal FarmRobin & 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...

2026-02-2508 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 59 - The Human Voice🎭 New Episode Out Now – Robin & Jane In The Stalls! 🎙️ 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 devast...

2026-02-2109 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 60 - The Barber Of Seville🎭🎶 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 Gioa...

2026-02-2009 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 58 - The Importance Of Being EarnestRobin & 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...

2026-02-1610 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 57 - Maggie's Menopause🎭🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️🎭 Robin & Jane have been back In The Stalls this week at Belfast’s Grand Opera House, where they caught the hilarious new show Maggie’s Menopause — running until Saturday! Fresh off the back of 2025’s smash hit Maggie – All 4 Plays in One Hilarious Show, the Muffsta returns… and this time she’s navigating the world of the menopause. 🥵👠 Hot sweats? ✔️ Lost lust? ✔️ Threatening to bate poor Billy round the bap with a leopard-print stiletto? VERY possible. 🔥 Menopausal Muff like you’ve never seen her before! 🔥 Written and produced by award-wi...

2026-02-0510 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls - Lyric Theatre Special🎭 A very special episode from Belfast’s Lyric Theatre! 🎭 This week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, Robin & Jane head to the iconic Lyric Theatre Belfast to celebrate a landmark moment in Northern Ireland’s cultural history — 75 Years of the Lyric Theatre and the opening of the major new exhibition A House of Play. Recorded at the Lyric itself, this episode dives into the story of a theatre that has shaped generations of artists, writers and audiences. Robin & Jane meet Clare O’Malley, granddaughter of the Lyric’s visionary founder Mary O’Malley, who reflects on her grandmother...

2026-02-0218 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 56 - Here & Now The Steps Musical🎭✨ Robin & Jane In The Stalls – Belfast Gets Its Party On! ✨🎭 This week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we’re heading to Belfast’s Grand Opera House for a big, bold, feel-good night out with HERE & NOW – The Steps Musical, running until Saturday! Get ready to move your feet and feel the beat as Robin & Jane dive into the brand-new jukebox musical packed with the iconic hits of pop legends Steps. Hailed as “the biggest jukebox hit since MAMMA MIA!” (The Sun), this show is a full-on celebration of love, friendship, and chasing that happy ending 💃🕺 It’s...

2026-01-3007 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Theatre Awards 2025Robin & Jane take a look back at the best theatre moments of 2025! Plus who will Robin & Jane award Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Musical & Best Overall Theatre Production to??

2025-12-3020 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 55 - A Christmas Carol Robin & Jane In The Stalls – A Christmas Carol (Lyric Theatre, Belfast) Review Robin & Jane are feeling festive as they head to the opening night of A Christmas Carol at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre, and they’re back in the stalls to share their thoughts on this much-loved seasonal favourite. Back by popular demand, Marie Jones’ joyful reimagining of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic returns after enchanting audiences and earning rave reviews in 2024. Running until 10th January, this production promises warmth, wonder and plenty of Christmas cheer. Nobody loathes Christmas more than the infamous...

2025-12-1511 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 52: Faust-ish🎭 Robin & Jane In The Stalls — Episode: Faust-ish at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast 🎭 This week on Theatre Review Podcast: Robin & Jane In The Stalls, our reviewers head to Belfast’s Lyric Theatre to experience Faust-ish — Big Telly’s wickedly inventive reimagining of the Faust legend, running until 9th November as part of this year’s Belfast International Arts Festival. 🔥 Fresh from Off Broadway, where Big Telly picked up Best Production for Granny Jackson’s Dead, the company is back on home turf — and this time, the devil’s got a Northern Irish accent. 💬 Join Robin and Jane as they unpac...

2025-11-0608 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 51 - Blood Brothers🎭 Robin & Jane In The Stalls | Episode: Blood Brothers (UK Tour – Belfast Grand Opera House) 🎭 This week, Robin and Jane are back In The Stalls for one of the most iconic British musicals of all time — Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers. Currently touring the UK, the show is playing at Belfast’s Grand Opera House until 8th November. It’s a special episode: this is Jane’s very first time seeing Blood Brothers — and Robin’s 15th (!!). Expect laughs, nostalgia, a few tears, and a deep dive into why this show continues to captivate audiences decades after its debut.

2025-11-0111 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 50 - Denouement🎭 Robin & Jane In The Stalls | Episode 50 – Denouement at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre 🎭 This week, Robin & Jane step into the near future – or maybe the end of it – as they review John Morton’s Denouement, now running at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast until 15th November. It’s 2048, Armageddon is on the horizon, and Edel and Liam are spending their final hours together in a remote Irish farmhouse. As the world crumbles outside, they cling to memories, bicker over everything and nothing, and reveal what it really means to love — and to live — when time is running out. In this ep...

2025-10-2910 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 49 - The Upside Down House🎭 Robin & Jane In The Stalls | Theatre Review Podcast 🎭 Episode Title: The Upside Down House – Tinderbox Theatre Company @ The MAC, Belfast This week, Robin & Jane are back in Belfast at The MAC to see Tinderbox Theatre Company’s brand-new production The Upside Down House — running until 2nd November. 💔 A first love story, one last time. Heartfelt, hilarious, and wildly imaginative, The Upside Down House takes audiences on a time-bending journey through love, memory, and the struggle to let go. When OLDER returns to the abandoned house of his youth, he comes face-to-face with the memory...

2025-10-2908 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 48 - OttilieThe Belfast International Arts Festival is in full swing, and Robin & Jane are back In The Stalls with a brand new episode you won’t want to miss. This week, they shine the spotlight on “Ottilie” – the international premiere of a powerful one-woman show from Rathmore Productions, running at the Grand Opera House until 24th October. 🎤 Who was Ottilie Patterson? Blues trailblazer, international star, and the voice that brought the Deep South to Northern Ireland. Written by Richard Clements, directed by Matthew McElhinney, and starring the brilliant Jolene O’Hara, Ottilie is a poetic and passionate re...

2025-10-2106 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 47 - UnreconciledIn this episode, Robin & Jane are back in the stalls as Belfast International Arts Festival kicks off! 🎉 They’ve just seen Unreconciled at the Lyric Theatre – a powerful and unforgettable solo play by Jay Sefton and Mark Basquil, directed by Geraldine Hughes. Set in Philadelphia, Unreconciled tells the true story of a young actor cast as Jesus in a school play run by a parish priest. What follows is a deeply personal, often hilarious, and ultimately heartbreaking account of surviving trauma, confronting the past, and reclaiming one’s voice. With striking honesty, vulnerability, and flashes of unexpected humour, t...

2025-10-2007 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 46 - Inspector Morse: House Of GhostsRobin & Jane are back in the stalls — and this week, they’re sleuthing their way through a gripping night at the theatre with Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts, now haunting Belfast’s Grand Opera House until Saturday! 👻 🕵️‍♂️ This first-ever stage adaptation of the legendary detective series brings a brand-new mystery to life: a young actress collapses mid-performance, and what begins as a routine investigation spirals into something far darker, dredging up ghosts from Morse’s own past… ⭐ Starring Tom Chambers (Father Brown, Strictly Come Dancing) as the iconic Inspector Morse ✍️ Written exclusively for the stage – with all the twist...

2025-10-1708 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 45 - Belfast International Arts Festival Preview🎭 Robin & Jane In The Stalls | Belfast International Arts Festival 2025 Preview | Theatre Review Podcast This week on a special episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we're diving headfirst into one of the biggest cultural events on the calendar — the Belfast International Arts Festival! 🌍🎨🎶 As the festival prepares to take over the city from 14 October – 9 November, Robin and Jane preview some of the standout shows and must-see performances lined up for this year's incredible programme. From bold new theatre to breathtaking dance, global voices in literature, powerful visual art and more — we’ve got your guide to what not to miss...

2025-10-1113 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 44 - The PitchRobin & Jane In The Stalls are back — and this week, they’re pitch-side at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre for a powerful new play: THE PITCH 🏐 Set in East Belfast, The Pitch tells the story of three unlikely friends — Robbie, Melissa, and Deren — whose lives collide on a patch of turf that means something different to each of them. Gaelic football, identity, culture, and community all clash and connect on this contested ground, as the shadow of a United Ireland referendum looms. Robin & Jane are diving deep into this timely, thought-provoking production. Is it a game-changer...

2025-10-0306 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 43 - The Shawshank RedemptionThis week on Robin & Jane IN The Stalls, our favourite theatre-loving duo head behind bars at Belfast’s Grand Opera House for a gripping performance of The Shawshank Redemption — running until Saturday only! 🔒 Based on Stephen King's powerful novella, this stage adaptation takes us deep inside Shawshank prison, where injustice, resilience, and an unlikely friendship between Andy Dufresne and Red light the spark of hope in the darkest of places. With an incredible cast featuring Joe McFadden (Strictly, Holby City), Ben Onwukwe (London’s Burning, RSC), and Bill Ward (Coronation Street, Emmerdale), this production is packed wi...

2025-10-0207 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 42 - Dear ArabellaThis week, Robin & Jane took their seats at Belfast's Lyric Theatre for Dear Arabella by the legendary Marie Jones – and wow, do they have thoughts! Three women. Three lives intertwined by love, regret, and the quiet power of a simple, random act of kindness. There's Jean, feeling the walls close in as she cares for her difficult mother… Elsie, still struggling to connect with the man her husband became after the war… and Arabella, a widow haunted by the ghosts of what could’ve been. With Dear Arabella, Marie Jones once again proves her magic: her sign...

2025-10-0106 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 41 - FolliesThis week, Robin & Jane are donning their sequins and stepping into the hauntingly glamorous world of Follies, Northern Ireland Opera’s bold new production of the Sondheim classic at Belfast’s Grand Opera House. ✨ A crumbling theatre. 🕰️ A reunion decades in the making. 👻 Ghosts of the past — and songs you won’t forget. But here’s the question: Does this new take on the legendary 7-time Tony Award-winning musical hit the high notes — or lose its mind? 👀 Tune in as Robin & Jane pull back the velvet curtain to give their thoughts on everything from the st...

2025-09-1616 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 40 - Ulster AmericanThis week, our intrepid theatre reviewers Robin & Jane took their seats at The Sanctuary Theatre Belfast for Ulster American by East Belfast’s own David Ireland — and what a night it was! A Hollywood actor. An ambitious English director. A Northern Irish playwright. The stage is set for collaboration… but egos, politics, and power struggles turn this dark comedy into a powder keg. How far will each of them go to be heard? Robin & Jane dive into the performances of James Boal, Caroline Curran, and Andrew McClay, unpack the biting satire, and explore how Ireland’s script f...

2025-08-3008 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 39 - Simon & Garfunkel StoryThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, our dynamic theatre-loving duo took their seats at Belfast's Grand Opera House for one of the most beloved music tribute shows of our time — The Simon & Garfunkel Story. But did it live up to the global hype? 🌍🎶 With over 50 countries visited and more than 20 performances in London’s West End, including the legendary Palladium, The Simon & Garfunkel Story promises an unforgettable night of nostalgia, stunning visuals, and timeless hits like Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and Homeward Bound — all performed by a full live band alongside powerful storytelling...

2025-08-3010 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 38 - Mother Of All The BehansThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we’ve taken a trip to Belfast’s Grand Opera House to catch Mother Of All The Behans, starring the phenomenal Imelda May — and wow, what a night at the theatre! Following two sell-out runs in Dublin, this one-week-only engagement in Belfast is not to be missed. Imelda May shines in this powerful and moving tribute to Kathleen Behan, mother to the legendary Brendan Behan. From the book by Brian Behan & adapted and directed by Peter Sheridan, this production is a is an entertaining journey through the social history of Dublin and the...

2025-08-1910 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls - Episode 37 - The Girl On The TrainThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, our intrepid theatre duo took their seats at Belfast’s Grand Opera House to catch the gripping new production of The Girl On The Train – and trust us, they’ve got thoughts 🎤👀 Adapted from Paula Hawkins’ international bestseller, this thriller takes us deep into the mind of Rachel Watson, whose daily train ride becomes anything but routine when she witnesses something shocking through the window. With Laura Whitmore in the spotlight and a plot packed with twists, this play keeps you guessing right to the final scene. Tune in as Rob...

2025-08-1505 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 36 - Holiday Flush This week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we pack our factor 50 and head to sunny Spain (well... in spirit!) to review Holiday Flush by Rosemary Drama Group Set in June 1982, this hilarious play sees two Belfast families jet off to the Costa Blanca in search of sun, fun, sangria… and maybe a Northern Ireland win against Spain in the World Cup! But of course, things don’t go quite to plan – with delayed flights, holiday romances, blistering sunburn, and a poolside disaster! Expect: Chaotic travel Holiday Romance 80s nostalgia (and sunburn) Football fever Laugh-out-loud moments Robin and Jane break down the...

2025-08-1109 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 34 - The TunnelThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we're swapping the velvet seats for prison sheets as we head to Belfast’s Lyric Theatre for The Tunnel – running until 16th August! Set in Long Kesh Prison, 1976, The Tunnel is a gripping and deeply human drama. Academy Award-winning director Terry George teams up with Brassneck Theatre Company for the Irish premiere of this thrilling masterpiece Escape plans. Heavy construction. A tunnel beneath it all. But what are they really digging – a path to freedom, or their own graves? Tune in as we unpack the tension, t...

2025-08-0412 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 33 - Everybody's Talking About JamieThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, we’re heading to The MAC, Belfast, where Everybody’s Talking About Jamie — and trust us, you will be too! 💃🌈 Brought to the stage by the Alfie Boe James Huish Academy of Theatre Arts, this bold and beautiful production isn’t your average youth musical. Directed by James Huish, it’s a timely and heartfelt celebration of identity, courage, and self-expression — arriving just as Belfast Pride 2025 kicks off. 🏳️‍🌈 ✨ 🎧 Listen now as we dive into why this production is one not to miss. 🎟️ Catch it at The MAC until Saturday!

2025-07-2507 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 32 - Rocky Horror ShowThis week on Robin & Jane In The Stalls, our dynamic duo don their fishnets and step into the time warp as they head to Belfast’s Grand Opera House to see the one and only Rocky Horror Show! Following its sell-out run in August 2023, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical is back — and it’s just as gloriously outrageous as ever! With over 35 million theatregoers worldwide, this cult classic tells the tale of sweethearts Brad and Janet, a broken-down car, and one wild night inside Dr. Frank’n’Furter’s eerie mansion. From sequins to sci-fi, Adam...

2025-07-2310 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 31 - GreaseThis week, we head to Rydell High for The Grand Opera House Trust’s 13th Annual Summer Youth Production – the one and only GREASE! 💃🕺 Packed with iconic songs, slick moves, and high school drama, did this youth-led production leave us hopelessly devoted—or just stranded at the drive-in? 🎶 👀 Tune in as we dive into the performances, direction, choreography, and all the energy these rising stars brought to the stage. Did this young cast prove they’re the stars of tomorrow? ✨ 🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts.

2025-07-1807 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 30 - What Did You Do For Ireland Da?This week Robin & Jane have been to The Mac to see the new play, What Did You Do For Ireland, Da? by Bronagh Diamond. The play tells the story of one family from the New Lodge Road and their 17 year-old son, Jamie as he struggles to make sense of his sexuality and the world around him.

2025-06-2806 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 29 - Lockdown DLATo mark five years since the first lockdown, hapless freedom fighters, the Dundonald Liberation Army, are back with their sell-out, smash-hit comedy Lockdown DLA! Robin & Jane have been to The Mac this week as Davy "The Venezuelan" Taylor and his right-hand man John "Horse" McCracken are being forced to isolate together in their high-rise flat but what will our reviewers make of this?

2025-06-2708 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 28 - Only Fools & HorsesThe smash hit show Only Fools and Horses the Musical - direct from a record-breaking four-year sold-out run-in London’s West End has arrived at Belfast's Grand Opera House, starring comedy legend Paul Whitehouse as Grandad! But was this a truly cushty night out for Robin & Jane!

2025-06-2609 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 27 - Six The MusicalFrom Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. SIX has arrived at The Grand Opera House, Belfast & Robin & Jane are In The Stalls!!

2025-06-1108 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 26 - The Importance Of Being EarnestThis week Robin & Jane step into a world of wit, charm, and sheer hilarity as The Importance of Being Earnest takes centre stage at Belfast's Lyric Theatre but how many handbags will our reviewers give this production?? The Importance Of Being Earnest runs until 6th July. Book your tickets here - https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/the-importance-of-being-earnest

2025-06-1011 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 25 - Anthem For DissatisfactionThis week Robin & Jane have been to The Mac to see Anthem For Dissatisfaction, a euphoric, working-class celebration of the power of live music, teenage angst, sibling rivalry and love in this electric and hilarious, coming-of-age anthem for anyone who ever wanted more.  Anthem For Dissatisfaction runs at The Mac until Saturday 7th June. And then: Playhouse, Derry - 11th June Marketplace, Armagh - 12th June St Enda's, Glengormley - 13th June Down Arts Centre - 14th June Black Mountain Shared Space - 15th June Ir...

2025-06-0607 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 24 - Ghost StoriesRobin & Jane were brave enough to check out the UK Touring Production of Ghost Stories at Belfast's Grand Opera House! This truly terrifying theatrical experience was created by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator of Derren Brown’s television and stage shows. Ghost Stories mixes the very best of theatre with the buzz of a thrill-ride, delivering something truly unique......but do our theatre reviwers agree??

2025-05-2910 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 23 - Queen Of The BeesRobin & Jane were back in the stalls...or rather in the pews on Friday for Johanna Gallagher's one woman show Queen Of The Bees at The Sanctuary Theatre in East Belfast. But did this story about a local beekeeper leave our theatre reviewers buzzing with excitement or wanting to hit the bar for another glass of some really good Shiraz!!

2025-05-2611 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 22 - Tina Turner Musical West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, has arrived at The Grand Opera House, Belfast as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour.......But did Robin & Jane find it quite Simply The Best?? Watch the latest episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls or listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon & all Podcast Platforms! You can catch the Tina Turner Musical at Belfast's Grand Opera House until 24th May and then Bord Gáis Energy Theatre Dublin from 27th May to 14th June.

2025-05-1511 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 21 - Dressed For SpaceNew episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls....or Robin & Jane On The Roof! Award-winning Belfast writer and performer Patrick J O Reilly brings his captivating new play, Dressed for Space, to a Belfast audience for the first time but was it out of this world for Robin & Jane?

2025-05-1106 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 20 - Nell GwynnNEW EPISODE OF ROBIN & JANE IN THE STALLS This time Robin & Jane are transported back to London in 1660 to meet an ambitious young orange seller who takes to the stage of the new theatre in Drury Lane, causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers. But did The Lyric Drama Studio's production of Nell Gwynn cause any stirrings in the stalls....Watch now to find out or listen on all podcast platforms Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc

2025-05-1009 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 19 - Camille O'Sullivan, Morgan Roussel & Paul McVeighNEW EPISODE OF ROBIN & JANE IN THE STALLS This week its three reviews for the price of one: Camille O'Sullivan at The Empire French Composer Morgan Roussel at Belfast's Grand Central Hotel Short Stories by Paul McVeigh at The Deer's Head

2025-05-0916 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 18 - The Lion, The Witch & The WardrobeGet ready for the adventure of a lifetime as the West End smash-hit production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has arrived in Belfast. Robin & Jane were invited along to the opening night, but what did they think of it? Check out the latest episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls! And, we have some Christmas Theatre News from Lyric Belfast & some news for fans of Derry Girls at the end of the podcast. The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe runs at The Grand Opera House, Belfast until Saturday. Book your tickets here...

2025-05-0111 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 17 - Murder For TwoThis week the killer musical comedy Murder For Two from Bruiser at The Mac comes under the spotlight. When famous novelist Arthur Whitney is found dead at his birthday party, a small-town cop with big detective dreams steps in to solve the case—before the real detective arrives. Can Robin & Jane solve this high-energy whodunnit.....or do they really care?? Check out their latest theatre review! Murder For Two runs at The Mac, Belfast until 11th May. Book your tickets here - https://themaclive.com/event/murder-for-two Following on from the MAC, the co...

2025-04-2807 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 16 - Horrible Histories (Awful Egyptians)From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are Robin & Jane ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare they enter through the Gates of the afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in but what did Robin & Jane make of Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians at Belfast's Grand Opera House!

2025-04-2507 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 15 - Our New GirlCraving your next psychological thriller? Could Our New Girl be the drama fix you've been waiting for? But did the latest play at Belfast's Lyric Theatre have Robin & Jane on the edge of their seats?? Our New Girl runs until 4th May. Book your tickets here - https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/our-new-girl

2025-04-2310 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 14 - Foil, Arms & HogThis week Robin & Jane have been to see internet sensations Foil Arms and Hog who have returned to The Grand Opera House, Belfast with their brand new show, Skittish! But did Robin & Jane enjoy it??

2025-04-1809 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 13 - Thursdays With ElvisThis week Robin & Jane go to see Thursdays With Elvis, a new musical comedy by Martin Lynch at Belfast's Grand Opera House

2025-04-0806 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 11 - Give My Head PeacdThis week Robin & Jane have been catching up with your favourite characters from Ulster’s best-loved dysfunctional family: Da, Cal, Ma, Dympna, Billy, Pastor Begbie and Sandy the Kneebreakers barman. After numerous sell-out tours across Northern Ireland, Give My Head Peace returns to Belfast's Grand Opera House

2025-03-2809 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 10 - The Velveteen RabbitThis week Robin & Jane join the Velveteen Rabbit, Jack (in the box), Robbo the robot and all their friends in a tale filled with humour, heart and friendship. This new musical adaptation of Margery Williams’ beloved children’s classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, has been re-imagined by Jan Carson and Duke Special, and set in the 1980s. The Velveteen Rabbit runs at Belfast's Lyric Theatre until March 30th

2025-03-2006 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 9 - ChicagoThis time it's “Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. It's the UK Touring Production of Chicago

2025-03-1807 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 8 - Dear Evan HansenThis week Robin & Jane review the UK Touring Production of Dear Evan Hansen at Belfast's Grand Opera House

2025-03-1308 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 7 - Three Short Comedies by Sean O'CaseyNEW EPISODE OF ROBIN & JANE IN THE STALLS This time it's Druid's Three Short Comedies by Sean O'Casey at Lyric Belfast that comes under the spotlight. You can also catch this production at: Pavilion Theatre Dun Laoghaire 11-15 March The Everyman Cork 19-22 March Town Hall Theatre Galway 25-29 March

2025-03-0707 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 6 - Les Miserables: Let The People SingIt was the Amateur Premiere of Les Miserables: Let The People Sing at Belfast's Grand Opera House this week, a UK wide project celebrating the 40th anniversary of the world’s most popular musical. Robin & Jane were In The Stalls.....but did they enjoy it ?

2025-03-0710 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Ep5 - Under The LightsThis week Robin & Jane review C21 Theatre Company's production of Under The Lights at The Mac then on tour: Wed 26 Feb Ards Arts Centre Newtownards 7.30pm Fri 28 th Feb Down Arts Centre, Downpatrick 8pm, Sat 1st March Island Arts Centre Lisburn 8pm.

2025-02-2510 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 4 - JosephThis week Robin & Jane review Joseph & His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Belfast's Grand Opera House

2025-02-2209 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 3 - The Gap YearThis week Robin & Jane review The Gap Year at Belfast's Lyric Theatre

2025-02-1509 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls Episode 2 War HorseThis week Robin & Jane review The National Theatre's Production Of War Horse at Belfast's Grand Opera House

2025-02-0709 min

Robin & Jane In The Stalls Robin & Jane In The Stalls - Episode 1A brand new Theatre Review Podcast with Robin Elliott & Jane Hardy. This week Leesa Harker's Maggie starring Caroline Curran is under the spotlight!

2025-02-0114 min