@Jimifay

Executive Producer/Artistic Director/CEO of Lyric Theatre, Belfast; https://xitter.cf/t.co/Ztfc4UNuvd -husband of an Artist, dad of a teen.Walked by a dog allweathers.

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Joined June 2010
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“A powerful experience, Wycherley commanding the stage… required viewing.” @WycherleyDon stars in The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong @LyricBelfast. My @BritTheatreGuid review: britishtheatreguide.info/rev…

Theatre review: The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong from Wooden Bridge Productions at Lyric...

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“The Lyric gives voice to everyone in Northern Ireland,” says the theatre’s boss, Jimmy Fay. “It’s a beacon.” Fay views the 2026 programme, celebrating 75 years of the Lyric, as an opportunity to showcase current creative talent, as well as honouring the theatre’s past. A great article in The Guardian, read more here theguardian.com/stage/2026/a…

A peace process thriller, the DUP opera and countless cuppas: Belfast’s Lyric theatre at 75

What began as a tiny space above the founder’s stables became the beating heart of the city’s performing arts. Its leader Jimmy Fay reflects on recent hits and reveals what audiences can expect from...

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Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers at their finest, lighting it up with “A Night in Tunisia”
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Fascinating and involving to see @DruidTheatre's compelling, dark and dangerous Macbeth from the crow's nest of the raised on-stage seating @LyricBelfast. Superb anchoring performances by Marty Rea & Marie Mullen, @IamSeanKearns deftly multi-tasking & stealing the Porter's scene.
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As Michael Patrick's wife's touching tribute said: "A life as full as any human can live. Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger-haired man." My @TheStage obituary of an actor-writer who made his mark on Northern Irish theatre. thestage.co.uk/obituaries--a…

Obituary: Michael Patrick – actor and writer

Northern Irish actor and writer, whose acclaimed, pioneering portrayal of Richard III won the Judges’ Award at The Stage Awards 2025

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Jimmy Fay retweeted
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Steve Jobs literally predicted the iPhone, the Internet, AI and the next 50 years of technology in a single speech from 1983:
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Erik Dolphy Quintet, Stockholm Session, CBS Studio, November 19, 1961.
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Elis Regina + Jobim = perfection
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"A fearsome piece of writing, realised through committed performances." Karis Kelly's Consumed from @painesplough, @ParkTheatre and hosts @LyricBelfast. My @BritTheatreGuid review: britishtheatreguide.info/rev…

Theatre review: Consumed from Paines Plough, Lyric Theatre, Park Theatre at Lyric Theatre, Belfast

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Salad Jazz@SaladJazz1Feb 19
Miles Davis Quintet Live at Teatro dell'Arte in Milan, Italy on October 11, 1964 ft. Herbie Hancock #Jazz Miles Davis-tp Wayne Shorter-sax Herbie Hancock-p Ron Carter-bs Tony Williams-ds
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Good to be at the launch of @LyricBelfast's 75th anniversary exhibition and be reminded of a remarkable legacy. Vivid speeches from @moneillsf & @little_pengelly recognising the Lyric's contribution to NI. A spur to more funding for the arts @gordonlyons1?lyrictheatre.co.uk/whats-on/…
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LYRIC CELEBRATIONS: A wonderful night of celebrations @LyricBelfast to honour the life of the founder of the theatre Mary O’Malley 75 years ago. I was delighted to have a hand in pulling this collection of paintings together with @Kim_Mawhinney. @.ClaireMurray @JimiFay
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Salad Jazz@SaladJazz1Jan 9
Born on February 27, 1923, Dexter Gordon(1923-1990) was an American jazz tenor saxophonist who recorded hundreds of albums throughout his lifetime and was among the most influential musicians of the 20th century. #Jazz Dexter Gordon - Second Balcony Jump (Switzerland, 1963)
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Thank you, Michael.
Michael Quinn@QuinnfreelanceJan 8
Congrats to @LyricBelfast's @Jimifay on his fourth successive year in @TheStage 100, "the definitive list of the most influential figures in the UK theatre and performing arts industry". And to ex-pat Liam McMullan, working wonders @theBarnTheatre, for his debut on the list.
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In 1985, Warren Buffett sat down for his most iconic interview ever. If you want to understand the psychology of wealth, this is 10 minutes of pure gold. Save this rare footage, you’ll be coming back to it.
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This is so good it hurts. Chet Baker live with “Time After Time”
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Jimmy Fay: The man behind Belfast’s Lyric Theatre on his career and why ‘it never stops’ belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/enter…
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A very special episode of Robin & Jane In The Stalls drops THIS MONDAY at 8pm! The Robin & Jane In The Stalls Theatre Awards 2025. You can watch live on YouTube - youtu.be/YjN4d0l5VMw Or listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon etc #theatreawards #theatrepodcast @janeeliothardy
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Such a wonderful way to spend the afternoon of Christmas Eve! A “Christmas Carol” @LyricBelfast was first class. Feeling very festive now and appreciating the arts so much, as always🎄 Happy Christmas one and all ❤️
Paula with Dan Gordon who played Scrooge

ALT Paula with Dan Gordon who played Scrooge

Picture of the stage before the play began

ALT Picture of the stage before the play began

Paula with her husband Ian, son Thomas and daughter Rebecca standing at a Christmas tree

ALT Paula with her husband Ian, son Thomas and daughter Rebecca standing at a Christmas tree

A man standing on the stage holding a sign saying “Resist than cuts@

ALT A man standing on the stage holding a sign saying “Resist than cuts@

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My @BritTheatreGuid round-up of NI theatre highs and lows in 2025. Shout-outs to @ReplayTheatreCo @LyricBelfast @TheMACBelfast @BruiserNI @BigTellyNI @DruidTheatre @NIOpera @tinderboxNI @KaboshTheatre @BUTheatreCo @c21Theatre @theduncairn @Jimifay britishtheatreguide.info/fea…

Theatre feature: Northern Ireland theatre highlights in 2025

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