MAGPIE Theatre Company is committed to "promoting the work of young talented writers, directors". The company will present Brian Friel's Lovers in the International Bar, Wicklow Street, Dublin from Monday for a week.
Booking time for summer schools is running out. Both Stage Lines and the Drama League of Ireland run theirs from August 2nd to 9th. The former is at Gormanston College, Co Meath, and includes tutors Jorg Andross, Nigel Warrington, Kevin Dowsett, Tom Doherty, Firenza Guidi, David Murray, Joe Donoghue, Rowan Tolley and Richard Finch. Freda O'Donoghue of Beechlawn, Ballinasloe (0905-43338) is the contact.
The DLI's school is at St Patrick's University, Maynooth, with Jo O'Donovan as director. Contact: P.O. Box 3094, Dublin 8 or phone 0503- 59182. Its tutors are Richie Ball, Patricia Glynn, Nigel Williams, David Powley, Diane Adderley, Michael West, Annie Ryan, John McArdle and Anne Mekitasrian.
The 7th West/North West Radio Drama Awards were announced in Sligo recently. Donalbain by Sionbhe Lally won the Best Overall Play award. Donegal Drama Circle had already won the All-Ireland One Act Finals with this work. Other awards: Best Actress, Joan King, Kiltimagh Drama Group. Best Actor, Noel Lyons, Twilight Players, Ballyhaunis. Best Director, Paul Buckley, Donegal Drama Circle. For a local commemorative piece on the Famine, Louisburgh Drama Group won the Adjudicator's Special Award and Barbara Parkinson was named the Best Amateur Playwright for her play Pillar Of Society performed by Pieces Drama Group, Kullybeg.
