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Five Fables
Watch Five Fables, animated tales for all the family, at the Ulster Folk Museum’s 1900s Picture House!
Date
1st to 14th November 2025
Time
General Admission Opening Hours
Age group
All
Event type
Free for members
Please note this event has now passed.
Settle into the museum’s original 1900s Picture House for a screening of Five Fables - medieval Scots tales translated by Seamus Heaney and brought to life as enchanting animations for all ages.
Originally commissioned for the BBC by the Ulster-Scots Broadcast Fund, these animated films are narrated by acclaimed comedian and actor Billy Connolly, with a specially composed score by internationally renowned pianist Barry Douglas.
A rare chance to enjoy these magical tales in a truly historic cinema setting.
This event is part of Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Leid and Lairn Festival; a month-long celebration of the rich language, culture, and history of the Ulster-Scots tradition.
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Our 'Five Fables' event is included with General Admission tickets.
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Language offers an important lens both on the history of this place and who we are today. Through this project, we will use our unique language archives to explore the rich and diverse language traditions of Ulster.
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