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24.09.2014
New Officers in Drama Festival Committee
Roscommon Drama Festival Committee held its AGM in Gleeson’s Townhouse on Wednesday night last. More |
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20.09.2014
Terry Byrne to adjudicate 2015 Drama Festival
We are delighted to welcome Terry Byrne, A.D.A.to adjudicate our 2015 festival which will run from 6th - 14th March More |
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2014
Results
| Date |
Group |
Play |
Author |
Results |
| Fri 7th March |
Kilmeen Drama Group |
The Walworth Farce' |
Enda Walsh |
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| Sat 8th March |
Compántas Lir |
'Eclipsed' |
Patricia Burke Brogan |
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| Sun 9th March |
Prosperous Dramatic Society |
'Boeing Boeing' |
Marc Camoletti |
1st |
| Mon 10th March |
Take 5 |
'Little Gem' |
Elaine Murphy |
3rd |
| Tues 11th March |
Thurles Drama Group
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'A View From The Bridge' |
Arthur Miller |
2nd |
| Wed 12th March |
Glenamaddy Players |
'Agnes Of God' |
John Pielmeir |
2nd |
| Thurs 13th March |
Estuary Players |
'The Plough and The Stars' |
Sean O'Casey |
3rd |
| Friday 14th March |
Bunclody/Kilmyshall DG |
'April Bright' |
Dermot Bolger |
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| Sat 15th March |
Kilmuckridge Drama Group |
'The Weir' |
Conor McPherson |
1st |
Best Director Open: Lurlene Duggan, Prosperous Dramatic Society
Best Director Confined: Michael Johnston, Kilmuckridge Drama Group
Best Actor Open: Robert Massey Prosperous Dramatic Society
Best Actress Open: Aisling O’Neill, Prosperous Dramatic Society
Best Supporting Actor Open: Donal Ryan,Thurles Drama Group
Best Supporting Actress Open: Zita McGarry Kelly, Prosperous Dramatic Society
Best Actor Confined: Michael Murphy, Kilmuckridge Drama Group.
Best Actress Confined: Anna Flaherty,Glenamaddy Players
Best Supporting Actor Confined: Sean Gahan, Kilmuckridge Drama Group.
Best Supporting Actress Confined: Niamh O’Flanagan, Glenamaddy Players
Best Stage Setting: Vincent Donohue Estuary Player
Adjudicator’s Award: David McElgunn, Thurles Drama Group
Pat Connaughton Memorial Award: ‘A Magic Moment in Theatre’ The Kiss, Thurles Drama Group
06.11.2013
2014 Drama Festival programme finalised
Thank you all for showing such interest in applying to Roscommon Drama Festival. Due to unprecedented demand for the 9 places available we regret to advise groups not to submit any further applications. Line up will be announced as soon as groups are informed. Once again, thank you all for showing such interest in applying to Roscommon. |
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17.09.2013
Imelda McDonagh to adjudicate 2014 Drama Festival
We are delighted to welcome Imelda McDonagh to adjudicate our 2014 Drama Festival. Imelda holds an M.A. in Theatre Studies, is a qualified Make-Up artist and holds a Licentiate (Speech and Drama) from the London College of Music. She has had extensive involvement in theatre as both actress and director. More |
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10.03.2013
Roscommon Drama Festival 2013
The curtain drew on the 2013 Roscommon Drama Festival last Saturday night March 9th following 9 nights of excellent drama at Roscommon Arts Centre. The festival concluded with adjudicator Michael Poynor, A.D.A,, G.O.D.A., announcing the results.
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| Date |
Group |
Play |
Author |
Results |
| Fri 1st March |
Bunclody/Kilmyshall DG |
'The Beauty Queen Of Leenane' |
Martin McDonagh |
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| Sat 2nd March |
Prosperous Dramatic Society |
'The Goat Or Who Is Sylvia' |
Edward Albee |
1st |
| Sun 3rd March |
Phoenix Players |
'Poor Beast In The Rain' |
Billy Roche |
3rd |
| Mon 4th March |
Yellow Moon Theatre Co. |
'On Raftery's Hill'with visiting |
Marina Carr |
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| Tues 5th March |
Glenamaddy Players
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'Moment' |
Deirdre Kinahan |
1st |
| Wed 6th March |
Estuary Players |
''The Boys Next Door' |
Tom Griffin |
3rd |
| Thurs 7th March |
DADS. Dunmore |
'War' |
Roddy Doyle |
2nd |
| Friday 8th March |
Kilmeen Drama Group |
'The Playboy Of The Western World' |
J.M. Synge |
2nd |
| Sat 9th March |
Kilmuckridge Drama Group |
'Sharon's Grave' |
John B Keane |
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23.02.2013
The
festival was officially launched in Roscommon County
Library on Wednesday 20th February.
The Roscommon Drama Festival will run for
nine nights with visiting drama groups competing for
awards and nominations to the RTE All Ireland Finals
in Athlone.
Click here to see
some pics from the occasion
18.09.2012
Looking
forward to 2013 Festival
We are delighted to welcome Michael Poynor. A.D.A.to adjudicate our 2013 festival which will run from 1st - 9th March. More |
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11.03.2012
2012
Results
The curtain drew on the 2012 Roscommon Drama Festival
last Saturday night March 10th following 9 nights of
excellent drama at Roscommon Arts Centre. The festival
concluded with adjudicator Brendan Murray ADA, announcing
the results.
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23.08.2011
Looking
forward to 2012 Festival
Our Adjudicator for our 2012 festival is Brandan
Murray A.D.A.. Brendan is a graduate of the Gaiety
School of Acting and UCD, holding an honours MA
in Modern Drama Studies. More |
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13.03.2011
2011
Results
The curtain drew on the 2011 Roscommon Drama Festival
last Saturday night March 12th following 9 nights of
excellent drama at Roscommon Arts Centre. The festival
concluded with adjudicator Paula Dempsey announcing
the results, and the big winners were Prosperous Dramatic
Society from County Kildare.
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13.03.2011
2011
Festival opening
The 2011 Roscommon Drama Festival got under way with
the official opening by our special guest, Mr John Waters.
See pictures from
the occasion
2011
Roscommon Drama Festival
We are pleased to publish our 2011 Drama Festival Programme.
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all Groups
who applied for entry to our Festival. To those who
were unsuccessful we wish them well on the Festival
circuit. We look forward to offering the visiting Groups
a memorable visit to our Festival.
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24.02.2010
The
2011festival was officially launched in Roscommon County
Library
The Roscommon Drama Festival will run for
nine nights with visiting drama groups competing for
awards and nominations to the RTE All Ireland Finals
in Athlone.
Click here to see
some pics from the occasion
30.07.2010
Looking
forward to next year's Festival
Our Adjudicator for our 2011 Drama Festival is Paula
Dempsey. Paula is a director of Laois Youth Theatre,
formerly an actor and director on the Amateur circuit
and currently a professional actress on both the stage
and national radio. The festival will run from 4th to
12th March 2011.
15.03.2010
Roscommon
Drama Festival Results 2010
Shoestring Theatre Company for 'The Salvage Shop' scoop
top awards at Roscommon Drama Festival
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25.02.2010
The
festival was officially launched in Roscommon County
Library on Wednesday 24th February.
The Roscommon Drama Festival will run for
nine nights with visiting drama groups competing for
awards and nominations to the RTE All Ireland Finals
in Athlone.
Click here to see
some pics from the occasion
10.09.2009
2010
Adjudicator appointed
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