As part of an exciting line up for the ‘Belfast Festival at Queen’s’, the history of Belfast will once again take centre stage with the return of a hilarious comedy play by Grimes and McKee. Back by popular demand in McHughs this month, Grimes and McKee will be performing their play ‘The Dock, The Clock, The Backdoor Knock’ which takes a comical look at Belfast’s colourful past and the unique location of the bar.

Speaking about the play Alan McKee said, “For three centuries there has been a hostelry on the site of McHugh’s, bearing witness to some momentous events – the 1798 rebellion, the blitz, the building of the Titanic and the smoking ban. In ‘The Dock, The Clock, The Backdoor Knock’ we breathe life into a cast of thousands - pimps, priests, prophets, and publicans – to tell the story of a pub sitting at the heart of old and modern Belfast. Light on historical detail, but heavy on laughs, this entirely unreliable history celebrates 300 years of a Belfast landmark and will appeal to a range of audiences.”

Liam Dawson Manager McHughs commented, “We are delighted to have comic geniuses Grimes and McKee back performing in McHughs with their fantastic play as part of Belfast Festival at Queens. 2012 continues to be an exciting year for Northern Ireland and there is no better way to celebrate the rich culture heritage of Belfast than through this unique comedy play which is sure to have audiences laughing from start to finish.”

The play will be performed in McHughs basement and will run on Friday 19th and Sunday 21st October and from Wednesday 24th until Friday 26th October 2012.  Tickets are £14.50 and are available to purchase from www.belfastfestival.com. Why not make a night of it and enjoy a pre-theatre meal before the show at McHugh’s restaurant.

Dating back to 1711, McHugh’s is Belfast’s oldest building and positioned in the heart of the city at Queen’s Square, it represents a historical link between the city’s colourful past and its dynamic future.

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