Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair |
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| General information | |
| Type | Theatre |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Location | Gweedore, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland |
| Coordinates | 55°4′14.747″N 8°17′44.477″W / 55.07076306°N 8.29568806°W |
| Completed | 1962 |
| Opened | 1962 |
Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair is a theatre in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland. It is also known as the Gweedore Theatre. This theatre is located in a Gaeltacht area. A Gaeltacht is a place where the Irish language is still spoken every day.
The theatre first opened in 1962. Famous actress Siobhán McKenna helped open it. It can hold over 200 people. Many plays in the Irish language have been performed here.
The Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair Acting Group
The story of the theatre began with a group called Aisteoirí Ghaoth Dobhair. This means "Actors of Gweedore". They started in 1932 in Srath na Corcra, Derrybeg. This acting group became very popular. They even traveled to Glasgow to perform their plays. Many talented people were part of this original group.
Famous Performers and Pantomimes
Over the years, many well-known entertainers performed at Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair. Some of them became famous all over the world. These artists often took part in the theatre's pantomimes. A pantomime is a fun play, often based on fairy tales.
Some of the famous people who performed here include:
- Enya, a singer known worldwide.
- Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh from the band Altan.
- Moya Brennan, another globally recognized singer.
- The members of Na Casaidigh.
- Pól and Ciarán Brennan from the famous group Clannad.
These artists performed in the theatre's pantomimes before becoming international stars.
List of Pantomimes
The theatre has put on many exciting pantomimes. Here are some of them:
- 1962 - Turloch Óg na dTuath
- 1963 - Ball Dearg
- 1964 - An tSleagh Ghlas
- 1965 - Fionnán in Arabia
- 1967 - An Gobán Saor
- 1968 - An Glas Gaibhlinn
- 1970 - Mac Rí Uladh
- 1973 - Iníon Rí Ailigh
