Our theatre and comedy is born first on the streets of Belfast. Colloquially the magnificent artwork ‘Harmony’ in Thanksgiving Square is known as 'doll with the ball’ and that just about sums up the humour of the local people here - irreverent and razor sharp. There are numerous venues around the city in which to experience excellent theatre and comedy and sample the unique charm and wit of Belfast. Theatre in Belfast is cherished and well attended; a tradition that has fostered and developed the talents of several generations of successful and highly respected performers, including Liam Neeson, Stephen Rea, James Ellis, James Nesbitt, Colin Blakely, Greer Garson, Stephen Boyd, Gerard Murphy, Patrick Magee and Adrian Dunbar. Belfast’s dynamic theatre companies have premiered work by Sam Thompson, Stewart Parker, Brian Friel, Frank McGuinness, Anne Devlin, Graham Reid, Martin Lynch and Jennifer Johnston.  And who could forget the great comedians that have emerged from the Province, like Frank Carson and Patrick Kielty.