Prizes handed out as Drama Festival comes to a close
She noted that three of the five plays in the festival are now through to the All Ireland finals in Athlone an indication of the quality of work seen throughout the week.
She thanked the committee who she said, “though small in number, all worked tirelessly for months to ensure that the festival maintained its reputation of being a flagship on the Irish circuit”.
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Hide AdShe reiterated her hope that Newry Drama Festival would continue to flourish throughout the 21st century and beyond.
The award winners were…
First: Clontarf Players “ Radium Girls”
Second: Newpoint Players “ In the Shadow of the Glen; Reimagined”
Third: Ballyduff. Drama Group “ The Ferryman”
Most ambitious choice : Newpoint Players”
Best Director : Myra Maguire, Clontarf Players
Best Actor: Mickey Brannigan,Newpoint Players
Best Actress: Ellen O’Malley, Clontarf Players
Best Supporting Actor: Ronan Richardson, Clontarf Players
Best Supporting Actress: Fiona Coughlan, Ballyduff Drama Group
Best young Actor: William Anglim,Balally Players
Audience Award: Clontarf Players
Best Stage Manager: Noel Hayes, Ballyduff Drama Group
Best Decor: Donie O’Sullivan, Ballyduff Drama Group
Best Lighting: Clontarf Players
Best Moment in Theatre: Clontarf Players
Best Music and Sound: Catriona Connelly, Clontarf Players
Best Costumes: Alison Rodge’s and Bernie McParland, Newpoint Players
Best Technical Production: Ballyduff Drama Group
Congratulations to Clontarf on their success in lifting many of the awards!