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Sir Laurence Olivier appeared in Belfast in 1965

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From: Belfast Telegraph
Date: 20070129
Author:Matthew McCreary

Accompanying the esteemed Shakespearean actor for a production of William Congreve's Love for Love was a troupe of distinguished actors in the leading roles, including Albert Finney, Lynn Redgrave and Geraldine McEwan.

"The National Theatre's first appearance in Belfast was a memorable occasion," recounted an enthusiastic Belfast Telegraph reviewer in the next day's edition.

"Any preference that some may have had for Othello or a more modern work was soon swept away by the zest with which the famous comedy was acted."

Sir Laurence's appearance at the Opera House marked the first occasion he ...

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