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Belfast Telegraph
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Northern Ireland's weekend – exhibitions, blues and a rock choir
Making a mug of me Born & Bred has introduced the newest addition to its mug shelf — Mo Chéad Cupán Beag! This teeny tiny enamel mug is made just for your favourite wee human — the perfect first cup for the smallest member of the family. The 4oz mug is perfect for water, juice or a drop of warm milk before bed. It's available in soft pink and classic white, and it's not dishwasher or microwave safe. You talking to me Talking Sopranos is a 90-minute live show featuring two of The Sopranos' iconic cast members, Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti). Hosted by comedian Joey Kola and based on the pair's award-winning podcast, expect intimate memories and behind the scenes stories. It'll also include a no holds barred Q&A section where audiences can ask the cast anything. They're coming to the Waterfront Hall on February 15, 2026. Tickets are on sale from and Hands on exhibitions Ards Arts Centre in Newtownards is welcoming two new art exhibitions to its Georgian and Sunburst Galleries: Repeated Hands, a solo exhibition by Elaine Burke, and Thirtyfold, a solo exhibition of work by Joanna McNulty. In Repeated Hands, a new body of work, Elaine Burke presents a fusion of wall-hung drawings, installation and animated drawing exploring the boundaries of what drawing can be. Thirtyfold explores the relationship between time, architecture and identity through the documentation of one home lived in for 30 years and the construction of a new one. Joanna McNulty merges past and present, examining how spaces shape and reflect personal and architectural histories. Both exhibitions are open until June 25 and admission is free. Wonderful 'wich craft DELI LITES has won yet another national award at the UK Sammie Awards, recognised as the Oscars in the sandwich and food to go industry awards. Brian and Jackie Reid took top prize in the highly competitive Hot Category for its premium Roast Mushroom, Truffle and Mascarpone Tosta. DELI LITES Food Innovation and Development Manager, Donna McGuire, was also a nominee in the final of the Sandwich Designer of the Year's Kings Fine Cooked Meats Gammon category. The winning gourmet sandwich was developed with airlines in mind and for the higher-end premium market in general. There's still time… ... to enjoy some of the 26th anniversary celebrations for the International Guinness Blues of the Bay Festival. Taking place in Warrenpoint until May 27, there's plenty of free performances, jam sessions and workshops packed into the celebrations. Music lovers can expect a feast of blues and jazz talent from around the world and closer to home. Additional highlights include an artisan food and craft market. bluesonthebay .com The magic of the musicals Looking for a showstopping night out this May Bank Holiday weekend? Join the award-winning St Agnes' Choral Society for The Magic of Musicals, an unforgettable concert at The Ulster Hall, Belfast, tomorrow, May 25. Enjoy timeless favourites from Mary Poppins, The Greatest Showman, Calamity Jane, Cabaret, Wicked and more, all brought to life with stunning vocals, live music and dazzling choreography. Come one, come all to enjoy this enchanting evening of musical theatre and help support Friends of the Cancer Centre. Book now at or call 028 9033 4455. Rock out to rock choir On June 6, Rock Choir, the world's largest contemporary choir, will take to the stage of The Mill Theatre for a spectacular concert of uplifting, feel-good pop, rock, and chart-topping hits. As the UK's first contemporary choir of its kind, Rock Choir has redefined the world of singing, offering an inclusive and accessible experience for amateur singers of all backgrounds. Rock Choir was warmly welcomed into Northern Ireland just three years ago and has quickly amassed nearly 1,000 singers, who have in that short time performed all over Belfast at various events and concerts. The event continues on June 7 with SummerFest at the Mill. Taking off has announced the launch of its first-ever fully funded pilot training programme, giving up to 60 aspiring pilots the opportunity to fly for the award-winning airline without having to self-fund the £100,000-plus cost of flight training. Jet2FlightPath has been developed to attract the very best talent to support growth, enabling the leading leisure airline to fly more customers away to enjoy their well-deserved holidays on an expanding fleet of aircraft. It's open to candidates from all backgrounds (subject to meeting the application criteria). To apply, candidates need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and a science subject. Blooming lovely The Hothouse Flowers will take to the stage as the centrepiece of a weekend packed with heritage, culture, and music at the Belfast Maritime Festival. Running September 6-7, joining the headliners are Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet. Led by BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year, they deliver a powerful, eclectic performance with a broad terrain of musical textures, from foot-tapping song to floor-thumping dance rhythms. The entertainment doesn't stop with the music and attendees to the gig can enjoy a selection of locally sourced street food, drinks and amusements. For more, see
Glasgow Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for Glasgow show
Two stars of The Sopranos are due to headline the live show at the Theatre Royal next Spring. Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), are bringing their 90-minute stage show, Talking Sopranos, to the city centre venue. The show will take place on Sunday, February 22. However, fans have flocked to social media to share their frustrations over not being able to get tickets. One disappointed fan tried to access the pre-sale yesterday and said, "I tried the link yesterday, and it said event not found." Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for Glasgow show (Image: Another replied: "Same here. Tried 2 mins ago also and nothing. S**t show man." A third had even tried looking at other locations and dates, they vented: "I've tried searching for tickets for Bristol via all the various agents Ticketmaster etc. and it's coming up with 'no event found'. Will keep trying, but judging from the other comments everyone is having similar issues. Very frustrating!" The Live Nation site is also not working (Image: Live Nation) READ MORE: Stars of The Sopranos to headline 'must-see' show in Glasgow Another had contacted the ticket selling site for help: "Presale today has been a right f**k up and the lack of info from Live Nation and Ticketmaster is a joke." The show is due to take place at the Theatre Royal (Image: Supplied) Based on their Webby Award-winning podcast and New York Times bestselling book, Woke Up This Morning, the show brings fans inside the world of one of television's greatest shows. READ NEXT: Caledonian Braves European trophy win is 'next step towards challenging Old Firm' Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, audiences will experience intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos, enhanced with entertaining slides and video clips that celebrate its legacy. The night will also include a Q and A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask Michael and Steve anything about their time on the show. After the performance, fans can purchase access to an exclusive meet and greet, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the stars. The organisers have been contacted for comment, but Live Nation has confirmed that the scheduled show is still going ahead as planned.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'S**T show': Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for 'must-see' show in Glasgow
FANS are fuming as the ticket link for a 'must-see' Glasgow show 'isn't working', and say they've given up trying to secure tickets. Two stars of The Sopranos are due to headline the live show at the Theatre Royal next Spring. Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), are bringing their 90-minute stage show, Talking Sopranos, to the city centre venue. The show will take place on Sunday, February 22. However, fans have flocked to social media to share their frustrations over not being able to get tickets. One disappointed fan tried to access the pre-sale yesterday and said, "I tried the link yesterday, and it said event not found." Fans fume as 'ticket links don't work' for Glasgow show (Image: Another replied: "Same here. Tried 2 mins ago also and nothing. S**t show man." A third had even tried looking at other locations and dates, they vented: "I've tried searching for tickets for Bristol via all the various agents Ticketmaster etc. and it's coming up with 'no event found'. Will keep trying, but judging from the other comments everyone is having similar issues. Very frustrating!" The Live Nation site is also not working (Image: Live Nation) READ MORE: Stars of The Sopranos to headline 'must-see' show in Glasgow Another had contacted the ticket selling site for help: "Presale today has been a right f**k up and the lack of info from Live Nation and Ticketmaster is a joke." The show is due to take place at the Theatre Royal (Image: Supplied) Based on their Webby Award-winning podcast and New York Times bestselling book, Woke Up This Morning, the show brings fans inside the world of one of television's greatest shows. READ NEXT: Caledonian Braves European trophy win is 'next step towards challenging Old Firm' Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, audiences will experience intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos, enhanced with entertaining slides and video clips that celebrate its legacy. The night will also include a Q and A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask Michael and Steve anything about their time on the show. After the performance, fans can purchase access to an exclusive meet and greet, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the stars. The organisers have been contacted for comment.
Glasgow Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Stars of The Sopranos to headline 'must-see' show in Glasgow
Steve Schirripa (Bobby Bacala) and Emmy Award-winner Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti), are bringing their 90-minute stage show, Talking Sopranos, to the Theatre Royal. The city centre show will take place on Sunday, February 22. READ NEXT: Popular indie rock band formed in 2000s coming to Glasgow (Image: Image supplied) Based on their Webby Award-winning podcast and New York Times bestselling book, Woke Up This Morning, the show brings fans inside the world of one of television's greatest shows. Hosted by comedian Joey Kola, audiences will experience intimate memories and hysterical behind-the-scenes stories from the making of The Sopranos, enhanced with entertaining slides and video clips that celebrate it's legacy. The night will also include a Q and A, where fans will have the opportunity to ask Michael and Steve anything about their time on the show. After the performance, fans can purchase access to an exclusive meet and greet, offering a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the stars. READ NEXT: Two Glaswegians star in hit BBC reality show hosted by Dannii Minogue Tickets will go on sale at 10am on May 16. Pre-sale tickets will go live on May 15 at 10am. To purchase tickets or sign up for pre-sale, visit
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Talking Sopranos: Michael Imperioli and Steve Steve Schirripa bring their podcast to UK stages
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The podcast series has a new lease of life as it comes to stages in the UK next year Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Fans of hallowed HBO series The Sopranos might already have their Christmas 2025 idea sorted. Michael Imperioli and Steve Schrippa are bringing Talking Sopranos to UK audiences in the New Year. Here's where the pair will be visiting and how you can get your hands on pre-sale tickets before general ticket sales this week. Two of the most recognizable stars from HBO's ground-breaking series, The Sopranos , are bringing their beloved podcast, Talking Sopranos , to UK stages in 2026. Talking Sopranos, featuring cast members Michael Imperioli (Christopher Moltisanti) and Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri), is set to tour the UK in February 2026, with Live Nation confirming dates in Birmingham, Liverpool, Glasgow, and several other cities throughout the month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The presenters of the popular podcast series, Talking Sopranos, will be bringing their discussions about the iconic TV series to UK stages in 2026. |The podcast series, which concluded on December 20, 2021, provided an insider's look at the making of The Sopranos, offering fans a deeper understanding and appreciation of the iconic series directly from two of its key actors. Its popularity among fans who wanted to revisit the show and hear new perspectives and stories led to the book, Woke Up This Morning: The Definitive Oral History of The Sopranos , co-authored by Imperioli and Schirripa, being published in November 2021. This is an event all television enthusiasts won't want to miss. Here's where Talking Sopranos is touring the UK in 2026 and when tickets go on sale for this highly anticipated series of events. Where is Talking Sopranos taking place as part of their UK tour? The duo are set to grace the following venues on the following dates: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When can I get tickets to attend Talking Sopranos during the UK tour dates? Pre-sale tickets O2 Priority members will get their chance at picking up tickets first, with pre-sales taking place from May 14 2025 at 10am BST, with Live Nation and Ticketmaster pre-sales to commence a day later on May 15 2025 from 10am BST. General ticket sales The remaining allocation of tickets will then g o on public sale through Ticketmaster from May 16 2025 at 10am BST.
