Amateur Drama Council of Ireland
The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (A.D.C.I) is the federation of amateur drama festivals for the whole of Ireland – North and South. A.D.C.I was founded in 1952 and has coordinated the running of preliminary drama festivals and All Ireland festivals ever since.
Amateur Drama Council of Ireland
Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland. The ADCI celebrates its 70th Anniversary this year having been founded in 1952.
The first meeting of the ADCI took place on 26th October 1952 when members of drama festivals from across Ireland met in Athlone to discuss plans for an All-Ireland Drama Festival as part of the 1953 An Tóstal celebrations.
Despite the many challenges it has faced over the years, the ADCI continues to be a thriving organisation in Ireland today, working to host drama festivals in communities across the country, featuring drama groups who travel from near and far to entertain audiences.
We look forward to many more years of success for the Amateur Drama Council of Ireland.
Festivals
Drama Festivals
The Amateur Drama Council of Ireland (ADCI) is a voluntary organisation. The ADCI currently has 37 Full-Length member festivals and 9 One-Act member festivals across the island of Ireland.
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Our News And Events
The preparation is complete and the scene is set in Castleblayney for the 2023 One-Act All Ireland Finals which open tonight.
Very best wishes to everyone involved for a great weekend of drama and catching up.
Best of luck to Rita, Joe and the team of Castleblayney Drama Festival who host the finals.
Break a leg to the 11 qualifying groups for their best performances yet and best wishes to adjudicator, Ciarán McCauley, who will have the challenging role of choosing the winners.
Here’s to enjoying a feast of drama and friendship.
ADCI / DLI All Ireland One Act Drama Circuit
Drama League of Ireland
Association of Drama Adjudicators
Hoodwink Theatre Productions
Bunclody-Kilmyshall Drama Group
Oakhill Players
Balally Players
Lucan Drama
Prosperous Drama
New Ross Drama Workshop
Butt Drama Circle
The Ray Leonard Players
Coolgreany Amateurdramaticsociety
Corofin Dramatic Society
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Photos from Castleblayney Drama Festival's post
Tim Oates looking good in the lineup!
How lovely to see our director John lovely news to be competing in a All Ireland finals the week will be long the pay will be small hopefully it will be worth it all
