EVENTS

Some Events we have taken part in:

14th ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPs July and August 2023

A large number of our children and new children visiting on holidays, take part in our Annual Summer Camps every July and August in our Bundoran Venues. We are always joined

by lots of professional Guest Artists and our Teen Mentors who teach the children Acro, Gymnastics, Dance, Drama, Music, Keyboard, as well as having fun with Arts & Crafts, Floor Art, Games, Quizzes, Story time etc, Once again everyone had a great time making new friends and trying new things. A special thanks to Lucy, Grace, Tamara, Nessa and Niamh for teaching and helping us!

14th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - 24th JUNE 2023 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON

Our 14th Annual Showcase "Our Show" took place on 24th June 2023 in the Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. It was another fantastic night to be joined by lots of our Past Pupils. A great variety Showcase featuring all of our talented students with Guest Artist Fionnuala McCosker,

local Actor joining us!

Act 1 was a mixture of 'Mary Poppins,, Circus, Musicals Comedy sketches etc.

Act 2 was 'The Book of Spells and the Underwater Kingdom' with lots more mad characters!

It was another fantastic success showcasing our multi talented students!

Check out our Facebook page for all our photos!

Singing, Hip Hop and Circus / Art and Craft Workshops February and March 2023

We had a fantastic Hip Hop and Singing Workshop with our Guest Teacher Linda G.

A fantastic Sunday of having fun, learning new work and being creative with new friends!

We had our 3rd Circus Workshop with Stephen McGinley who joined us from Galway. We last had Stephen visit us in 2019 and 2022. Stephen taught the group juggling skills, spinning plates, peacock feather balancing tricks and more! Our Teen Mentors of Grace, Tamara, Lucy, helped with Arts and Crafts and lots of our children brought treats to share, and we all had a great day to remember.

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINE "Cinderella' December 2022

A large number of our children performed in the 9th Annual Ballyshannon Pantomime in the

Abbey Center in mid December.(which Suzanne choreographed - as she has for all nine pantomimes!

This fun filled Panto saw our largest ever cast of over 40 Adults + 118 children perform in 8 exciting shows. It was great to have the children rejoin us after Covid times. Meeting Cinderella, Buttons, Prince Charming, Snitch and Snatch and fighting the Evil Ugly Sisters and Stepmother

every night, we and the audience all had a great time!

13th ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPs July and August 2022

A large number of our children and new children visiting on holidays, take part in our Annual Summer Camps every July and August in our Ballyshannon and Bundoran Venues. We are always joined

13th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - 22nd JUNE 2022 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON

Our 13th Annual Showcase "Showbiz Stars" took place on 22nd June 2022 in the Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. It was another fantastic night to be joined by lots of our Past Pupils. A great variety Showcase featuring all of our talented students with Guest Artist Ger Foy, local Actor joining us!

Act 1 was a mixture of 'Mrs Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Comedy sketches etc.

Act 2 was 'Indiana Bones and the Missing Dragon' with lots more mad characters!

It was another fantastic success showcasing our multi talented students!

Check out our Facebook page for all our photos!

Circus, and Art and Craft Workshop March 2022

Once again, we had a fantastic Circus Workshop with Stephen McGinley who joined us from Galway. We last had Stephen visit us in 2019. Stephen taught the group juggling skills, spinning plates, peacock feather balancing tricks and more! Our Teen Mentors of Grace, Tamara, Lucy, Olivia helped with Arts and Crafts and Face Painting and lots of our children brought treats to share, and we all had a great day to remember.

13th Annual Bundoran St Patrick's Day Parade 2010 -2022

It was fantastic to once again take part in the Bundoran St Patrick's Day Parade. We had marched in every Parade since 2009, but due to Covid restrictions, there was no Parade in 2020 and 2021. The weather was kind to us, and our group and lots of local groups got to celebrate the National day by dressing up and entertaining the great crowds who came out to support us all.

11th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - 18th DECEMBER 2021 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON

Our 11th Annual Showcase "The Show Must Go On" took place on 18th December 2021 in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon. It was our 11th Year celebration, and it was a fantastic night to be joined

by all of our talented children joining us live on stage once again!

Act 1 was a mixture of Musical numbers, Comedy sketches. Act 2 was Goldilocks complete with lots more mad characters! It was another fantastic success showcasing our multi talented students!

Check out our Facebook page for all our photos!

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINE 'Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves' December 2021

Some of our older children performed in the 8th Annual Ballyshannon Pantomime in mid December.(which Suzanne choreographed - as she has for all of the pantomimes

This fun filled Panto saw a great cast perform in 8 exciting shows. Meeting Ali Baba and his friends and enemies! every night, we and the audience had a great time making more memories.

12th ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPS Bundoran and Ballyshannon July and August 2021

Although we could only do Outdoor Camps due to Covid restrictions, once again a large number of our children and new children visiting on holidays, took part in our Annual Summer Camps in July and August in our Ballyshannon and Bundoran Venues. We were joined

by lots of professional Guest Artists and our Teen Mentors who teach the children Acro, Gymnastics, Dance, Drama, Music, Keyboard, as well as having fun with Arts and Crafts, Floor Art, Games, Quizzes, Story time etc, Everyone had a great time making new friends and trying new activities !

11th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - December 2020 -Online!

Well, what a 2020 and 2021 we all had eh?! As always, we had all worked so hard from Sept 2019 - March 2020 and were all set for our big Showcase in June 2020. Like the rest of the world! Covid soon changed our plans!!

We had no choice but to go online for our classes. Our amazing students worked SO hard and logged on weekly to sing, dance, practice their drama and comedy pieces, and still be full of enthusiasm and prepared to do our best for our next Annual Showcase.

So......in December 2020...we finally!!! got to record our 11th Annual Showcase "The Show Must Go On" which took place each night over a week (and then edited for all to view) online!

It was our 11 Year celebration, and it was a fantastic week were were joined by

lots of our Past Pupils and friends.

This was another great variety Showcase featuring all of our talented students with great Guest Artist Ger Foy (Donegal Actress ) joining us! Act 1 was a mixture of 'Dance / Musicals/ The Lion King / /TV Comedy sketches. Act 2 was Goldilocks and the Lost Lamps complete with the 3 Bears, Hairdresser, Gardner, Wizard, Stinker bell the Fairy, Judge Rudy, Heidi Hi, Annie Appleyard, Chef Gordon, ,Shoemaker and the Elves, and lots more mad characters! It was another fantastic success showcasing our multi talented students! A special thank you to all the parents / Grandparents etc who helped each night with hair and make up, costumes, and of course helping the children log on, and keep pets, dogs and cats, family and friends out of the room while the recording was taking place each night! The show really did go on :)

PERFORM IRELAND , RDS, Dublin March 2019 and March 2020

A large number of our children traveled to Dublin by bus, to take part in lots of Workshops in Perform Ireland on Sunday 1st March. With Irish and International teachers - many whom have performed in the West End London, and Broadway New York, our children had a fantastic time learning Dance, Drama, Singing, Acro, Drumming, Ballet, Choir, Dance and singing Competitions etc. We all had a great time meeting like minded children and teachers from all over Ireland and international guest artists. We cant wait to return to the next Perform event.

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINE "Snow White & 7 Dwarfs' December 2019

A large number of our children performed in the 9th Annual Ballyshannon Pantomime in the

Abbey Center in mid December,which Suzanne choreographed - as she has for all pantomimes!

This fun filled Panto saw our largest ever cast of over 40 Adults + 118 children perform in 8 exciting shows. Meeting Snow White, the Dwarfs & fighting the Evil Queen every night, we and

the audience had a great time!

10th ANNUAL SUMMER CAMPS 2019

A large number of our children and new children visiting on holidays, take part in our Annual Summer Camps every July and August in our Ballyshannon and Bundoran Venues. We are always joined

10th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2019 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON

Our 10th Annual Showcase "The Greatest Showkidz" took place on 15th June 2019 in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon. It was our 10 Year celebration, and it was a fantastic night to be joined by l

ots of our Past Pupils. This was another great variety Showcase featuring all of our talented students with great Guest Artist Ceara Grehan (Northern Ireland Singer / Actor ) joining us!

Act 1 was a mixture of 'Matilda / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang/ Comedy sketches. Act 2 was Cinderella complete with Tooth Fairy, Pinocchio, Belle, Mrs. Claus, Elf, Snow Queen, Grinch,

Captain Cod, Bo Peep, Chef Gordonia, Holiday Guide Jules Verne, Indians, Pirates, Sailors & lots more mad characters! It was another fantastic success showcasing our multi talented students!

Check out our Facebook page for all our photos!

10 YEAR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS - 30TH MARCH 2019

All of our children joined us for our 10 Year celebration. We had a fantastic Circus Workshop with Stephen McGinley www.juggle.ie , lots of Arts and Crafts, and a DVD and Photo night where we joined by our of families, past pupils and friends to celebrate all our achievements and memories of

our 10 Years in business! It was a fantastic and fun day and night which everyone really enjoyed sharing memories and friendships of our time in SOTW!

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINE" Treasure Island' December 2018

A large number of our children performed in the 8th Annual Ballyshannon Pantomime in the Abbey Center in mid December.(which Suzanne choreographed)! This fun filled Panto saw our largest ever cast of over 50 Adults + 120 children perform in 8 exciting shows. Sailing to Treasure Island every night, they and the audience had a great time!

9th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2018 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON

Our 9th Annual Showcase "Let's Party" took place on 16th June 2018 in the Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. This was another great variety Showcase featuring all of our talented students with great Guest Artists Linda Guthrie and Paddy Fagan (Dublin Singers / Actors / Dancers) joining us! Act 1 was a mixture of 'Annie/Oliver- Room to Improve Style! / Barnum / Seussical / Comedy sketches. Act 2 was Rapunzel complete with Kermit, Ms Piggy, Batman, Super girl, Sofia, Hawaiian girls, Knights, Fairies & lots more mad characters! Another fantastic success showcasing

our multi talented students! Check out our Facebook page for all our photos!

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINE "Camelot" December 2017

A large number of our children performed in the 7th Annual Ballyshannon Pantomime in the Abbey Center in mid December.(which Suzanne choreographed)! Once again, we performed to sold out houses and had great support, fantastic reviews and an amazing amount of talent was shown

in this fantastic production!

8th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2017 -ABBEY CENTER, BALLYSHANNON

Our 8th Annual Showcase "Dancing Through Life" took place on 24th June 2017 in the Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. As per our previous Showcases, all of the children from the School performed on the night. It was a great Variety show with songs, dance & drama from "Wizard of Oz, Disney, Sleeping Beauty" etc. We had a great Guest Artist join us: Damien Douglas (Dublin born Singer & Actor, whom has appeared in Lead Roles in the Olympia & Gaiety Theaters, the Cork Opera House, June Rodgers Cabaret Shows, and in and many other Shows throughout Ireland. All the parents, family & friends really enjoyed the showcase & were very proud of how much hard work the students had put in

since September. A great part of our tradition, is that all of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections

of each class as well as Best Overall Students. It was another great end to our 8th successful year!

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINE "Robin Hood with Babes in the Wood" December 2016

A large number of our children performed in the Annual Ballyshannon Pantomime in the Abbey Center in mid December.(which Suzanne choreographed)! Once again, we performed to sold out houses and had great support, fantastic reviews & an amazing amount of talent was shown in this fantastic local production!

7th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2016 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our 7th Annual Showcase "It's Showtime" took place on 18th June 2016 in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon. All of the children from the School performed on the night. As per our previous Showcases, it was a great Variety show with songs, dance & drama from "Jungle Book, Dr. Doolittle, "Mary Poppins", "Irish Celebration", "Anti Bullying" "Into the Woods" & lots more. We had

2 great Artists: Aisling Breen (Dublin born Singer & Actor, whom has appeared in Lead Roles

in the Olympia & Gaiety Theaters, the Cork Opera House "Jury's Irish Cabaret" and in and

many other national and International Shows.

We were also joined by Actor, Singer and Dancer Daniel Maguire whom has appeared in

"Singing in the Rain" in the Cork Opera House, numerous UK and Gaiety Pantos Dublin as performer and associated Script Writer and is a renowned Director of such shows as "Shout the Mod Musical". All the parents, family & friends really enjoyed the show & were very proud of how much hard work the students had put in since September. All of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates

of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections of each class

as well as Best Overall Students. It was another great end to a successful year with all of the children.

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINES "Aladdin" December 2015

A large number of our children performed in the Annual Ballyshannon Pantomimes in the Abbey Center in early December each year (which Suzanne choreographed)! We performed to sold out houses and had great support, fantastic reviews & an amazing amount of talent was shown in a fantastic production!

6th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2015 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our 6th Annual Showcase "Movies & Musicals" took place on 20th June 2015 in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon. All of the children from the School performed on the night. As per our previous Showcases, it was a great Variety show with songs, dance & drama from "Charlie & the Chocolate Factory", "Sunshine & Rain", "Movies & Musicals", “Alice in Wonderland” & lots more.

We had 2 great Artists: Patrick Fagan (Dublin born Singer and Actor, whom has appeared in Lead Roles in the Abbey Theater Dublin, as well as International Show "Silver stars" in New York, Norway,

New Zealand and many other national and International Shows. We were also joined by local Actress Emer McShea was has appeared in "My Fair Lady", "Cinderella" "Jack & the Beanstalk",

"Puss in Boots" etc. in Ballyshannon.

All the parents, family & friends really enjoyed the show & were very proud of how much hard work the students had put in since September. All of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates

of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections of each class as well as Best Overall Students. We got a great review & some great photos in the Donegal Democrat and Donegal Post showing the children's hard-work.

5th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2014 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our 5th Annual Showcase "Shining Stars" took place on 21st June 2014 in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon. All of the children from the School performed on the night. Like our previous Showcases, it was a great Variety show with songs, dance & drama from "Matilda", "Dance Through the Ages", "Disco", "Around the World" “Snow White” & lots more.

We had 3 great Artists Ceara Gallagher(Belfast born Singer & Actress, whom has appeared in Lead Roles in the Grand Opera House Belfast, the National Concert Hall Dublin & Buxton Opera House UK) and Tarik Shebani and Tara O'Halloran (International Dancers, Singers & Performers) who performed with the children on the night. All the parents, family & friends really enjoyed the show & were very proud of how much hard work the students had put in since September. All of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections of each class as well as Best Overall Students.

4th ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2013 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our 4th Annual Showcase "Celebration" took place on 22nd June 2013 in the Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. All of the children from the School performed on the night. It was a great Variety show with songs, dance & drama from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", "Magic of the Musicals", "Glee",

“Jack & the Beanstalk” & lots more. We had some fantastic solo performances on the night

with the children also playing Guitar, Keyboards etc.

We had 2 great Artists Sarah Vaughan (Irish & International Opera Singer) & Ivan Macken (Actor)

who performed with the children on the night. All the parents, family & friends really enjoyed the

show and were very proud of how much hard work the students had put in since September. All of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections of each class as well as Best Overall Students. We got a great review & some great photos in the Donegal Democrat & Donegal Post showing the children's hard-work.

3rd ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2012 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our 3rd Annual Showcase "That’s Entertainment" took place on 23rd June 2012 in the Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. All of the children from the School performed on the night. It was a great Variety show with songs, dance & drama from "The Sound of Music", "Les Miserable", "Glee", "Disney" “Robinson Crusoe” & lots more. We had some fantastic solo performances on the night with the children

also playing Guitar Keyboard, Violins, etc.

We had 2 great Artists Dez Allen (London West End Dancer) & David Moore (International Singer)

who performed with the children on the night. All the parents, family & friends really enjoyed the show & were very proud of how much hard work the students had put in since September. All of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections of each class as well as Best Overall Students.

2nd ANNUAL SHOWCASE - JUNE 2011 -ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our 2nd Annual Showcase "Musical Melodies" took place on 19th June 2011 in Abbey Center, Ballyshannon. All of the children from the School performed on the night. It was a great Variety

show with songs, dance & drama from "The Wizard of Oz", "High School Musical",

"Glee", "Barnum" and lots more.

We had some fantastic solo performances on the night with the children also playing Guitar, Keyboard, Violins, Break dancing, Juggling, Hula-hooping etc.

We had 2 great Artists Dez Allen(London West End Dancer) & David Moore (International Singer)

who performed with the children on the night. All of the children were awarded Medals and Certificates of Achievement, and also Trophies for Best Progress in the Junior & Senior Sections

of each class as well as Best Overall Students.

1st ANNUAL SHOWCASE - SAT 29th+SUN 30th May 2010 in the ABBEY CENTRE, BALLYSHANNON:

Our first end of Year Showcase "Music, Song & Dance" took place in the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon on Saturday May 29th & Sunday May 30th. Involving all the children from the school performing excerpts from "Mary Poppins", "Jungle Book", "Bugsy Malone", "High School Musical" & more!

It was 2 fantastic nights showcasing the children’s amazing talents! We got great reviews & the children really enjoyed their first experience and of the challenge of a 2 hour Variety Show, costume changes, working with an orchestra, Microphones etc. & showing their parents, families & friends all they had learned throughout their first year.

BALLYSHANNON MUSICALS

Some of our children have been very lucky to have been cast in Lead Roles in the following Musicals (which Suzanne choreographed) ;

2019 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' (Lucy Leonard Taylor, Katie McGowan, Ryan Sharpe, Alva Coyle)
2015 'The Addams Family' (Hannah Brennan)
2013 “The King & I” (Lia McIntyre, Aoife Breslin, Francesca Patton)
2012 “The Sound of Music” (Sorcha Feehily, Heather Doyle)
2011 “Annie Get Your Gun” (Megan McGee, Rebecca Duffy, Francesca Patton).

They, along with lots of our past pupils, have performed along with an Adult cast, full orchestra etc.

to sold out houses in the Abbey Arts Center, Ballyshannon.

They got to learn all aspects of Musical Theater life while performing in these amazing shows.

We are very proud of them all and I know they will have memories to treasure!

BALLYSHANNON CARNIVAL - OCTOBER 2019- 2009

A large number of our Senior children have taken part in the Cirque Du Samier

Ballyshannon Carnival each October.

These late night events are fantastic fun & everyone has a great time. Along with the LUXE Street Performers, Circus Performers & Acrobats etc., we along with other local groups, show a fantastic array of colour & costumes, and we were delighted to be part of this annual event!

BALLYSHANNON PANTOMINES - 'Snow White & 7 Dwarfs' 2019, 'Treasure Island' 2018,

"Camelot" 2017, 'Robin Hood with Babes in the Woods" 2016, "Aladdin" 2015, "Puss in Boots' 2014, "Jack & the Beanstalk" 2013,

"Little Red Riding Hood" - 2011, "Cinderella" 2010

A large number of our children performed in these Ballyshannon Pantomimes in the Abbey Arts Centre in early December each year (which Suzanne choreographed)! We performed to sold out houses and had great support, fantastic reviews & an amazing amount of talent was shown in these fantastic local productions!

BELLE OF BUNDORAN ENTERTAINMENT - APRIL 2012

20 of the Senior children took part in the "Belle of Bundoran" event, a Fundraiser

for Bundoran GAA Club on 14th April 2012 in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran.

We provided the Interval Entertainment. They performed a melody of Pop Songs and a dance melody and wowed the crowd with their performance!

EUROSURF EVENT - SEPTEMBER 2011

We had the honour of being Team Mascots for the 13 European Teams that competed in

the EuroSurf Competition in Bundoran in late September. The children from our school lead the Teams with pride being the Banner Carriers & Team Mascots.

Countries competing included Ireland,England,Wales,France,Germany,Spain,Portugal,Belgium,Norway,Sweden,Switzerland,Morocco, and The Channel Islands. Dressed in the country colours, they lead the Teams with pride

and a huge crowd of local & International visitors watched the Opening Parade & Ceremony.

The remainder of the children from the school were fantastic, colourful clowns who helped entertain everyone. It was a day & event to remember for everyone!

STRICTLY COME DANCING ENTERTAINMENT - JULY 2011

Some of the children took part in the "Strictly Come Dancing" event with Belleek GAA Club

on 15th July in the Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran. We provided the Interval Entertainment

and the crowd of over 500 people loved their performance!

KINLOUGH VARIETY SHOWCASE MARCH 2011, DECEMBER 2010 AND DECEMBER 2009;

All of the children took part in the Kinlough Variety Showcases. They were delighted to be performing and to help raise funds for the Kinlough Community Centre.

They performed songs & dances from Annie/Oliver/S Club 7, Christmas songs & a very special well done to all the new children who's 1st time it was to ever perform on stage.

The audience loved our group routines!