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.
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.
🚨🚨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. ⭐️
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Have you noticed the Drama Faces in the village? 🎭
Tickets are available on the door on the night and remember you can purchase a patrons ticket that will give you access to all 8 nights of drama! Friday to Friday!🌟
Showtime is 8PM (excl. fonal night at 7:30PM) but doors open 7:30PM so get there early to secure your seat!👏 ... See MoreSee Less
Have you noticed the Drama Faces in the village? 🎭 Tickets are available on the door on the night and remember you can purchase a patrons ticket that will give you access to all 8 nights of drama! Friday to Friday!🌟 Showtime is 8PM (excl. fonal night at 7:30PM) but doors open 7:30PM so get there early to secure your seat!👏
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A wonderful afternoon and such a warm welcome! This will be a great event…
Break a leg to all involved with Kilmuckridge Drama Festival which kicks off the 2026 Full-Length Festival Circuit tonight.
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🎭 The curtain rises tonight! 🎭
The 2026 Amateur Drama Council of Ireland Full-Length Festival Circuit begins tonight! Connecting communities, celebrating storytelling, and showcasing the extraordinary talent that lives in parish halls and theatres nationwide.
✨ 34 host festivals
🎭 40 drama groups
📝 25 adjudicators
🏆 2 All-Ireland Finals
From first-time performers to seasoned festival veterans, the circuit represents the very best of community theatre in Ireland.
To every committee member, volunteer, stage crew, actor, director and supporter - this is your season.
Let the stories begin.
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Best of luck to everybody involved both on and off the stage . In front and behind the lights and curtains 🎭 ❤️
Warm wishes to all the groups heading out on the ADCI Full Length Circuit, to the Festival committees and adjudicators. 🎭
Best wishes to all from the ADCI DLI Joint Committee 🍀🎭
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📣 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 📣
The Mid Ulster Drama Festival is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the 2026 All Ireland Confined Drama Finals! Get ready to experience the finest amateur drama talent as they take to the stage at The Patrician from Thursday, April 9th, for an exciting nine nights. This is an event you won't want to miss! Stay tuned for more details about our booking office, coming soon. #amateurdrama
Proudly sponsored by Nugent's Corner Bar, Pomeroy
Along with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland
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