American Friends of the Lyric

Becoming an American Friend of the Lyric Theatre means you will become a vital part of our incredible story.

Since 1951 we have been proud to produce productions from page to stage. The Lyric is the home of world-class Northern Irish theatre; nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation of theatre makers and audiences in Northern Ireland and beyond.

Ways to support

The Lyric has been a springboard for internationally acclaimed playwrights, poets, directors and actors. From Liam Neeson, Anthony Boyle and Geraldine Hughes to Zara Devlin, Ciarán Hinds, Roisin Gallagher, and Tara-Lynne O'Neill, the Lyric has helped to showcase talent across the world.

We believe in the power of people, creativity, and cultural talent in Northern Ireland.

Through time and financial support, we invite you to become an American Friend, joining the Lyric Theatre’s extensive community and investing in the future potential of Northern Irish actors, writers, creatives, young people, and citizens.

Ways to Give

If you are an American taxpayer and would like to donate in American Dollars, you can do so through The Ireland Funds or The Irish American Partnership.

The Irish American Partnership

The Ireland Funds (Give a Gift in Honor or Tribute - specify Lyric Belfast)

Ways to Give

If you are an American taxpayer and would like to donate in American Dollars, you can do so through The Ireland Funds or The Irish American Partnership.

Your Support Matters

Since 2004, The American Friends of the Lyric have been supporting the work of the Lyric, raising capital funds for the new building, and supporting our wider work both at home and away. Thirteen years ago we rebuilt the Lyric’s new home on the banks of the River Lagan with the help of you, our American friends, and this continues to be a source of great pride to people right across Ireland. A few years ago this special building won the prestigious Gold Medal, the highest honour in Irish Architecture.

Our work with the American Friends has been led by our Board, our Patron Liam Neeson OBE, and supported by Maebeth Fenton Martin MBE, our Honorary President of the American Friends of the Lyric.

Fund for the Future

Support the Lyric's Fund for the Future through the following programmes.

1 An expanded commitment to work with young people and schools - building a transformative new Youth Drama Studio.

2 Lyric on tour across Ireland, UK, and US - showcasing the best of Northern Irish cultural talent & reaching new audiences.

3 Developing new work and new talent through our New Writing Programme & Lyric Pathways: actor bursaries & apprenticeships.

4 Environmental Sustainability & Innovation in infrastructure; including support for the Lyric Scene Shop which sets the benchmark for sustainable set construction across Ireland.

To learn more about how you can support the work of the Lyric Theatre, contact Claire Murray, our Head of Marketing & Development, at [email protected]