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Huge congratulations to our friends and fellow committee members, Máire Doran & Gavin Nolan who got married recently. We wish them both every happiness for the future. ❤️
Congratulations to the Happy Couple 🎉🎉
Congratulations guys
Congratulations
Memories of fun times in Carnew in 2018 when we hosted the All Ireland Confined Drama Finals.Great memories, wonderful people.
Great photos of a very memorable time.
An excellent All Ireland.
A mighty All Ireland Lorna & all in Carnew 🎉
Some drama to help anyone feeling withdrawal this week in the absence of our Drama Festival.
Take care everyone.
Watch Cyprus Avenue for World Theatre Day 2020 - Abbey Theatre
www.abbeytheatre.ie
To celebrate World Theatre Day on Friday 27 March 2020, at noon we are partnering with the Royal Court Theatre and The Space to make Cyprus Avenue, the film adaptation, available to watch for free on ...With sadness we announce that the 2020 South Wicklow Drama Festival has been cancelled.
We would like to thank all of our friends in drama and supporters and look forward to seeing and working with you all in 2021.
Take care.
Was really looking forward to ny first visit to Carnew. Go well, all.
I feel so sorry for the groups who have put so much work in. It's dreadfully disappointing for everyone but especially the groups who were late starters. Devastating.
Very sad!
Devastated
Patron Tickets for the 2020 South Wicklow Drama Festival are now on sale from Carnew TDC (Training & Development Centre), Candy’s, Hall’s or committee members.
At only €45 (€20 for students) for 9 nights of entertainment the tickets are excellent value.
Nightly tickets cost €10 or €5 for students.
We look forward to welcoming
The Wayside Players Drama Group
Ballycogley Players
Camross Drama Group
Kilrush Drama Group
Bunclody-Kilmyshall Drama Group
Kilmuckridge Drama Group
Tinahely Variety Group
Insight Theatre Celbridge and
Bridge Drama
as well as our Adjudicator, Geoff O'Keeffe,
and of course, our wonderful audience.
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Drama League of Ireland
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2020 South Wicklow Drama Festival Launch in Jim Byrne’s, Carnew.
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Thanks to Festival Committee for a most enjoyable launch. Lovely company, lovely snacks lovely friendly atmosphere . Looking forward to taking part in Festival
The Launch of the 2020 South Wicklow Drama Festival will take place in Jim Byrne's, Carnew this evening, Sunday 1st March at 7p.m.
Looking forward to seeing members of participating drama groups, festival patrons, sponsors and friends later.
Check out our fab new website to find out more about South Wicklow Drama Festival. southwicklowdramafestival.com/
Huge thanks to Shane at ClearSoft for all of his work designing our new site.
#dramafest2020
Amateur Drama Council of Ireland
Drama League of Ireland
The Launch of the 2020 South Wicklow Drama Festival will take place in Jim Byrne's, Carnew on Sunday 1st March at 7p.m.
Festival Patrons, Sponsors, Drama Groups and friends are all welcome to attend.
Only 4 weeks to go until the opening night of the festival which runs from Friday 20th - Saturday 28th March.
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As drama festival organisers around the country get ready to welcome this year's competing groups, we're looking forward to the excitement of the All Ireland Confined Finals in April!
We'll be hosting the top 9 plays in the Confined group as they compete for the All Ireland trophy in the Abbey Centre from April 17th to the 25th.
The draw to decide the running order of the festival will take place in the Abbey Centre on Saturday the 4th of April at 1pm. Following that, nightly tickets will be available online from April 6th (€18/€15). In the meantime, if you'd like to secure a season ticket, they will be available from March 1st by phoning the Abbey Centre on 0719851375 (€90 for all 9 nights).
There are 20 groups participating in the Confined Group this year. You can follow all the action of the league table on www.adci.ie once the festivals begin to see which of these groups will be joining us in Ballyshannon!
Lislea Dramatic Players - “One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Kesey/Wasserman
Phoenix Players - “The Communication Cord” by Brian Friel
The Knocks Drama Group - “ The Cavan Curse” by John Mc Manus
Enniskillen Theatre Co. - “ The Night Alive” by Conor Mc Pherson
Clonabogan Drama Circle - “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley” by Jimmy Keary
Pomeroy Players- “Same Old Moon” by Geraldine Aron
Newtownstewart Theatre Co. - ”Shoot The Crow” by Owen Mc Cafferty
Clann Machua, Kiltymagh - ”Sive” by J.B. Keane
Sliabh Aughty Drama Group - ”The Outgoing Tide” by Bruce Graham
Glenamaddy Players - ”The Cripple of Inishmaan” by Martin Mc Donagh
Sillan Players, Shercock - “At the Black Pig’s Dyke” by Vincent Woods
Duleek Drama Group - ”The Blacksmith” by Michael Ferguson
Kilmuckridge Drama Group - ”Daughter from over the Water” by M.J Molloy
Wayside Players - “The Cripple of Inishmaan” by Martin Mc Donagh
Tinahely Variety Group -”Juno and the Paycock” by Sean O Casey
Skibbereen Theatre Society - ”Steel Magnolias” by Robery Harling
Mullingar Theatre Lab - ”One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest" by Kesey/Wasserman
Kilworth Dramatic Society - ”The Quiet Moment” by Mike Finn
Camross Drama Group - ”The Year of the Hiker” by J.B. Keane
Ray Leonard Players, Claremorris - "Beyond Therapy" by Christopher Durang
Looking forward to our 2020 Festival which will take place from Friday 20th - Saturday 28th March in St Brigid's Hall, Carnew.
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Drama League of Ireland
The Wayside Players Drama Group
Ballycogley Players
Camross Drama Group
Kilrush Drama Group
Bunclody-Kilmyshall Drama Group
Kilmuckridge Drama Group
Tinahely Variety Group
Insight Theatre Celbridge
Bridge Drama
Ella Ní Bhraonáin Millie Brennan
I'm there
Can't wait!
Catherine Doyle, Mairead Doyle John Breen’s Alone it Stands Friday 27th March
Break a leg to our committee members and helpers involved in Carnew Musical Society's production of 'Oklahoma' this week.Oh what a beautiful morning ... in Oklahoma!
After a fabulous band call and dress rehearsal yesterday we are so excited so bring our production of ‘Oklahoma’ to our audiences this week. 🤠
If you haven’t booked your tickets yet make sure to call today and be sure not to miss your chance to see this classic musical brought to life by our immensely talented cast.
Call our Box Office on 0876985275 between 11-12.30 or 1.30-4.30 to book.
South Wicklow Drama Festival is now accepting applications for our 2020 Festival.
Please send applications to our festival secretary, Kevin at kevinmac06@yahoo.ie
Congratulations to our friend Michael Johnston who became the Chairman of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland today and best wishes to him on his two year term.
Best wishes to all of the incoming National Executive Council, in particular our own Kevin McEvoy, who has been elected as Information Officer.
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Good job Kevin!👍🏻
Best of luck Michael in your new post. Liam
Congratulations Michael 🎉
Congratulations Kevin McEvoy
Introduction to Stage Management and Technical Theatre starts in 6 days! Book your place to learn more about the behind the stage aspect of theatre. Perfect for those who are considering studying the subject or who simply love theatre and would like to learn more. Book at: bit.ly/2CRZRbf
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Ireland's amatuer dramatic groups deserve our applause & more importantly, our support 🎭
I discussed how we can improve supports with Aidan Reidy & Brendan McGowan from Amateur Drama Council of Ireland; Joanne Keane, Chair of Drama League of Ireland & Anna Walker, Association of Drama Adjudicators.
Balally Players The Stillorgan Players Kilmacud Musical Society Glencullen Dundrum MDS
Introduction to Lighting design is a 1-week course starting 22nd July. An introduction to lighting technologies, the industry terminology and the basics of lighting design for the stage. If you are considering a degree in stage management and technical theatre or if you work on school productions and would like to learn more, this course is for you! Open for 16+. More details at: bit.ly/2TB5AxG
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