Ulidian Youth Drama Group present special performance

The group was formed in 1995 by John Magowan and spent five years in the YMCA Drumahoe, then moved to take up residency in the Waterside Theatre in 2000.

During this time, the group have produced many fine performnces both internally and externally. These include pantomimes, plays and musicals, with their most recent production being ‘Macbeth’ or ‘The Scottish Play’.

Numbers very quickly grew, with quite a few going on to study the arts in various educational establishments, only to return to celebrate the group’s 15th anniversary and the upcoming performance.

John retired in 2007 and handed over to gemma Walker, who had herself joined the group in 1997 at the age of 14 and later gone on to study English and Drama at Birmingham university.

Founding members are returning from Scotland, England and various parts of Northern Ireland; some are now drama teachers, drama facilitators, professional actors and singers.

The current group has been working hard to put together various items for the performance and most of them are making their stage debut on this performance, so it is a very exciting time for all.

This evening is a night for all the family with proceedings going to the Foyle Search and Rescue organization.

A Night of Music, Dance, Song and Comedy will be performed at the Waterside Theatre on February 26, starting at 8pm.