{"id":24729,"date":"2026-01-12T12:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=24729"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:43:45","slug":"whatsonni-coms-pick-of-the-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2026\/01\/whatsonni-coms-pick-of-the-week\/","title":{"rendered":"whatsonni.com&#8217;s pick of the week!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Antrim<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-24731\" src=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" \/>Ale by Rail!\u00a0 The first train of the year for this popular event. The bar does a mid week discount (10% or so). Now that the new rail station is open the travel is not so convoluted as when the station was being built and traffic diversions were a pain!<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/event\/56607-ale-by-rail\/the-central-bar-carrickfergus\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Armagh<\/h4>\n<p>Hamlet, Market Place Theatre, Armagh.\u00a0 Olivier award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare\u2019s famous tragedy.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/event\/56570-nt-live-hamlet\/the-market-place-theatre-armagh\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Belfast<\/h4>\n<p>Quiet sessions at Titanic Belfast. Discover the Titanic Experience in a calm and sensory-friendly environment with our new Quiet Sessions. Created to support visitors who may prefer reduced noise, softer lighting and a more relaxed atmosphere, these dedicated times offer an inclusive way to explore the galleries at your own pace.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/event\/56610-quiet-sessions-at-titanic-belfast\/titanic-belfast\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Down<\/h4>\n<p>Tribes &amp; Tribulations | A touring exhibition by Helen Merrigan Colfer. In this exhibition, award winning visual artist Helen Merrigan Colfer explores a deeply personal journey from childhood to adulthood in the ongoing search for belonging and self-acceptance.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/event\/56579-tribes-tribulations-a-touring-exhibition-by-helen-merrigan-colfer\/ards-arts-centre\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Fermanagh<\/h4>\n<p>Lakeland Players Present: Cinderella &#8211; A Magical 40th Anniversary Pantomime! Get ready for glitz, giggles and glass slippers as the Lakeland Players proudly present Cinderella &#8211; the ultimate rags-to-riches tale, packed with all the fun and new years cheer you&#8217;d expect from this classic family pantomime! There will be three matinee performances at 2.30pm on Saturday 10th,Sunday 11th and Saturday 17th January.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fermanaghlakelands.com\/whats-on\/cinderella-p1011931\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Derry\/Londonderry<\/h4>\n<p>Sin\u00e9ad Willox gathers some of Ireland\u2019s finest musicians for a very special performance to celebrate the album launch of\u00a0<i>Seoda Uladh &#8211;\u00a0<\/i>Jewels of Ulster. Seamus Heaney Home Place, Bellaghy.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/event\/56533-sinead-willox-in-concert\/seamus-heaney-homeplace-bellaghy\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Tyrone<\/h4>\n<p>Alice in Wonderland, the Burnavon Theatre, Cookstown.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/event\/56134-alice-in-wonderland\/the-burnavon-theatre\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Antrim Ale by Rail!\u00a0 The first train of the year for this popular event. The bar does a mid week discount (10% or so). Now that the new rail station is open the travel is not so convoluted as when the station was being built and traffic diversions were a pain! 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