Theatre 3 from, Newtownabbey, Co. , perform their Northern Ireland (one act) winning play. This will be the last public performance before they compete for the UK title next month in Belfast, so come and wish them well.
Tea afterwards in Green Room.
Athlone A Cappella return with their unique choral recitals.
Popular vocal musical entertainment. Sheraton Hotel Foyer.
Defence Forces Band of the Eastern Brigade by kind permission of GOC Eastern Brigade
Popular musical entertainment for the last night of competitive drama for 2023.
‘Raising the Curtain, A celebration of Ireland’s Dramatic Movement’. A lecture by Dr. Fiona Brennan, followed by a Q and A chaired by Joe McCarrick. Sponsored by TUS. Tea from 10.30.
Blue Hat from Cork, perform their hilarious All-Ireland (one act) winning play.
No animals were hurt in the making of this play.
Tea afterwards in Green Room.
THE PARTY NIGHT OF THE YEAR. Dress with style for the Gala Awards Ceremony, Entertainment and Dinner. Hub information at Radisson foyer on Saturday from 3pm.
Saturday 27th April, 10am Script and film-writing workshop Master class on editing writing for television and the big screen, with Rachel Molloney, award winning screen writer and former script editor with the RTÉ Fair City drama. Aidan Heavey Library. Tickets €5 from Eventbrite
Saturday 27th April, 1.00pm Filmmakers Networking Event. Tea and sandwiches sponsored by TUS University Business Faculty, from 1pm at Hyde Theatre TUS. In conjunction with Westmeath Film Collective, The Networking event holds an opportunity for Actors/Producers/Directors/Lighting/Sound/Costume/Set designers to meet, greet and experience the film making activities that are taking place in the region. Examples of short movie made locally will be shown. Free event
Saturday 27th April, 8pm Athlone Film Festival IMC Cinema, Golden Island Athlone Athlone Film Festival, showcasing seven short movies from emerging and new Irish Filmmakers followed by panel discussion with some of the directors/producers. Finishes at 10.30pm. Admission Tickets €10, from Eventbrite and IMC Athlone. Tea afterwards. Watch the trailer:
Monday 29th April, 11 am Athlone and Castlerea Credit Union Schools Playwright Competition Dean Crowe Theatre Transition year students from eight counties around Ireland, have written original one act plays on the theme of ‘Home ’. Presentation of prizes, followed by the ‘world premiere’ performance of the winning play. Produced and directed by Alfie Kilduff. Free Event