Established in 1951 and moved to the banks of the River Lagan 17 years later, the Lyric has re-emerged bigger and better than ever following a £multi-million rebuild. Three performance spaces and a cafe/bar ensure its status as Northern Ireland's only full-time producing theatre. Its ever-eclectic range of quality drama often includes classic Irish plays and works by exciting new writers. NI-born film star Liam Neeson began his acting career here and is the Lyric's patron.