Kerry Drama Festival 2023 is on at The Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland, a wonderful venue located in an old church. This has been the venue for The Kerry Drama Festival for many years.
The 2022 festival was a great success following the disruption caused by Covid 19 in the previous two years..
This years programme is back to normal with 7 nights of great theatre performed by some of our favourite groups as well as a few newer groups.
These are some of the best Amateur Drama Societies in Ireland and will be recognised by regular patrons of The Ivy Leaf Theatre in Castleisland.
This is the programme for Kerry Drama Festival 2023
| Date | Section | Play | Drama Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 3rd Mar, 2023 | Confined | God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza | Harvest Moon Theatre Group |
| Sat 4th Mar, 2023 | Open | Oleanna by Davis Mamet | Prosperous Dramatic Society |
| Sun 5th Mar, 2023 | Open | A Skull in Connemara by Martin McDonagh | Holycross/Ballycahill Drama Group |
| Mon 6th Mar, 2023 | Open | Stolen Child by Bairbre Ní Chaoimh & Yvonne Quinn | Corofin Dramatic Society |
| Wed 8th Mar, 2023 | Open | Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward | Kilmeen Drama Group |
| Fri 10th Mar, 2023 | Open | The Father by Florian Zeller | Brideview Drama Group |
| Sat 11th Mar, 2023 | Confined | Dear Frankie by Niamh Gleeson | St. Patrick's Drama Group |
These performances are part of the qualifying rounds for the All Ireland Amateur Drama finals of the Open and Confined competitions which are held in Athlone later in 2023.
This year’s adjudicator is Ailbhe Garvey Hughes. She will give a summary of the performance each night and award the prizes on the final night.
A great week’s entertainment in Kerry for theatre lovers.
Book your seats at 086-1054515.
Accommodation in Castleisland.
The River Island Hotel is a good 3 star affordable hotel located across the street from the Ivy Leaf Theatre and is ideal for visitors to Kerry Drama Festival 2023.
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