Sligo Drama Circle take to the Hawk’s Well stage this Spring, turning the spotlight on Sean O Casey’s “The Plough and the Stars”. Directed by Ursula Smullen, the cast includes Averyl Dooher, Barry Deignan, Gerry Ryan, Siobhán Dooney, Máire Hynes, Ultan Burke, Murieann Tobin, Róisín Kilcoyne, Vinnie Holland, Kevin Boyle and welcomes young actors, Dermot […]
Sligo Drama Circle continues its 50th birthday celebrations when it returns to the Hawk’s Well stage with a revival of a Seán O’ Casey classic. Having previously been performed by the Circle in 1969 and 1992, “The Plough and the Stars” will be staged from Tuesday, April 24 to Saturday, April 28 at 8pm. Set […]
October 1956. October 2006. Sligo Drama Circle is marking its achievements between this first and second date by fittingly offering people a chance to look back at the last 50 years. From humble beginnings, Sligo Drama Circle began when a group got together on a cold October night 50 years ago with the purpose of […]
After treading the boards on a variety of Sligo stages throughout its 50 year history, Sligo Drama Circle appears to have taken the audience’s “encore” directly to heart. First set up in 1956, the Drama Circle commenced its reign on the Sligo theatre scene with Walter Mc Donagh’s directed play, “Thy Dear Father”. However, having […]
With half a century now under their costume belts, Sligo Drama Circle took a well deserved bow last night as celebrations for their 50th anniversary kicked off. In honour of the celebrations, Shelagh Stephenson’s play “The Memory of Water” commenced at the Hawk’s Well Theatre last night. “The Memory of Water” is a witty and […]
Sligo Drama Circle is planning a celebratory year for 2006. And with good reason. It is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its formation and it is kicking off its celebratory year with a play titled “The Memory of Water”. This production is the first in a series of events that will mark the year, which […]
The Sligo Drama Circle celebrates 50 years of drama productions by presenting “The Memory of Water” by Shelagh Stephenson at The Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo from 20th to 25th June at 8pm. The Friday 23rd June performance is the 50th Anniversary Gala Night. Tickets on that night are €20 with a wine reception after the […]
Would you like to break on to the acting scene in Sligo? Well now your chance has arrived courtesy of the Sligo Drama Circle. The drama group has been entertaining people for over 50 years and has built up a strong reputation among the best groups in the county for emerging talent. Ursula Smullen will […]
Sligo Drama Circle are looking for two unsatisfactory men for their upcoming play, “The Memory of Water” by Shelagh Stephenson. Directed by Ursula Smullen, the play sees three bickering sisters at their mother’s funeral. A hugely entertaining comedy, the play shows insight and compassion into the sisters’ relationship and their mixed memories of their mother […]
Sligo Drama Circle is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has a number of productions lined up to mark the special occasion. In May, local girl, Ursula Smullen, will direct “The Memory of Water”, auditions for which will be held next week, while in November, Joan Fitzpatrick will direct “The Sunshine Boys”. Both of […]
Over the years Sligo Drama Circle has used many places for the rehearsal of plays and making of sets and costumes. Sligo Columban Club, Sligo Social Services, Scoil Ursula. For
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As part of our production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” in the Hawk’s Well Theatre this November, we will be hosting an exhibition in association with the Hawk’s Well Theatre celebrating the contribution of the late Joe Meehan to both Sligo Drama Circle and the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Like many others of his generation, […]
Sligo Men’s Shed Work With SDC
Thirteen years ago a group of Sligomen met to discuss starting a Men’s Shed in the town. Those first meetings were held in the Family Life Centre on the Mall, but it soon became clear that if the idea was to develop, a permanent premises would be needed. Enter Fr. Tom Hever, who told the […]
We are in the process of writing a book on the history of Sligo Drama Circle over the past almost 70 years. We have been gathering information, photographs and lots more to be included in the book. We also wanted to give our audiences an opportunity to have an input into the book by sharing […]
Sligo Drama Circle is an amateur drama group formed in 1956 to provide live theatre to the Sligo public. With the disappearance of the professional theatre companies from the Irish scene at the time, and the reluctance of the National Theatre to undertake provincial tours, the amateur movement across the
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As part of our production of “The Importance of Being Earnest” in the Hawk’s Well Theatre this November, we will be hosting an exhibition in association with the Hawk’s Well Theatre celebrating the contribution of the late Joe Meehan to both Sligo Drama Circle and the Hawk’s Well Theatre. Like many others of his generation, […]
Sligo Men’s Shed Work With SDC
Thirteen years ago a group of Sligomen met to discuss starting a Men’s Shed in the town. Those first meetings were held in the Family Life Centre on the Mall, but it soon became clear that if the idea was to develop, a permanent premises would be needed. Enter Fr. Tom Hever, who told the […]
We are in the process of writing a book on the history of Sligo Drama Circle over the past almost 70 years. We have been gathering information, photographs and lots more to be included in the book. We also wanted to give our audiences an opportunity to have an input into the book by sharing […]