The All-Ireland Confined Amateur Drama Finals return to Carrickmore this April, bringing together nine of the finest amateur drama groups from across the island of Ireland.
Delivered by the Mid Ulster Drama Festival, the Finals will run over ten nights from Thursday 9 April to Friday 17 April, followed by a Gala Awards Night on Saturday 18 April at The Patrician Theatre.
This prestigious event represents the culmination of months of competition across 35 festivals nationwide. Audiences can expect a rich and varied programme featuring contemporary Irish writing alongside internationally acclaimed works, exploring themes of family, memory, relationships and moral conflict.
Performance Schedule:
- Thursday 9 April – Upstage Players, Co. Mayo: The Year of the Hiker
- Friday 10 April – Sliabh Aughty Drama Group, Co. Clare: The Outgoing Tide
- Saturday 11 April – Tinahely Variety Group, Co. Wicklow: Moonglow
- Sunday 12 April – Enniskillen Theatre Company, Co. Fermanagh: Doubt: A Parable
- Monday 13 April – Gorey Little Theatre, Co. Wexford: Gut
- Tuesday 14 April – Clones Drama Group, Co. Monaghan: The Playboy of the Western World
- Wednesday 15 April – Bualadh Bos Drama Group, Co. Galway: From Under the Bed
- Thursday 16 April – Glenamaddy Players, Co. Galway: Chapatti
- Friday 17 April – Memory Lane Theatre, Co. Kerry: Heaven
- Saturday 18 April – Gala Awards Night
This marks the second time Carrickmore has hosted the Finals, having first welcomed the event in 1995. Its return reflects the long-standing reputation of the Mid Ulster Drama Festival, established in 1964, and the importance of The Patrician as a key theatre venue in the region.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are available through the festival box office, open Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Telephone: 028 8076 1906
Further Information:
Visit www.patrician.ie or follow the Mid Ulster Drama Festival on Facebook.
The event is supported by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and local business sponsors.
Box Office Information
The Box Office Telephone: 028 807 61906
Event and Media Enquiries
For event or media enquiries, please contact Mid Ulster Drama Festival Director, Patricia Nugent on 07517 460425.
