Experience Belfast’s history through immersive street theatre, featuring iconic events and real artefacts, along the stunning Maritime Mile.
Experience Belfast’s history through immersive street theatre, featuring iconic events and real artefacts, along the stunning Maritime Mile.
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Big Fish - ‘The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast’ is an exciting and innovative walking tour featuring two actors, one male and one female, who guide a one-hour journey from The Big Fish to The Soundyard along Belfast’s beautiful Maritime Mile.
During this hour-long tour, the actors will perform five historical sketches that highlight Belfast’s…
- Big Fish - ‘The Theatrical History Tour of Belfast’ is an exciting and innovative walking tour featuring two actors, one male and one female, who guide a one-hour journey from The Big Fish to The Soundyard along Belfast’s beautiful Maritime Mile.
During this hour-long tour, the actors will perform five historical sketches that highlight Belfast’s history. These sketches will cover:
- 1912: The Titanic
- 1914: The Ulster Suffragettes
- 1941: The Belfast Blitz
- 1995: President Clinton’s visit to Belfast
- 2018: Game of Thrones
After each sketch, while one actor changes costumes, the other will serve as a tour guide, providing additional insights into Belfast’s rich history. This ensures a seamless experience for those enjoying this theatrical journey along the Maritime Mile.
Participants will also have the opportunity to see real historical artifacts, such as a WW2 gas mask, a gas rattle, and an ARP Brodie helmet.
- Titanic Belfast - An exhibition dedicated to the Titanic.

- WW2 Brodie Helmet
- WW2 Gas Mask
- WW2 Gas Rattle
- WW2 Brodie Helmet
- WW2 Gas Mask
- WW2 Gas Rattle
- It’s Belfast, so be prepared for rain and bring a coat with a hood, a hat or an umbrella.
- It’s Belfast, so be prepared for rain and bring a coat with a hood, a hat or an umbrella.
This is not your typical walking tour. Rather than just listening to someone talk about Belfast’s past, participants will experience Belfast’s rich history through five engaging street theatre sketches. After each performance, one actor will transform into a tour guide to share more about Belfast’s history, while the other actor changes into their next…
This is not your typical walking tour. Rather than just listening to someone talk about Belfast’s past, participants will experience Belfast’s rich history through five engaging street theatre sketches. After each performance, one actor will transform into a tour guide to share more about Belfast’s history, while the other actor changes into their next costume. The five sketches featured are:
- 1912: The Titanic
- 1914: The Ulster Suffragettes
- 1941: The Belfast Blitz
- 1995: President Clinton’s Visit
- 2018: Game of Thrones
This approach ensures a seamless one-hour tour for those enjoying this theatrical journey along the beautiful Maritime Mile.
Additionally, real historical artifacts will be showcased during the tour, allowing participants to view an authentic WW2 gas mask, a gas rattle, and an ARP Brodie helmet.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.