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About
The Helicon, situated in Seamus Heaney HomePlace, is our intimate 190-seater theatre and performance space, designed with a nod to the Greek theatre which Seamus Heaney so loved, and where you can enjoy theatre, music, song, poetry, readings and talks inspired by his life and literature on the traverse stage.
Seamus Heaney HomePlace is an award-winning purpose-built arts and literary centre. Not only do we have an award winning Exhibition and superb Arts Programme, visitors can also avail of our modern Meetings and Events spaces, the unique Gift Shop stocking handmade, local items and our delicious HomePlace Café.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Children & Infants
- Baby changing facilities
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Toilets
- Wi-fi available
Leisure Facilities
- Wifi
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- All major credit/debit cards accepted
Events
Friday, 24th March 2023 - Friday, 24th March 2023
Henry Normal: Collected Poems and Other LandfillSeamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy is delighted to welcome television and poetry legend Henry Normal to The Helicon stage on Friday 24 March for an evening of pure escape with stories, jokes and poems.- more info
Wednesday, 29th March 2023 - Wednesday, 29th March 2023
Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble presents Pierrot LunaireSeamus Heaney HomePlace is delighted to welcome Hard Rain Soloist Ensemble to The Helicon in their tenth anniversary year to perform three works celebrating poetry and music.- more info
Saturday, 1st April 2023 - Saturday, 1st April 2023
John Banville in ConversationJoin one of Ireland's most celebrated and critically acclaimed authors as he chats about his two new novels The Singularities and The Lock-Up with Dr Eamonn Hughes.- more info
Saturday, 15th April 2023 - Saturday, 15th April 2023
Scullion in ConcertJoin us for 'Scullion in Concert' at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy.- more info
Friday, 21st April 2023 - Friday, 21st April 2023
An Evening with Irvine WelshJoin Irvine Welsh, one of the most blazing talents in contemporary fiction at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy as he chats with Hugh Odling-Smee about his work and career.- more info
Saturday, 22nd April 2023 - Saturday, 22nd April 2023
Writing on Air: Broadcasting Poetry with Alex Alonso, Olivia O'Leary and Ruth McKeeJoin us at Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy for a discussion around Irish poetry and the links with the broadcasting industry, with Alex Alonso, Olivia O'Leary and Ruth McKee.- more info
