Author Archives: Test Drive the Arts NI

As many of you will know Audiences NI have made the decision to pause Test Drive the Arts NI as of the 31st May 2015. Having undertaken an external evaluation in January 2015 a number of recommendations for development and … Continue reading →

Saturday past, Test Drive the Arts NI had the pleasure of taking a group of people along to their first experience of the arts in Crescent Arts Centre to see Terra Nova’s production of Arrivals 2, a series of five … Continue reading →

While there was undoubtedly a Saint Valentine (in fact, there were probably several- including a pope!), the tradition of Valentine’s Day as a day in which you seek out a mate, give gifts to a loved one and celebrate the … Continue reading →

A night out at the opera; it sounds so glamorous. The phrase brings to mind red carpets, ball gowns, paparazzi and glitz. Have you ever been to the opera? Chances are you will have had some experience with the Grand … Continue reading →

Ever wondered how an orchestra works? What is it that determines its layout and how it plays together? Polo is going to see the Ulster Orchestra on Saturday night, so he’s been doing some research on the topic so that … Continue reading →

Polo often thinks that the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast is quickly becoming one of the most exciting areas in the city. There’s always something happening, the food and entertainment is great and there is a buzz in the air that makes it … Continue reading →

It’s back to work, the sun is shining here outside the office and Polo is enjoying being back in the routine that comes with work. Over the Christmas holidays, he got lots of time in front of the telly watching … Continue reading →

Hopefully you are having as wonderful a Christmas day as Polo is with his family… just look at what his nephews and nieces drew for him! From Polo, Annie and all at the Test Drive the Arts NI team, we … Continue reading →

It’s Christmas week, and the excitement has reached boiling point in Polo’s household! He has finally come to that glorious point where there is nothing to do but anticipate- presents are bought and wrapped; turkey is in the freezer; work finished … Continue reading →

Polo is just ready for Christmas! As much as he loves his job and could happily keep it up right through to the New Year, he is very excited about getting time off to spend with his friends and family … Continue reading →