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Belfast Telegraph
15 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Next generation of actors will miss out as closure of Riverside Theatre leaves council area as only one without ‘dedicated' space, says MLA
Riverside will close its doors tomorrow despite a campaign to keep the valued community arts hub open. Locals say the way it has been handled has left many 'feeling disrespected and shut out'. The venue is billed as Northern Ireland's oldest operating professional theatre outside of Belfast and had been open for almost 50 years. Northern Irish actors such as Naked Gun star Liam Neeson have trodden the boards of the Riverside, and it was where Cold Feet star James Nesbitt honed his craft. The theatre, which opened in the 1970s, has a capacity of about 350 and is situated within Ulster University's (UU) Coleraine campus. UU said the building would require significant capital investment to remain in use – with refurbishment works estimated to cost in the region of £745,000, on top of annual running costs of £495,000. UU does, however, have to pay £6.3m annually to the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) after Stormont previously agreed to a loan of £174.3m for its vastly overbudget Belfast campus. That will be paid off for the next 25 years, as the campus originally expected to cost £254m ended up costing around £364m. News Catch Up - Wednesday 30th July Local actor and lead campaigner to save the theatre, Steven Millar, said: 'The truth is, Riverside Theatre will close its doors this Friday with no formal consultation, no transition plan, and no agreed feasibility review, despite being one of Northern Ireland's most significant cultural venues.' He said UU has pressed ahead with this decision despite ongoing public opposition garnering 4,500 signatures and many letters of support. Mr Millar also explained that a fully costed rescue plan was submitted in June by community stakeholders. No alternative venue is planned for dozens of community groups, schools and performers who relied on the theatre, he added. To see it mothballed behind closed doors, without local dialogue or creative problem-solving, is painful for so many people 'The way this has been handled has left many local people feeling disrespected and shut out,' he said. 'Riverside was built through public and charitable money in the 1970s. It was dedicated by the Queen. It served as a professional arts venue, teaching space and community hub. 'To see it mothballed behind closed doors, without local dialogue or creative problem-solving, is painful for so many people here.' Mr Millar continued: 'That said, there is a glimmer of hope. The Coleraine Fund is now actively exploring options to create a new cultural space for the borough. 'While nothing can truly replace Riverside's legacy, there's a strong sense locally that Coleraine deserves, and needs, a dedicated arts venue. 'We're determined not to lose that vision, even as the curtain falls on this chapter.' SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter said she is 'absolutely gutted' that the Riverside Theatre will close its doors and hopes 'it's not for the final time'. "This venue has been the lifeblood of our arts and cultural scene for decades. Permanent closure would be a devastating blow, leaving this as the only council area without a dedicated theatre,' she added. 'Without this space, the next generation of actors and performers will be forced to look elsewhere for opportunities and our community will be all the poorer for it. 'It's deeply disappointing that Ulster University have yet to respond to my request for a meeting to discuss the way forward and the response from the Communities Minister has also fallen short. 'I have widely engaged with local groups on the future of the theatre and will continue to work with all stakeholders to explore every possible avenue to keep the theatre open or find an alternative venue, and to deliver real investment in our local arts sector.' UU has been contacted, but previously said it wanted to 'focus our resources on core academic activities'.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson spark romance rumours but fans notice one telling moment between pair
Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have confirmed their 'budding chemistry' together after starring in The Naked Gun together. Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson have sent fans into a frenzy over their reported romance after filming The Naked Gun together. Neeson, 73, and Anderson, 58, discussed their budding relationship during an interview on the TODAY show. The pair, who met on set of the upcoming movie, play the leading roles of Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. and Beth Davenport in the reboot of The Naked Gun, which is set to be released on August 1 2025 in the UK. The Taken Star appears to have hit it off with the Baywatch icon, after they were spotted getting cosy at the New York and London premieres of the film on Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30. At the New York showing, the pair also posed together alongside each of their two children on the red carpet as they took group pictures. Pamela's sons, Brandon, 29, and Dylan, 27, were there, who she shares with ex-husband Tommy Lee. Meanwhile, Neeson has Micheál, 30, and Daniel, 28, with his late wife Natasha Richardson, who passed away in 2009. At the London event, they took things a step further when Pamela planted a kiss on Liam's cheek, sparking further speculation. Liam and Pamela appeared on the TODAY show on Tuesday where host Craig Melvin asked them: "Are you two an item?" The pair made direct eye contact with one another as Anderson replied: "I don't understand the question." She let Liam take the lead, who was very selective with his words, as he replied: "We met. I had never met Pamela before. We met on set and we discovered we had a lovely budding chemistry." Pamela was seen smiling up at the Northern Irish star as he continued: "A connection. As two actors." Liam finished: "And it was like oh, this is nice. Let's not mould this. Let's just let it breathe. And that's what we did. So that's what we're doing." Craig jokingly replied: "So that's what we're doing right now. We're just watching the breathing of a budding relationship" as Pamela giggled in response. The interview clip was uploaded to the Today Show's TikTok page as fans raced to the comments to voice their thoughts on the pair. Another added: "I'd absolutely love these two to get together." A third remarked: "I think everyone on the planet want these two together." However, fans were quick to spot one noticeable moment in the interview where Pamela's face appeared to fall after he spoke. After explaining they have a "connection as just two actors", the actress' grin disappeared off her face and fans picked up on it. One commented: "Her face when he adds 'as actors'." A third chimed in: "Awwww noooo her face when he said as two actors." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Speaking to PEOPLE in October 2024, Neeson said: 'With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with. 'I can't compliment her enough, I'll be honest with you. No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She's funny and so easy to work with." Anderson chimed in that Neeson is the "perfect gentleman." She added: "He brings out the best in you … with respect, kindness and depth of experience. It was an absolute honor to work with him."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Patrick Kielty's heartbreaking final post about Cat Deeley as she wipes him from feed
TV presenters Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley have announced their shock split after 13 years of marriage in a joint statement Patrick Kielty 's last gushing post about his wife Cat Deeley was shared in February 2024 when she was announced as the new permanent presenter of This Morning alongside Ben Shepherd. It would become the very last post shared about his wife before she erased all trace of him on her own Instagram account after the former couple announced their marriage split on Tuesday in a shock statement. The former couple met while hosting BBC 's Fame Academy together in 2002, but only made their first public appearance as a couple nine years later in 2011. They wed a year later in September 2012 at a ceremony in Rome and have two children together. They said in a joint statement to the PA news agency: 'We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved. 'We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. There will be no further comment.' Northern Irish presenter Patrick, 54, is the host of RTE talk show The Late Late Show, having taken over from Ryan Tubridy in 2023. When Cat, 48, was officially announced as the new presenter of This Morning, taking over the reigns from Holly Willoughby, Patrick took to Instagram to celebrate his 'wonderful' wife as he listed all of the great and admirable attributes about Cat. In the lengthy caption alongside a montage of video clips of Cat at home with their children and messing around, Patrick wrote: "I didn't know what a morning person actually was until I met this woman. She gets up every day with a smile on her face. "A 5.30am, whistling in the shower, smile on her face. Then downs two coffees, and gives you the look. The 'what the f*€K's wrong with you, let's do this' look. "It's not a pretend smile. And it's not just some mornings. It's every morning. Which is bloody difficult cos she's married to me. I should also mention she likes a chat. To anyone. About anything. Anywhere. Are you shocked Cat & Patrick have split? Take our poll below, and if you can't see it click here "If there's anyone in the world made for a show called @thismorning, it's this human. Strap yourself in Ben Shepherd. And welcome to my world. We couldn't be prouder of you Cat, Go get 'em Mama." Patrick doesn't appear to have shared a post about Cat since, and she was appeared to have wiped all trace of him from her Instagram. The last time Cat referenced Patrick on her Instagram was in October 2023 with an unusual 90s-themed slideshow of the pair of them. She wrote: "Slightly terrifying but obsessed." The former married couple were also seemingly living separate lives in the build-up to the surprise announcement. Prior to the announcement the pair had not been pictured together in public in over a year. The last snap of Patrick and Cat side by side was taken in 2023. They appeared happy in the image as they attended the Ballywalter London premiere at The May Fair Hotel on September 18, 2023. In March this year, Cat also missed husband Patrick's mum's funeral in Northern Ireland. Heartbreaking pictures showed a grief-stricken Patrick carrying her coffin through the streets. Hundreds turned out to line the streets as those close to Mary and her family came together for a ceremony at the Church of the Sacred Heart in Dundrum. At the time, a spokesperson told the Mirror that Cat had remained at home to care for their young sons Milo and James. They said: "Cat remained at home to be there for her two young children before and after school on this very sad day." Cat also failed to send Patrick a public Father's Day message last month. The exes share two kids together, sons Milo, 9, and James, 6.
