Ballymoney Drama Festival

Congratulations to all the Companies who brought us five very enjoyable productions and thanks again to our Sponsors and our Adjudicator, Tristan Marshall,.  We were delighted to see so many people in the audience over the week and to know that everyone who attended was treated to a varied and memorable week of theatre. 

 

Final Placings

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 1st Belvoir Players – Bouncers

2nd Holywood Players - Deathtrap

3rd – Slemish Players - Sylvia

 

 

Awards

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A certificate of merit was given to Rosemary Drama Group to thank them for their complete and utter professionalism and support for the Festival in performing Hansard with a last minute stand in reading the part of Robin.  

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·      Friers Trophy for Décor:  Rosemary Drama Group – Hansard

·    O’Cahan Cup for Décor: Holywood Players - Deathtrap

·    Malachy McLaughlin Cup for Stage Lighting: Belvoir Players

·    Tom Dale Trophy for Best Supporting Actress: Lynn Gordon as Ouiser- Bart Players- Steel Magnolias

·    Tom Dale Trophy for Best Supporting Actor: Andy Speirs as Phyllis and others - Slemish Players-Sylvia

·    Dalriada Cup for Best Actress: Marie Mahany as Sylvia -Slemish Players -Sylvia

·    Route Cup for Best Actor:  Steve Emerson as Sidney Bruhl -Holywood Player’s -Deathtrap

·    Vin Smyth Memorial Trophy for Best Producer: Joseph P Quinn & Lucy Beattie – Belvoir Players– Bouncers

·    Edmund Gordon Memorial Trophy for Best Moment of Theatre: Porn Film Rewind - Bouncers – Belvoir Players

·    Wreath Cup for Most Ambitious Choice of Play: Holywood Players – Deathtrap

·     Lord Antrim Cup for Best Comedy or Farce: Belvoir Players–Bouncers

·    Committee Cup for Overall Winner: Belvoir Players –Bouncers​
 

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The Festival Committee is looking forward to welcoming old friends – and new – to the

86th Ballymoney Drama Festival next year.