Ulster Drama Festival - Steel Magnolias by Bart Players @ Courtyard Theatre April 2026

The Ulster Drama Festival is set to captivate audiences once again with its eclectic line-up of theatrical performances. Running from Monday 20th to Saturday 25th April 2026, this year's festival promises to be a celebration of talent, creativity, and the power of storytelling.

Now in its 72nd year, the festival has become a cornerstone of the local arts scene, showcasing the best in both established and emerging talent. With thought-provoking dramas, true stories, and celebrated classics there will be something for everyone at this year's festival.


Steel Magnolias - Bart Players

Robert Harling

A heart-warming, poignant comedy-drama.

Truvy’s beauty salon is where everyone goes to have their hair done. The outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoo and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon Ouiser, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years.”), an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter Shelby is about to marry. Filled with hilarious repartee and several acerbic verbal collisions, the comedy moves toward tragedy when Shelby risks her life in a dangerous pregnancy. Confronted with mortality, the ladies draw together to find strength – and love – in the wake of tragedy.

This amateur production of “Steel Magnolias” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

📍Venue: The Courtyard Theatre
📅Date: 21 April 2026
⏰Time: 8.00pm
🎟️Tickets: £16.50 & £14.50 (Concession)
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Book for all six nights and enjoy a 20% discount. Definitely not to be missed.