Comedy/Musical



2026 marks 100 years of Marilyn Monroe, celebrating the timeless grace, magnetism and cultural imprint of Hollywood's most enduring icon through exhibitions, activations and collaborations spanning the globe



Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's fiancé, as well as a rich, enamoured old man and many other doting admirers.



Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell and Charles Coburn

At our new home for our Silver Screenings is the Belmont Bowling Club during Strand's refurbishment!

Getting to Belmont Bowling Club

Address:  27 Belmont Park, Belfast BT4 3DU

Parking – free car park on site!

Buses: G1 or 4c/d/e 5 min walk from Ballyhackamore stop, enter via Kincora Av. 

3 b/g/f 3 min walk via Belmont  Park

A Night of Disco with Winnie Ama



Friday 11th September, 8pm - 11pm



Join us for a glittering night of disco with Winnie Ama! The night will consist of a vibrant set of soulful Winnie Ama originals and reimagined disco classics. Perfect for fans of Chic, Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder. Get ready to feel good, dance, and lose yourself in the groove all night.



Doors - 7:30pm music & drinks

Winnie Ama Live - 8.30pm

Bar Closes - 11pm



Tickets £16

Harland and Wolff is a social club and will have much cheaper drinks than city centre bars!

 

Getting to Harland and Wolff:



Address: 8-10 Dundela Ave, BT4 3BQ (not far from the Strand)

Buses:  G1 10 min walk.  3 c/f/b 5 min walk.

Parking - no parking on Dundela Ave, park on Newtownards Road - less than 5 min walk

Thursday 24 September 2026, 11am

Exploring Art Deco Architecture in Belfast

Learn about the origins, characteristics and evolution of the ever-popular Art Deco architectural style. And discover Belfast’s Art Deco gems, from our very own Strand Cinema to banks, shops and glamorous dance halls! This richly illustrated talk will be presented by the Strand’s Heritage and Education Manager, Rosie.

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Thursday 22 October 2026, 11am

Schools of East Belfast

Explore the diverse range of historic schools scattered about east Belfast. Learn how schools in this part of Belfast evolved from the small national schools of the 19^th century to the ‘modern’ elementary schools of the 1920s and ‘30s. The talk will also reflect on how these schools were affected by World War Two and broader social changes over the 20^th century. The talk is richly illustrated with maps and photos, complemented by vivid oral history recollections.

Part of our ‘Heritage Talks’ programme:  free talks about the heritage of the local area, followed by a cuppa and a chat. Hosted by the Strand at our ‘pop-up’ venue at Belmont Bowling Club.  Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund