Shared Roots

Bringing Communities Together, One Story at a Time

We believe that Belfast’s true beauty lies in the stories we share and the heritage we celebrate together. Through the Shared Roots project supported via the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan, we’re bringing people from all walks of life together to explore the rich cultural tapestry of our city—past, present, and future. 

What’s Happening? 

Civic Voices Theatre Programme
Step into the spotlight! In partnership with Kabosh Theatre Company, our Civic Voices programme invites you to co-create powerful, original performances inspired by Belfast’s diverse communities. Whether you’re a first-time performer or a seasoned storyteller, there’s a place for you on our stage. 

Discovering Our Roots: Heritage Tours
Join us as we uncover Belfast’s hidden gems—from historic alleyways and iconic rivers to places rich in immigrant histories. Our guided tours offer fresh perspectives on the places we pass by every day. 

Training New Tour Guides
Passionate about storytelling? We’re offering accredited training for new tour guides in partnership with Belfast Met, with a focus on Belfast’s shared built heritage. Learn the ropes and share our city’s stories in your own voice. 

Faith in Focus City Trail
Experience Belfast’s faith heritage like never before! Co-created with young people across the city, this trail combines theatre with immersive technology to bring the stories of Belfast’s diverse faith communities to life. 

Shared Spaces, Shared Stories Events
Celebrate Belfast’s industrial past in beautiful, underused heritage buildings. From music to storytelling and art, each event brings a new chapter of our city’s history to life. 

Rituals of Remembrance Burial Traditions
Explore ancient burial grounds and rediscover forgotten traditions with Cairde na Cille. Join us in reflecting on Belfast’s rich and varied rituals of remembrance. 

Whether you’re joining a workshop, taking a tour, or helping to shape a new story for Belfast, your voice matters. Stay tuned for our programme release coming soon. 

PEACEPLUS is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and represents a funding partnership between the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive.

Shared Roots is part of the Multiculturalism to Interculturalism project delivered through the Belfast PEACEPLUS Local Action Plan by ArtsEkta, Cairde na Cille and Kabosh Theatre Company.