New year, new home for Ballywillan Drama Group's production of Guys and Dolls
2026 will see a new year and a new home for Portrush’s award-winning Ballywillan Drama Group.
January 2026 sees the group bring their production of Guys and Dolls to Coleraine Leisure Centre.
It is set to be a new exciting fresh look at the classic musical - creative sets, wonderful imaginative costumes, innovative digital screen imagery
and, of course, the outstanding music and songs of Frank Loesser.
The show’s director, Brian Logan, has brought together a host of Northern Ireland’s musical theatre talent including Alan McClarty as Nathan Detroit, Adam Goudy as Sky Masterson, Clare Campbell as Sarah Brown and Laura Fisher as Miss Adelaide.
Nathan, Sky, Sarah and Miss Adelaide’s lives become intertwined in the comedic storyline and romantic entanglements.
Long standing member, Alan McClarty said: “It is hard to beat the classics. There is a reason they have survived so long – and Guys and Dolls is up there with the best of them!”
Leading male, Adam Goudy is delighted to be playing the role of Sky Masterson: “Guys and Dolls is one of my favourites. In fact, I’d say it is in my top three shows of all time. It is going to be such a treat for our audiences!”
Clare Campbell will be playing the role of Sarah Brown, a Salvation Army Sergeant who falls in love with the high rolling gambler, Sky.
"The music in this show is just fantastic,” said Clare. “No doubt everyone has heard of the showstopper Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat, particularly as it was featured on Strictly Come Dancing recently.”
The role of Miss Adelaide will be performed by Laura Fisher who is also Chairperson of Ballywillan Drama Group.
She said: “We are so pleased to be bringing this fantastic show to audiences in Coleraine. It has been an incredibly difficult year for the group after losing our usual venue, The Riverside Theatre, so we can’t wait to stage this family favourite.”
Guys and Dolls runs from Sunday, January 25, 2026 until Saturday, January 31, 2026 in Coleraine Leisure Centre.
Book online at www.ballywillan.com or by calling 07359 144 879 during Box Office opening hours which are Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 3pm. Call: 07359 144 879