Happenstance Theatre Company

22/02/2018

Delighted to announce that our production of 'Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause' by Dan Gordon will be back at Lyric Theatre Belfast from 13 - 30 June. Tickets have just gone on sale: https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-rebel-without-a-pause/

Belfast funnyman Frank Carson blazed a comedy trail for over fifty years. His quick-fire gags and infectious laugh delighted audiences ...

06/11/2017

On this - what would have been Frank Carson's 91st Birthday. - It was a real joy to present 'Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause' to such a fantastic home crowd last week - a huge heartfelt thanks to everyone who came along to see the show and for all the lovely feedback. Thanks also to the team at the beautiful Lyric Theatre Belfast for looking after us during our visit. Happenstance would like to pay special tribute to all those who have supported us in getting the project off the ground over the last two years, especially Damian Smyth and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Frank's family and friends who shared precious memories with Dan during his research, Guy Masterson for presenting us in the Edinburgh Fringe and of course, our amazing creative team - Dan, Ian, Chris W, Angela, Matthew, Malcolm, Diana, Mel, Andrew and Chris McC.
"This is Frank Carson - News at Ten - Back to the Studio......."

05/11/2017

Malcolm Smith Winding it up... Lyric Theatre Belfast 'Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause'

05/11/2017

So it's your LAST CHANCE TODAY Lyric Theatre Belfast 2:30pm some seats still available - "It's a Cracker..."
https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/events/details/?eventid=45402&spektrix_bounce=true

04/11/2017

"Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause" - Skip the onslaught of early Christmas shappin' - Tonight sold out but Matinees today Sat and tomorrow Sun 2:30pm Lyric Theatre Belfast Cathal at Box Office will be happy to help - Bee (bottom right) will too when she finds her pen...

03/11/2017

http://www.irishnews.com/arts/2017/11/02/news/review-dan-gordon-s-one-man-frank-carson-play-is-a-cracker-1178289/ Lyric Theatre Belfast

REVIEW: Frank Carson: Rebel Without A Pause Lyric Theatre Belfast THE audience at the Lyric Theatre were expectant.

02/11/2017

'Frank Carson A Rebel Without A Pause' - Fri and Sat night pretty heavily booked but fear not - Sat and Sunday matinees have excellent availability... but dont wait Lyric Theatre Belfast https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/

02/11/2017

Handful of tickets left - finishes Sunday... https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/ Lyric Theatre Belfast Happenstance Theatre Company

31/10/2017

The stage is set for tomorrow's opening of 'Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause' Lyric Theatre Belfast. Just a handful of tickets left for the evening shows. Hope you can join us. Book now at https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/

29/10/2017

Northern Ireland - Sunday World & Sunday Life-
Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause Lyric Theatre Belfast starts this Wed 1st - Sun 5th - 6 Shows only...

20/10/2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHkb2k_UI5Y&feature=youtu.be&dm_i=2ZPG%2CHY2H%2C27GOG0%2C24V6X%2C1 Lyric Theatre Belfast

17/10/2017

"The only programme getting more viewers than us was Coronation Street..." - Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause Lyric Theatre Belfast

https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/

12/10/2017

'Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause'
1st - 5th Nov (6 Perfs Only) Lyric Theatre Belfast

12/10/2017

Lyric Theatre Belfast 1st - 5th November 6 Perfs ONLY...

06/10/2017

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/dan-gordons-frank-carson-play-returning-to-belfast-36203464.html Dan Gordon Matthew McElhinney Malcolm Smith Melanie Carmichael Diana Ennis Philip Crawford Chris Warner Music

Fresh from its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, a one-man play about Northern Ireland's best-loved comedian Frank Carson is returning to Belfast next month.

29/09/2017

Something to "shorten the winter..." Feel free to share https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/

27/09/2017

Dan Gordon once met legendary local comedian Frank Carson backstage at the BBC on a programme about the shipyard - "after someone told a rambling story about Harland and Wolff, Frank turned to me and whispered 'Well, that shortened the winter'."

Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause Lyric Theatre Belfast 1-5 November

08/09/2017

Frank's coming home - Lyric Theatre Belfast 1-5 November
'Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause'
★★★★★ British Theatre Guide Theatre
★★★★ Scotsman
★★★★ The Stage
https://lyrictheatre.co.uk/event/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/?dm_i=2ZPG,JHE8,27GOG0,218UE,1

Belfast funnyman Frank Carson blazed a comedy trail for over fifty years. His quick-fire gags and infectious laugh delighted audiences ...

30/08/2017

So Edinburgh is over but the reviews keep coming - "Enlightening" - The Stage ★★★★ Dan Gordon Matthew McElhinney Malcolm Smith Chris Warner Music Melanie Carmichael

23/08/2017

We made the TOP FIVE MUST SEE SHOWS in the final week of the 70th Edinburgh Festival Fringe Assembly Festival Assembly Rooms Edinburgh Dan Gordon Matthew McElhinney Malcolm Smith Chris Warner Music Philip Crawford Ian McElhinney Angela McCloskey Melanie Carmichael Diana Ennis Arts Council of Northern Ireland

http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/entertainment/five-must-see-show-as-70th-fest-winds-down-1-4538197

AS the Festival and Fringe enters its last week, here are our final five must sees of 2017.

21/08/2017

http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/edinburgh-festivals/theatre-review-frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause-1-4537890/amp Four more ★★★★ to go with yesterday's Five ★★★★★ Dan Gordon Matthew McElhinney Philip Crawford Chris Warner Music Malcolm Smith Ian McElhinney Angela McCloskey Melanie Carmichael Diana Ennis

20/08/2017

It took a couple of weeks to get noticed but now we have - well done Dan Gordon Matthew McElhinney Chris Warner Music Philip Crawford Malcolm Smith AngelaMcCloskey IanMcElhinney ★★★★★ http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/frank-carson-assembly-rooms-14833

Theatre review of Frank Carson - A Rebel Without a Pause from Guy Masterson - TTI & Happenstance Theatre Co at Assembly Rooms, reviewer: Graeme Strachan

16/08/2017

We're hitting our stride... Dan Gordon Matthew McElhinney Malcolm Smith Chris Warner Music Philip Crawford

"Frank Carson - A Rebel Without A Pause" Assembly Festival Edinburgh Festival Fringe https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause

10/08/2017

Our esteemed Director Ian McElhinney (Ser Barristan Selmy Game of Thrones) on The One Show - While Dan Gordon selfies with Jimeoin: Ridiculous - 2017 Edinburgh Festival and Andrew Maxwell - life is goooooood in Edinburgh... Assembly Festival

29/07/2017

Previews Edinburgh Fringe 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 3rd August - Book here https://www.assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause/book-now

25/07/2017

So many thanks to our marvellous audiences all last week Strand Arts Centre St Colmcilles Parish Annesley Hall An Grianan Theatre Patrician Hall HM Prison Hydebank Wood Next stop Edinburgh Festival Fringe Arts Council of Northern Ireland

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/frank-carson-a-rebel-without-a-pause

Funnyman Frank Carson blazed a comedy trail for 50 years. His quick-fire gags and infectious laugh delighted audiences in variety shows, clubs and on telly. His catchphrase: 'It's the way I tell 'em! His mantra: 'That's a cracker!' But, there’s more. From Belfast boyhood where life was so tough even...

22/07/2017

Tonight 8pm An Grianan Theatre Letterkenny Dan Gordon
"What's the difference between in-laws and Outlaws?... Outlaws are wanted"

22/07/2017

Dan from 20:55 min on Frank tonight in An Grianan Theatre and tomorrow night at Patrician Hall

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08y242m

Michael Bradley talks to Lol Tolhurst about his life in The Cure with Robert Smith.

21/07/2017

Dear Mum
Arrived safely in Newcastle Co Down. Show tonight at 8pm where the mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. Annesley Hall

21/07/2017

Dan Gordon is performing "Frank Carson: A Rebel Without A Pause" at the foot of the Mournes this evening - in Annesley Hall Newcastle, home of the fabulous Newcastle Glees. Show starts at 8pm and you can get tickets on the door. Hope to see you there.