Name a Seat

Finding it hard to pick a gift for someone special? Or would you like to support the new theatre in a lasting and memorable way? If so, name a seat in the main auditorium and support our fundraising campaign at the same time!

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Naming a seat also offers a unique opportunity for you to:

  • mark a special birthday or anniversary;
  • pay lasting tribute to a friend or loved one;
  • demonstrate your personal commitment to the arts.

Download a Name a Seat order form here

Please note: Naming a seat does not include admission to individual events and performances or guarantee reserved seating. Location of seats purchased is at the discretion of the Lyric Theatre. Your personalised nameplate will remain for the life of the seat.

For more information, contact 028 9038 5679.

Seat dedications in the new theatre to date include:

  • Polly Devlin OBE
  • Daisy Garnett
  • Al Dorman
  • Brian Drummond
  • Maureen Drummond
  • Harry Montgomery
  • In memory of my husband Steven Orr
  • David Donnan, My Dad.
  • "Tread Softly Because You Tread On My Dreams" - Curran Family
  • Rosemary Kelly Kane OBE - Chairman Arts Council NI 2003-11
  • Maurice L Kane
  • In memory of the late Sean Hollywood
  • Marie O'Kane
  • Brian O'Kane
  • Professor Sir George Bain
  • Lady Bain
  • Clement Bell
  • Gerald and Dorothea Dawe
  • In celebration of the life and work of Michael Gormley, Actor.
  • Helen Heron, Maghera, Co. Derry
  • Stephen Douds
  • In Memoriam Brian Rothwell
  • In memory of Pearse O'Malley
  • Morna and Tommie Andrews and their Mother, Iona Erskine Andrews
  • The O'Neills, Anglers Corner, Armagh
  • Thomas Dowey, keen supporter of the Lyric Theatre for many years.
  • The McFetridge, Kearns and Coyle Families.
  • Gerry O'Rawe 1929 - 2008
  • Dr Colm Kelly
  • Cormac Macaulay
  • Suzanne Bradley
  • Gavin Macaulay
  • Mark Macaulay
  • Louise Macaulay
  • Gerry and Peggy Wilson
  • Walker and Helen Ewart
  • Vivek and Regina Sarawgi
  • Larry and Bernarde Powell
  • Luke McCollum
  • Paddy and Ann McCollum
  • Orlaith McCarron
  • In memory of Michael D.G. Roberts - a joker to the end
  • Paddy McIlroy
  • Moira McIlroy
  • In memory of Thomas Gordon
  • In memory of Maureen Camplisson
  • Adrian and Annette McWilliams
  • Howard and Doreen Thomson
  • In memory of George and Iris Managh
  • Special nights at the Lyric - Mairead Dalton and Sean Birrane
  • Sighle O'Kane. In memory of Good Times Together. From The McGurk's.
  • Anonymous
  • Carol Walls - Shaftesbury Players
  • In memory of Frances Waterfield
  • Michael Brennen
  • Lesley Brennen
  • BRENNEN - In memory of Wilfred, Muriel and Paula
  • Frank Guckian
  • Clodagh Rice
  • Fisher Family
  • Aideen and Dermot Sweeney
  • An Grianán Theatre
  • William Gilmartin - In Loving Memory
  • Liam McCollum
  • Anne McCollum
  • In Memory of Mrs Olive Emily Johnston
  • Sir Kenneth & Lady Bloomfield
  • In Memory of Rebecca O'Connor
  • Phil Thompson
  • Birdy Sweeney
  • Moya Hinds Née Gibson. Played at the Lyric in the early days.
  • Gerry and Moya Hinds
  • Iris McDowell - Recuérdame Mi Amor
  • John Midgley 1921-2000, writer and critic.
  • Olivia Nash MBE
  • Thomas Smyth (1931-98) from daughters Pauline, Brenda and Carol.
  • Angela and Nigel Smith
  • In memory of Louis A. Muinzer
  • Conor and Joanne Grimes, dedicated to sons Ronan, Lorcan and Noah.
  • Patricia McBride
  • In memory of Nora McMullin
  • Louis Rolston 1923-1991, Lyric Player, Gentle Father, Gentle Man
  • Margaret McCann - Actress. Many happy years spent here.
  • Helen Moore
  • Robert Moore
  • Richard Orr
  • In Memory of Georgina Kennedy for her love of the Lyric.
  • In Memory of Walter McGrath
  • Archie Henderson
  • Ciarán Hinds
  • Mr Iain Osborne - emailed 09/02/11
  • The Clarence Players
  • Bart Players
  • "Memories That Bless And Burn" - Doreen E.A Muskett MBE
  • In Memory of Harry Ireland
  • Sheila McGibbon - Lyric Player
  • Maeve McGibbon - Founding Lyric Player
  • Ian H Lindsay
  • Larry & Roma Ryan
  • Joy Scott
  • In Memory of Jim Scott
  • In loving memory of Henry Greenwood
  • Patrick O'Kane - Actor.
  • Sandra's Circle
  • Drama Department, St. Mary's Grammar School, Magherafelt
  • Mary Carberry, Annabel, Sophia and Sasha Sharma
  • In Memory of Joe Humphrey MCSP 1920-1998
  • In ómós do mo chéile, RUAIRÍ Ó BLÉINE, ó Brenda Blaney
  • Jack Campbell 1923-2008
  • Meera Badhwar
  • Osborne Players 1967-1998
  • Jane Jefferson
  • Harold Jefferson
  • Páirc Na Mbrionglóidí
  • Norma and Paul Sinte
  • Peg and Oliver Tobin
  • Keeford 1987
  • Jack and Dorothy Croxford
  • Alexander B.McKeown
  • Sally McKeown
  • Angela McCloskey for Nick, Vick and Eva
  • In Memory of Fabian Cartwright, Actor 1961-1989
  • Jimmy & Vina Lynch
  • In Loving Memory of Frank and Jean McAnulty
  • Helen Lewis - dancer, teacher, choreographer.
  • George Shane, Lyric Theatre Actor
  • Anne Doherty
  • Brian Anderson LLM, FRICS
  • Jack and Peggy McCann
  • Aisling Ghéar Theatre Co.
  • In Memory of Paddy McAlonan, Glenshesk
  • In memory of, Maurice O'Callaghan - Actor and Broadcaster
  • In Memory of Joe McCleave (1946-2003)
  • Tina Bell - Crossgar Theatre Angel, from Belfast to Broadway.
  • Tim Loane
  • Arthur and Louise Webb
  • The Boardleys
  • Philippa Hastings
  • Howard Hastings
  • Dr Sean O'Hare
  • Mrs Dympna O'Hare
  • In Memory of Dr Michael C Kelly
  • In memory of Patrick McBride
  • Denis Smyth
  • Mary Hicks
  • In memory of my husband John Martin Montgomery
  • Stephen and Amanda McKeever
  • A tribute to Dr. Danny Acton, 1937-2008 - from Kathleen and Family.
  • In Memory of Ernie Bennington
  • Patrick and Patricia Bell
  • In Memory of Sean Mulhern, Enniskillen
  • Brum Henderson
  • Sara Falloon
  • Helen Falloon
  • Paul Henry McErlean
  • Cathal L. Newcombe, may he be forever entertained. Shorna 2010
  • Heather C. Newcombe, almost dancing. Shorna 2010.
  • Professor Pauline Murphy
  • Mrs Helena Bereen for Siobhan, Marc and Conor
  • Miss Deborah Lynsey Salters
  • Darragh Neely (Design Works)
  • Daniel Magill Magee
  • Donated in memory of my husband Ray Hastie
  • Marie McQuillan M.A in Ed. B.Ed. L.N.E.A.
  • Mary and Maurice Blease
  • Lilian Nesbitt, Theatre Lover
  • Carol P. Moore, Theatre Lover
  • Darwin H Templeton CBE
  • Ballyclare High School, Drama Department
  • In memory of Nora Mullan
  • Chris Hill
  • In memory of John C Guerin
  • Anne Strachan
  • Donard Theatre Group, Newcastle
  • Professor James and Mrs. June McIlwaine
  • Holywood Players
  • Shaftesbury Players
  • In Loving Memory of Pat Kane
  • Bangor Drama Club
  • Laurence Pimley 1943-1989
  • Rose and Archie Flood
  • Gerard and Nuala Power
  • Dr Kate O'Shea and James O'Brien
  • In Memory of Reggie Kell, A Big Belfast Man Who Loved Life.
  • Joe and Fiona Bradley
  • For our parents Tom and Rosemary Carson, Máire, Fionnuala and Niall.
  • In celebration of the lives of Jean and Billy Craig. xxoo 2010
  • Oliver and Kierna Corr, Tyrone
  • Elma Lutton
  • In memory of Michael Murray
  • R J Clifford Boyd OBE
  • Lambeg Players
  • J. Millar and H. Montgomery
  • Newpoint Players.
  • Karen Chivero
  • Doreen Hepburn, Actress
  • Sara Colhoun and Ruth McClintock
  • JL Grant and Co Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Anne and Mark Overell
  • To Kieran Creggan, your light still shines brightly. Love Gx
  • Professor Colin Radford
  • In memory of Greg Marsden, Actor.
  • In memory of Mrs Eileen Carruthers
  • Roma Downey
  • Emily Rose Ramage Born 13/06/09
  • Kenneth Branagh
  • Sam and Dorothy Dunlop
  • In Memory of Mrs Joan Graham
  • Lurig Drama Group, Cushendall
  • Lewis cooke
  • Rene Cooke
  • Dr. Peter T. McNamee
  • David Hammond - he was a braw Gallant
  • Paddy and Margaret Turnbull
  • The Association of Ulster Drama Festivals
  • In memoriam Rosemary Frances Wilson
  • In Memory of Alan Waugh
  • Nicky Dunn
  • Mura McAteer
  • Martin Naughton
  • Carmel Naughton
  • Liam Lysaght
  • Seán Lysaght
  • Laura Lysaght
  • Conor Lysaght
  • Fionn Lysaght
  • Anna Naughton
  • Martin Ferdia Naughton
  • Tara Naughton
  • Maire Campbell
  • Terence Robinson
  • Kevin Johnston, Derry and Moneymore
  • David McCaughey
  • In memory of Ann Young
  • Kathleen Fox
  • Carmel McKinney OBE
  • In memory of Cathleen Arthurs
  • In loving memory of Róisin Walsh-Dunseith
  • Nicholas, Karen and Ella Morrison
  • JEL: 1947-2008
  • Sheelagh O'Kane
  • Dr and Mrs Kieran McMullan
  • St MacNissi's Choral and Dramatic Society, Larne
  • Richard Clarke - a lively appreciation in the arts. Jean.
  • McGrath Family
  • Nina Leonard Bergen Norway
  • Eileen Gorrod
  • Terry Carlin, past NI Officer, Irish Congress of Trade Unions
  • Kevin McCloskey and Dorothy Wiley
  • Sinéad and Niall Corey and sons Emmett, Olibhéar and Leo
  • Helen Baird
  • Margaret Gray, Matt Gray, Youth Lyric 1989-2000
  • For Roberta from your girls.
  • Ian Hill - Arts critic and writer
  • Helena Chesney Hill
  • Peter and Sheelagh Benham
  • James (Seamus) Twomey MB. 1920-2010
  • For Dr Nan Martin from Leeann, Genevieve, Dr Henry and Prof Martin McKee
  • In memory of Rodney Donaldson
  • In memory of Margaret Young
  • Cicely Mathews, BBC Childrens Hour
  • Aine McCartney
  • P. F. Copeland
  • The Forrester Family
  • In memoriam Jack Hobson, who loved the theatre and the arts.
  • In memoriam Milda Hobson, who loved literature and the arts.
  • Bernie and Seamus McElroy
  • Bill Riddall - 'My legs can keep no pace with my desires.'
  • In memory of Renwick Sharpe
  • Declan and Nuala O'Loan
  • Mary Doran (Fannin), Glasdrumman/Belfast.
  • Ray and Dympna Jenkins
  • In memory of Alice Mary Browne
  • Rose McKee
  • Martin Ball
  • Anne Ball
  • Gillian Garrett
  • Mary B. McAfee
  • Molly (Neeson) McKeever
  • Joy and Lucy Shields, Lovely lady and weagle, eternally loved.
  • For David Lowther, who inspired us all. Love, Pat and family.
  • Professor Peter Gregson
  • Dr Rachael Gregson
  • Emmet McDonough Brown "Giorraíonn beirt bóthar."
  • Dedicated to all my grandchildren. With love, Granny O'Donnell.
  • Deirdre B Smyth
  • John Hewitt - Actor
  • Emer Gillespie
  • Gerardine Hinds, Actress. In Loving Memory.
  • Fiona Murray. Love, Granda and Grandma Magill
  • Lorcan McGurk. Love, Granda and Grandma Magill
  • Claire McGurk. Love, Granda and Grandma Magill
  • Roy McFadden - Poet
  • Kate McCormack
  • Patrick McCormack
  • Grace McCormack
  • Frank McCormack
  • Rosa McCormack
  • Luke Hopkins
  • Ruby Hopkins
  • Teddy Hopkins
  • Oscar McKenna
  • Minnie McKenna
  • Liam and Gillian McCollum
  • Stephen and Jane Graham
  • Frances Hume
  • Dedicated to our mother Betty Burgoyne
  • In Loving Memory of our dear father Pat Burgoyne.
  • David Grant
  • In memory of Anthony Kelly
  • In memory of Seamus Hillan
  • Roisin McAuley
  • "I love acting. It is so much more real than life." Oscar Wilde. Carol Moore and David Custy.
  • Ian McElhinney and Marie Jones
  • Patrick F Keane
  • Avril Raitt-Brown
  • Tess Greer
  • Bruce Robinson
  • Janet Robinson
  • Lisa Rose Marshall
  • In memory of Amelia Gilmour
  • Rosemary Drama Group
  • Dedicated to our mother Betty Burgoyne
  • In loving memory of our dear father Pat Burgoyne
  • Tony Scarisbrick
  • In memory of Séan McDermott
  • In memory of Diana Hyde
  • Marie-Luise McDowell
  • Lynn and Donna McDowell
  • Eugene and Gabrielle ('Cathy') Stranney