To mark Ireland’s oldest drama festival, we took a look back through the photographic archives of the Coleraine and Ballymoney Times for all things dramatic!
Not only did we find memories of the Drama Festival but also performances from local schools and Young Farmers’ Clubs.
Take a look to see if you recognise anyone...
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Ballymoney High School pupils, Timothy McAuley and Philip Hansen, who won the James Nesbitt Cup for Duologue acting in the 14-18 age group at the Coleraine Speech & Drama Festival in 2008, pictured along with Hannah Kirkpatrick, who came 2nd in her age group in verse speaking. Philip also came 3rd in the solo drama. Photo: NI WORLD
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Barbara Cooke and Gerry McMullan representing the Ballymoney Litery and Debating Society who won overall with Walker Ewart at the 70th Anniversay of Ballymoney Drama Festival in 2009 at Ballymoney Town Hall. Photo: NI WORLD
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Ruth Elliott and Gail Morrrow at the 70th Anniversay of Ballymoney Drama Festival in 2009 at Ballymoney Town Hall. Photo: NI WORLD
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Brigid Cramsie, Alex Blair, Seamus Steele, Walker Ewart and Muriel Hill at the 70th Anniversay of Ballymoney Drama Festival in 2009 at Ballymoney Town Hall. Photo: NI WORLD