St. Patrick's College Maghera Performing Arts and Drama

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Wishing our talented Year 14 Performing Arts class every success as you take your next steps.For some of you, drama has ...
15/05/2026

Wishing our talented Year 14 Performing Arts class every success as you take your next steps.

For some of you, drama has been part of your journey for the last four years - from GCSE to The Wizard of Oz to Shrek, bringing creativity, confidence and unforgettable performances to every rehearsal and production along the way. Others joined the subject for A Level, throwing yourselves into the course over the last two years with enthusiasm, dedication and courage. It has been a privilege to watch you grow as performers, creators and individuals.

Good luck for everything ahead. Keep believing in yourselves, take centre stage whenever you can and stop by to tell me something good! ā­ļø

We are incredibly proud of our Drama and Performing Arts students, Caitriona McCloskey and Cillian O’Kane.Both pupils we...
16/04/2026

We are incredibly proud of our Drama and Performing Arts students, Caitriona McCloskey and Cillian O’Kane.

Both pupils were successful in auditioning for Hadestown with the Belfast School of Performing Arts this August. Cillian has chosen to explore other productions, but we are so proud of his determination and success – we can’t wait to see what you do next!

Caitriona has been cast as the leading lady, Eurydice, performing on Thursday 20th August and Saturday 22nd August at 2:30pm. We are absolutely delighted for her and can’t wait to see her on stage once again.

Caitriona’s previous leading roles include Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz (2023) and Fiona in Shrek the Musical (2025). Her new role marks her first professional production, and while Eurydice presents a contrast to these characters, we know Caitriona has the talent, skill and versatility to bring this vulnerable yet strong and pragmatic role to life.

Well done, Caitriona – we are beyond proud of you!

You can buy tickets to Caitriona's performances here: https://themaclive.com/event/hadestown-teen-edition?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21510964473&gbraid=0AAAAADyr80z_MsVFSCemrwFx3gG_aqzMx&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkYLPBhC3ARIsAIyHi3Qi06ilhZfAVabVknZAdJdCe5-zomsUtwA84fH_ifAUwrbk1rTpH2caAljZEALw_wcB

World Theatre Day 2026Drama and theatre are at the heart of our pupils’ confidence and resilience in their learning, and...
27/03/2026

World Theatre Day 2026

Drama and theatre are at the heart of our pupils’ confidence and resilience in their learning, and at SPC we are incredibly proud of all students who engage so openly, creatively and enthusiastically every single day. It is a joy to watch our young people grow in skill and self-belief, and we couldn’t ask for a better place to nurture that journey.

This year, we celebrate World Theatre Day in our newly refurbished space. The Lecture Theatre has been transformed into a fully equipped drama studio, complete with professional lighting, a lighting board to broaden pupils’ technical skills, a new PA system, stage draping and refurbished seating. Even our desks have been brought back to life thanks to the hard work of Mr McDaid.

This space raises pupils’ professional expectations when working in theatre and provides them with the opportunity to explore drama within an industry standard setting. We are incredibly grateful to all the companies who supported this transformation - especially the Wolfson Foundation, whose generous grant has made such a meaningful impact on our pupils’ learning and creative experiences.

From KS3 through to A Level Drama, from late-night rehearsals, learning lines, exploring theory and writing coursework, to trips to London and experiencing live theatre, drama is where our pupils discover who they are, what they can achieve and the power of their own voice.

ā€œAnd suddenly I’m flying… like electricity, sparks inside of me.ā€ - Billy Elliot

12/12/2025

Tonight we have a treat for you - the finale performance of ā€œFreak Flag.ā€ This bold, high-energy number quickly became a true cast favourite, regularly requested, danced to and sung loudly in life beyond the stage.

ā€œFreak Flagā€ reminds us that our differences are not flaws, but strengths, and the Fairytale cast of Shrek delivered that message with infectious energy, passion and unapologetic pride.

Special congratulations to Adam Donaghy for stepping onto the stage for the first time and giving Pinocchio his all. Adam was a fearless leader who kept spirits high, he was a true inspiration to our Junior cast. Well done to Annie McGill as Gingy, Ɓine Regan as Humpty Dumpty and Jenny Scullion as the Sugarplum Fairy for their powerful solos in the song. We are so proud of every fairytale principal who brought this finale to life:

Mama Bear — Aimee Rose Hasson
Papa Bear — Conor Kearney
Baby Bear — Daniel Trolan
Mad Hatter — Maeve Lavery
Tweedledum — Aoife Lavery
Tweedledee — Eimear Kearney
White Rabbit — RóisĆ­n Madden
Fairy Godmother — Leah O’Hagan
Ugly Duckling — Orla McWilliams
Peter Pan — Ryhan McCaffrey
Big Bad Wolf — Shea Lagan
Pied Piper — Sharon Donnelly
Shoemaker’s Elf — Una McFlynn
Wicked Witch — Nabla Lockhart
The Three Little Pigs — Katie Kelly, Molly McFall, and Rose Brady

An unforgettable finale performance from an unforgettable cast. šŸ’š

11/12/2025

If you missed out on tickets, then you sadly missed this stunning performance of ā€œWho I’d Be.ā€ It’s an incredible song, one audience member even said it’s ā€œso powerful it could survive outside the musical.ā€

ā€œWho I’d Beā€ urges us to dream beyond our limits, to imagine the versions of ourselves we might become and, without a doubt, the cast of Shrek brought that message to life beautifully.

A huge congratulations to Jamie O'Kane as Shrek, Caitriona McCloskey as Fiona and Niamh Higgins as Donkey. We are unbelievably proud of your performances. This will forever be one of my favourite moments from Shrek.

Shrek 2025 Directing Team 🫶🫶
08/12/2025

Shrek 2025 Directing Team 🫶🫶

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