'Loverly' news as Portrush Music Society's 'My Fair Lady' is nominated in musical theatre awards

The society earned a nomination for Outstanding Show in the awards scheme run by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) Wales and Ireland region.

‘My Fair Lady’, which was staged in Coleraine Leisure Centre in May 2025, also earned nominations for three of the principal actors.

Lindsay Johnson has been nominated as Outstanding Female Performance for her portrayal of Eliza Doolittle while Aidan Hughes received a nomination for Outstanding Male Performance for his role as Professor Henry Higgins.

Finally, David Mitchell has also been nominated for Outstanding Male Performance for his performance as Freddie Eynsford Hill.

Director Kerry Kane said: “We are absolutely thrilled to receive this recognition from NODA. These nominations are a testament to the incredible talent within our society and the hard work that went into bringing My Fair Lady to the stage.

"We are immensely proud of Lindsay, Aidan, and David, and of everyone involved in the production.”

Portrush Music Society has a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality musical theatre, shown in previous award winning productions of Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast, and the success of My Fair Lady continues that tradition, earning praise from audiences and adjudicators alike.

Looking ahead, the Society is already preparing for its next major production, the acclaimed modern musical Come From Away, which will be staged at The Playhouse, Portrush, from May 28 to June 6.

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