Ulster Drama Festival - Bouncers by Belvoir 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.


Bouncers - Belvoir Players

John Godber

A darkly comic play about the gatekeepers' view of nightclub customers.

Strong Language & Adult Themes.

First performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1977, Bouncers has been translated into many languages and has enjoyed world-wide success. The director of this production has acted in four different versions of the play and, with permission, has made a few adjustments to the original script in order to make the play resonate more with today's Festival audiences.

It tells the story of one night at a popular nightclub, told through the eyes of four bouncers We see other points of view too, as the actors give life to around thirty other comic caricatures who, for various reasons, come to the nightclub door.

📍Venue: The Courtyard Theatre
📅Date: 22 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.