YOUNG people and pupils from across the county are showcasing their talents and putting their creative skills to the test as huge crowds compete for glory at this year’s Fermanagh Féis. St Michael’s College in Enniskillen was a hub of activity on Saturday (March 8) as young students competed for prizes in the ‘Irish Language’ […]
Funding boost for Fermanagh drama group
SHARE Discovery Village is inspiring a new Unity in Motion dance and drama project that aims to directly tackle social isolation in rural Fermanagh by bringing people together to move, create, and connect. Power NI is supporting this positive initiative through its long-running Brighter Communities programme. The project will run weekly dance and drama workshops, […]
EADS to perform its first ever Wilde play
By Annie Flynn HUMOUR, wit and downright absurdity is how Enniskillen amateur dramatic society spokesperson describes their latest upcoming play, Oscar’s Wilde’s– The importance of being Earnest. The play will be performed at the Ardhowen Theatre from 13–15 February at 8pm. EADS is one of the longest running drama groups in Ireland, formed in 1928. The importance […]
New role for Fermanagh actress Abigail Parkinson
KESH woman Abigail Parkinson is set to take another major step in her drama career as she confirms that she has “accepted a role in a production” which could see her star on our TV screens again. The actress made her mark on our screens when she played a starring role in BBC drama ‘Hope […]
Fermanagh pays tribute to award-winning actress
THE Fermanagh drama community has been plunged into sadness following the death of award-winning actress Rachel O’Connor, who passed away after a battle with cancer. Originally from Brollagh Road in Belleek, Rachel, a mother-of-three aged 61-years-old, died on Sunday in the Palliative Care Unit in Omagh Hospital. She was widely regarded as one of the […]
Fermanagh drama groups excelling on stage
A NUMBER of local actors and actresses have won some top awards as two breakaway groups from Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts continue to make their mark on stage. Ciara O’Flanagan’s Fermanagh School of Music and Performing Arts group recently made the decision to divide its cast into two separate sections, Devenish Drama and […]
Fermanagh drama groups set for Enniskillen festival
Preparations are underway for the four-day Enniskillen One Festival.
Fermanagh drama group confirms stage return
EXCITEMENT is building in Garrison and throughout Fermanagh as the talented cast of the Gillaroo Players prepares to unite for a performance which has been “a long-time in the planning”. The cast will bring their version of well-known comedy ‘Wedding Fever’ to life at the Gillaroo Centre in Garrison tomorrow night (Thursday) and it’ll run for […]
Fermanagh actor Adrian Dunbar to feature in top movie
AFTER an “overwhelming response” to his major West End play, Adrian Dunbar’s set to appear on our TV screens later this year in form of a film, when ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ is turned into a movie. The Enniskillen man has been playing a leading role in ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ which has been running for a […]
Autumn showing for new Enniskillen one act festival
In exciting news Enniskillen Drama Festival will be running a One Act Festival this year from 31 October to 2 November 2024 at The Ardhowen Theatre. As this will be the first time that Enniskillen has hosted a One Act Festival, Enniskillen Drama Festival wish to present a festival that reflects the strong depth of […]