The Grand Opera House in Belfast has released its new programme of events ahead of its reopening in October.

The newly designed brochure outlines the new facilities following its 18-month revamp.

These include additional rooms for private dining, entertaining, conferences or training, four new bars, a new restaurant called Luciano’s, a new visual arts space called The Phoenix Gallery as well as improved access to all floors and additional wheelchair spaces in the auditoriums.

John Botteley said: “It’s a very exciting time for the Grand Opera House and I think this is reflected in our stunning new brochure and mouthwatering programme of events. The snazzy new 48-page guide incorporates all the events in The Baby Grand from education workshops to comedy nights as well as the events in the main auditorium, from West End musicals to award-winning dramas.

“My own personal highlights include Alan Bennett’s The History Boys from the National Theatre, the The Rat Pack in January, Scottish Ballet’s version of Cinderella in February and West End’s Cats in March.

Gilbert Ash & Vaughan Engineering carried out the construction with architects Barry Pritchard and Jonathan Williams of the Arts Team. Details: www.goh.co.uk