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This Autumn we are delighted to welcome the Askeraden Drama Group to Ballyshannon to present their version of Ibsen’s ‘Peer Gynt’. The production is a slightly reduced version to allow for travel restrictions, and will be performed in the Abbey Arts Centre on October the 1st at 8pm as part of the Donegal Bay and Bluestacks Festival. Here’s the synopsis of the play from the group themselves: ‘This year Askeraden are diving into the dramatic depths of Ibsen’s literary world. We are creating our own variation on Ibsen’s iconic romantic dramatic poem; Peer Gynt. The lead male role, Peer Gynt, will be played as a female role in our version of the dramatic tale. We meet the young Pe Gynt as a…

Join Olive Travers for an experiential writing workshop in the beautiful and inspirational setting of the Longford Demesne Woods in Beltra, Co. Sligo, on August 13th, and help raise funds for a centre for children with disabilities in India. Read on for more info, then sign up quickly as this sounds like a wonderful experience for both new and established writers. “The Art of Observation” is the first in a series of “Writers in the Woods” workshops which will be held in the grounds of Longford Demesne in Beltra, Co. Sligo. Taking place  on August 13th, the first workshop will be facilitated by writer and Clinical Psychologist Olive Travers. Awareness through observation is an aspect of “Conscious Writing”, a new holistic approach…

The cast list for our production of Thornton Wilder’s ‘Our Town’ has just been finalised, and here it is! ‘Our Town’ by Thornton Wilder Tuesday 11th, Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Sunday 16th October 2016 Cast Stage Manager: ​​​Michael Mc Mullin Dr Gibbs: ​​​​Sean Mc Loone Howie Newsome​​​: Kevin Lilly Mrs Gibbs: ​​​​Moya Ferguson Mrs Webb​​​​: Mary Hoey George Gibbs: ​​​​Ronan Drummond Emily Webb: ​​​​Louise Larkin Professor Willard​​​: Carl Duggan Mr Webb​​​​: Christian Carbin Simon Stimson: ​​​John Mc Neill Mrs Soames​​​​: Emer Mc Shea Constable Warren: ​​​Michael Daly Sam Craig​​​​: Simon Ferris Joe Stoddard​​​​: Paul Mc Gonigle Townspeople: ​​​​ Ciara Boyle Simon Ferris Amanda Byrne Margaret Byrne Michelle Fee Greg Gallagher Bernie Boyle Pam Ferguson Break a leg everyone!!

‘Our Town’ Reading: Wednesday 8th of June, 8pm, Green Room, Abbey Centre.  We are having another reading for ‘Our Town’ to allow those of you who couldn’t make it the first night to attend.  Please note if you attended the first reading a couple of weeks back there’s no need to attend again.

I was appointed chairperson this year but I never sat. It was power packed. Our  story started when the ADCI elected John Travers to the honorary position of Chairperson. Fantastic news. They could not have chosen a more worthy person. He is the stalwart of our drama society. Oslo in September was the next exciting news for our society. We were invited there by Phelim Rooney and his drama group to perform “God of Carnage “. Such a honour. Our expectations could never match the overwhelming holiday we all had in the most beautiful backdrop with a team of people who became our friends on a handshake and bonds that we will treasure and remember for a very long time….

Join us in the Abbey Centre at 8pm on Thursday May 19th for a reading/audition of ‘Our Town’ by Thornton Wilder. The play has over twenty cast members, so we need a lot of actors for this production! It’s the ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest in local drama to get involved. No materials or preparation necessary – just turn up on the night! We’re looking forward to seeing you.

Overall Winner – Perpetual Trophy:  Bridge Drama, ‘Lost in Yonkers’ Second: Dalkey Third: Prosperous Best Director: Bridge: Lost in Yonkers Nominations: Bridge, Prosperous, Dalkey, Palace Best Actor: Brendan Dunlea, Palace Nominations: Prosperous, Bunclody, Dundalk, Palace Best Actress: Maria Donnelly Bruce, Dalkey Nominations: Ennis, Bridge, Rachel O’Connor Ballyshannon, Dalkey Best Supporting Actor: Colm Malone, Prosperous Nominations: Bridge, Prosperous x 2, Dalkey Best Supporting Actress: Rita Brady, Ennis Nominations: Ennis, Bridge, Prosperous, Moonshine Best Stage Setting: Bridge Nominations: Ennis, Bridge, Ballyshannon, Palace Best Stage Lighting: Barry Donnelly, Dalkey Nominations: Bridge, Prosperous, Dalkey, Palace Best Stage Management: Liam Farrell, Bunclody Nominations: Kilmeen, Prosperous, Bunclody, Dalkey DLI Summer School Scholarship: Claire O’Neill, Prosperous ADCI DLI Scholarship: Tim Connaughton  Gormanston Scholarship: Mike Crowley, Kilmeen  Abbey…