Lyric Theatre Makes Immersive Audio Permanent in Belfast

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“As the theatre’s run of Denouement drew to a close, the conversation naturally turned to what came next, Jimmy Fay (Executive Producer at the Lyric Theatre and Director of Denouement) saw first-hand what spatial audio could bring to the stage. It enhanced the production’s emotionally charged narrative so profoundly that removing the system was simply not an option”

“During the Christmas show, our Sound Designer remarked that the depth and quality achieved through L-ISA was unlike anything they had worked with before. With our 75th anniversary on the horizon, it was clear the time was right to make a bold statement. Every production from 2026 onwards would be built around L-ISA from the ground up”

“It’s been invaluable to have that depth of support from design through to completion, knowing the people behind the technology are invested in how we use it gives us real confidence that we’re making the right decisions for the right product”

“This outcome is what happens when a venue truly commits to its creative vision. The Lyric wanted to rethink what theatre sound could be, and it’s been a privilege to help make that happen”

“Our goal has always been to lead. With every production from here onwards based on L-ISA, we’ll be actively bringing this vision to life. That’s a genuinely thrilling place to be as we head into our 75th year”