Amateur Drama Council of Ireland

 

The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (A.D.C.I) is the federation of amateur drama festivals for the whole of Ireland – North and South. A.D.C.I was founded in 1952 and has coordinated the running of preliminary drama festivals and All Ireland festivals ever since. 

 

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Amateur Drama Council of Ireland

Welcome

Welcome to the website of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland. The ADCI recently celebrated its 70th Anniversary having been founded in 1952.

The first meeting of the ADCI took place on 26th October 1952 when members of drama festivals from across Ireland met in Athlone to discuss plans for an All-Ireland Drama Festival as part of the 1953 An Tóstal celebrations. 

Despite the many challenges it has faced over the years, the ADCI continues to be a thriving organisation in Ireland today, working to host drama festivals in communities across the country, featuring drama groups who travel from near and far to entertain audiences. 

We look forward to many more years of success for the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland. 

Festivals

Drama Festivals

The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI) is a voluntary organisation. The ADCI currently has 37 Full-Length member festivals and 9 One-Act member festivals across the island of Ireland.

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Spring is coming and so is Castleblayney Drama Festival. Rita Connell, chairperson, welcomes everyone to the launch tomorrow evening for a drinks reception in Iontas foyer 7.15pm, followed by the play 'Sylvia' by Slemish Players 8pm.
We are looking forward to meeting our season ticket holders, regular patrons & new audience members. It's gearing up to be a great, fun-filled nine days. Sit back and enjoy.
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Looking for somewhere to spend your time, meet people or experience something different?
Over nine nights from this Friday 27th Castleblayney Drama Festival will host drama groups from Antrim to Wexford who will perform a wide variety of plays.
You don't have to be an 'arts aficionado' to be welcome here in Iontas, just be up for enjoying a good story, some laughs and get to see marvellous productions.
Give it a go, you are very welcome to come along on your own, enjoy the Iontas cafe or bar and have the craic with our friendly audiences.
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Looking forward to meeting you all soon. A very friendly and welcoming festival.

🚨🚨ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🚨

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will have NO SHOW tomorrow night Tuesday the 24th of February.

INSTEAD we will have Tinahely Variety Group present their production of ‘Moonglow’ by Kim Carney on SATURDAY the 28th of February at 7:30PM.

We will have the results ceremony after this performance. 🎭🎉

Please note Friday night will still take place at 7:30PM. ⭐️

Apologies for any inconvenience.
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A wonderful afternoon and such a warm welcome! This will be a great event…

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