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Never seen it film club PRESENTS
Cruel Intentions (1999)
The Never Seen It Film Club is a special subscription membership for those who have never seen some of the classics of cinema and for those who’d love to see them one more time!
Monthly Screenings
Sunday 28th April I 6pm BST
Handmade Music
Monthly experimental music night in Belfast.
Short sets, time to chat, space to move. First Thursday each month!
Thursday 2 May 2024 | Doors 8pm BST
Electric Circus with Darragh Morgan
Electric Circus is Ireland’s newest contemporary music ensemble. With a focus on works that foreground the intersection of acoustic instruments and spatialised electronic sound, the group commissions new work, develops interdisciplinary projects and facilitates artist residencies in North-West Ireland.
Friday 3 May 2024 | Doors 6.30pm BST
Artflow
ArtFlow is a monthly Sunday where Accidental’s venue opens up for artists to come in, meet other artists, exchange skills, culture, and personal life together.
Sunday 5 May 2024 | 3pm BST
The om collective
The OM collective returns to Accidental featuring performances from its founder members and a new addition from the North Coast.
Friday 10 May 2024 | Doors 7pm BST
LAST NIGHT A FLUTE BAND SAVED MY LIFE
As part of the Northern Ireland Mental Health Arts Festival, Beyond Skin presents a panel discussion and musical performance exploring the important role marching bands play, ensuring they are looking after the wellbeing of their members.
Monday 13 May 2024 | 7pm BST
CRIME & THE CITY SOLUTION (LIVE /ACOUSTIC)
Crime & the City Solution is proud to announce the launch of a three-piece acoustic version of the band that will be known as Crime & the City Solution (Acoustic) or Crime (Acoustic) for short.
Tuesday 14 May 2024 | Doors 7pm BST
COSMIC JAM
Open mic at Accidental Theatre with a full backline of instruments & mics. For performers or audiences interested in diverse & experimental music & jamming.
Thursday 16 May 2024 | 8pm BST
THE INAUGURAL TERRAIN FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSIC
TERRAIN is a new, one-day festival embracing modern classical and improvised music in the broadest possible sense.
Saturday 18 May 2024 | Doors 11.45am BST
Accidental Comedy Club
With sets from the best alternative acts, legends of the scene and new guys giving it go. Likely to be weird, queer and very nerdy. Knowledge of Terminator cannon, love of surreal one liners and sympathy for the middle aged white man out of his depth highly recommended.
Sunday 19 May 2024 | 8pm BST
Janey mac is hot (Blame the hormones)
An improvised comedy show exploring the chaotic joys of ageing.
Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 May 2024 | 7.30pm BST
ELENA GABRIELLE - OK!?
Comedian Elena Gabrielle is back with a bang in her new comedy show "Ok!?" where she challenges her audience to answer one simple question - Are you okay? Are WE ok?!
Tuesday 28 May 2024 | 8pm BST
THE EXPERIMENTAL SERIES - IMAGINED SPACES WORKSHOP COMES TO BELFAST
Join Gail Low and Kirsty Gunn, of exciting writing programme, Imagined Spaces (www.imaginedspaces.org), across a morning of creative reading and writing.
Friday 7 June 2024 | 11am BST
“PRETTY UGLY": PRETTY GOOD FUN!
An advance reading from the brand new collection of short stories just out by internationally award winning author Kirsty Gunn.
Come prepared for a controversial, thought provoking and highly engaging presentation and discussion.
Friday 7 June 2024 | 3pm BST
EXPLORING OONA BY ALICE LYONS
For any writer, especially those daring to venture into uncharted literary territories, this event is an exhilarating opportunity to embrace your creative instincts, push the boundaries of storytelling, and connect with fellow pioneers in the ever-evolving landscape of literature.
Saturday 8 June 2024 | 7.30pm BST
ACCIDENTAL'S WRITER'S CORNER
Get ready to unleash your creativity in the creative atmosphere at Writers Corner. Say goodbye to the distractions of noisy cafes and kitchen tables, and immerse yourself in a dedicated space with writers just like you.
Sunday 9 June 2024 | 12pm BST
NOVELS-IN-THE-PIPELINE SERIES
In this electrifying event, immerse yourself in the world of literature as four exceptional writers unveil tantalising glimpses of their upcoming novels. Get a sneak peek into novels poised to captivate your imagination, or even wield your influence over final drafts or potential book titles!
Tuesday 11 June 2024 | 7pm BST
The Ultimate Bubble Show
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.
Sunday 30 June 2024 | 11am, 1pm & 3pm BST