The Xmas Chainsaw Massacre

Just when you thought it was safe to get back into Christmas… Belfast’s cult comedy cabaret is back… and this time the Hallow’istmas team are cooking up something absolutely delicious for the festive season, and you’re all invited! (Hell, some of you might even be on the menu).

 So come and join your (g)host with the most, Sir Arthur Chichester (Dan Leith) as he presents an evening of fiendish festive fun*

Hallow’istmas will be serving up some fine live (undead) comedy, music, and the chance to win some fantastic prizes… It may be your favourite holiday that you never even knew existed. 

Why not add a little horror to the holidays? You know you want to… and grandad will be so disappointed if you can’t make it for dinner.

*With fantastic special guests and just a tiny taste of cannibalism.

Janey Mac is Hot (Blame the Hormones)

An improvised comedy show exploring the chaotic joys of ageing. 

Janey Mac is a Belfast-born writer, comedian and improviser. She has trained in improv comedy in London and Chicago. This is her first (mostly) improvised solo show. 

Dune! The Musical

A memoir in song by the Earl of Caladan, trusted adviser to the Padisha Emperor and beloved troubadour-warrior, the bard Gurney Halleck.

Following the success of his work on "A Child's History of Muad'Dib" Gurney will perform hits from his back catalogue and introduce never-before-heard songs from his time among the Fremen.

Sing along with little Paul Atreides on his journey to Sietch Tabr; can he tame the worm, save the world and get the girl?

Forget everything you know about Arrakis and get ready for Dune! The Musical...

The Ultimate Bubble Show

Experience the best in Soap Bubble Entertainment!

Join Ray, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder, and help him in his quest to complete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble.

This is a fast paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible bubble sculptures, effects and magical displays.

Watch in amazement as Ray creates a volcano bubble, a soap bubble carrousel, a bubble ghost and even a tornado inside a bubble!!!!!

Join Ray and see if he can make THE ULTIMATE SQUARE BUBBLE

Hallow'istmas: Rosemary's Baby it's Cold Outside

Rosemary is having a baby... and what better way to celebrate than at a haunted cabaret full of comedy, music, live entertainment and prizes?

Does it matter that you don't know Rosemary? Or that her child might be demonic? Or that you've never heard of Hallow'istmas? No! Of course not!

So come and join your (g)host with the most, Sir Arthur Chichester (Dan Leith) as he presents an evening of fiendish festive fun*

Come along to Hallow'istmas... It may be your favourite holiday that you never even knew existed. Why not add a little horror to the holidays?

Content Warning: Adult Humour

Diana: The Untold & Untrue Story

Do you know the story of Diana? Probably. But do you know our story of Diana? We very much doubt it.

Join Diana in heaven as she shares the untold and untrue tale of her extraordinary life.

Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy - this unique celebration of the peoples princess is as hilarious as it is tasteless.

The show follows our previous productions how to live a jellicle life: life lessons from the 2019 hit movie musical 'cats' and Awkward Conversations With Animals I've F*cked.

Murder She Got Wrote Off

A solar eclipse, the solstice at Newgrange, Halley’s comet. Only one rare natural phenomenon can top these for pure awe and wonder. I am, of course talking about a St Patricks day that falls on a weekend.

Jessica is back in Ireland and death has followed! On this most drunken of holy days, join us in a live staging of an actual Murder She Wrote episode with one key difference! It’s a drinking game!

There are many rules and while we encourage you to follow them, we cannot be held responsible for any damage/injury/phone calls you make to that one ex you totally think you could get back, cause you’ve grown so much as a person since the break up and what if they were the one and the fear of dying alone and unloved is your primary motive…….

Murder She Got Wrote Off

Christmas Special

This festive season lets remember the true meaning of christmas. Getting s**tfaced and watching trash TV! A classic episode of Murder She Wrote brought to life live on stage with all the deceit, violence and sexual tension you expect, and some you don’t. 

When Jessica says “I don’t mean to pry” we all take a drink. When the police tell Jes to “Stay out of this investigation!” we all take a drink. When there is “Unberable sexual tension™” we all take a drink! We strongly advise any attending to have a will written and notarised as this will likely get messy!

Make this christmas season one you’ll remember by drinking like you’re trying to forget! At Cabot Cove, we don’t judge, only Jess can do that.

The 4 Worst Things I’ve Ever Done

by Ewan McGowan

Erin has done bad things. 4 things, to be specific. 4 things that she believes are unforgivable. 4 things that keep her up at night. The 4 worst things she has ever done, and she’s about to confess them all.

Written and directed by Ewan McGowan, and starring Katie Shortt, ‘The 4 Worst Things’ is a dark comedy which explores themes of meaning, morality, existentialism and grief in a uniquely funny and thought-provoking way.   

The Wife and Me… and my Sex Doll Ruby

by Mark Kavanagh

Mike and Alison have been married for some time.  The spark has gone and things have grown stale.  

Alison works all the hours of the day as a photographer to pay the bills and keep a roof over their heads.  Mike had hopes and aspirations but they have been thrown to the roadside to rot and he is on the verge of a mental breakdown.  So he decides to buy the newest thing in masturbation technology - a realistic looking, talking and thinking sex robot.  But for how long can a marriage of three survive and for how long can Alison support her husband’s fragile mental state?  

This dark comedy is about sex, marriage, mental health, communication and the role of technology in our lives.  Perfect for anyone who’s ever been in a relationship.

Country & Irish

by Patrick McCabe

A man, a banana and a tape recorder.
…and a bomb.

Donie Burris has a whole heap of troubles facing him: with his girlfriend, her son, Albanian gangsters, the Longford mafia and a very overbearing mammy. How can he get them all off his back? He imagines himself as the star of his own gangster movie, and he won’t go down without a fight…

In a special collabration with Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, Accidental brings you this brilliant On Demand performance. Recorded by Accidental in the Smock Alley Theatre, it will be available only from Accidental & Smock Alley for a limited time.

How to Live a Jellicle Life

5 March 2022

Following 5-star reviews and two sold out runs, the jellicle show is coming to Belfast and Accidental!

A show that provides a jellicle discussion about the jellicle aspects of the jellicle cats in 'Cats' and how you can apply them to your life in order to make it truly jellicle.

Expect jellicle laughs, jellicle dance and a very jellicle PowerPoint presentation.

She Wants to be a What?

8 May 2021

By Berni Kerr

Produced and directed by Patricia Byrne

Single mother Gwen is an open-minded, liberal feminist. With her lifelong friend Maggie, she’s actively involved in a steady succession of protests aimed at putting the world to rights. Until…. something happens to change her world.

Berni Kerr’s gripping new drama explores the journey of a transgender man from a mother’s perspective. It charts with empathy, incisiveness and dark humour the impact on their friends and family circle, and the support that is available. It also touches on the mental health care system.

Drunken Lullabies

12 February 2021

Sixpenny Productions presents Drunken Lullabies at Accidental Theatre

Written By: Cathal J. Ferris

 Drunken Lullabies is an autobiographical rollercoaster ride which is both hilarious and gripping in equal measure. This heart felt one man show fuelled by determination follows a young actor with dreams of making it big, from the back streets of Belfast to the bright lights of London and all the drunken nights in between.

No Touching Theatre Festival

Day One

16 September 2020

Featuring:

SPONGE BOB by Mark Kavanagh

SEE YOU by Colm Doran

CLADY QUARRY by Peter Kinkaid

BUSTER by Clare Monnelly

OPERATION OTTOLENGHI by Eva O’Connor

FISH by Sionnán Ní Nualláin

STAND UP GUY by Gina Donnelly

Day Two

17 September 2020

Featuring:

TOGETHERNESS by Jonathan Hughes

BIRD ABOUT TOWN by Jessie Doyle

LATE NIGHT by Michael Lavery

GABAGOOL by Annie Keegan

SHE WAITS AT THE WINDOW by Jennifer Keating

DIRTY TALK by Madi O’Carroll

SLIPPERY WHEN WET by Leanne Devlin

Day Three

18 September 2020

Featuring:

THE LANDS by Íde Simpson

THE CHILDLESS AUNT by Aoibéann McCann & Karis Halsall

MELONS FOR TWO by Clare McMahon

WHAT WOULD MEDUSA DO by Holly Anna Furey

BOLLIXED by Patrick O’Sullivan

A FORMAL OCCASION by Saorla Roger

SLIPPERY WHEN WET by Fionn Foley