Belfast Men’s health Group in partnership with the East Belfast Community Development Agency (Jim Bailey). Took 20 men on a cross community event to the Lyric Theatre on (20^th September) Friday evening  to watch the man who swallowed a dictionary and helping the men who we engage with have a better understanding of each other and continuing to building on our peace process.

Here’s a wee bit about the show below…

This one-man show chronicles the remarkable life of Ervine, from the backstreets of East Belfast to Long Kesh prisoner to political negotiations at the White House and Downing Street. From his personal family tragedies to becoming the man who is widely regarded as the person who did most to deliver the Protestant working class to support the Good Friday Agreement.

As well as being an important figure in the history of Ulster loyalism, Ervine was also known for his grasp of the English language and capacity for using ‘big words’ in television interviews, hence the title of the play. It’s a remarkable story, providing a great insight into not just the man but the Protestant community in the most turbulent period of the Troubles.