Ballymena Cultural Directory

Slemish Players
  • Date of Formation: 01/01/2013
  • Number of Members: 20+
  • Category: Drama

Slemish Players is a group of amateur actors and actresses. We usually enter a number of local drama festivals and produce a lighter play in the middle of the year. We are always looking for new members who can act, help backstage, do set construction, make-up, lighting, sound etc. We have no permanent "home", rehearsing in various locations - barns, people's homes, Houston's Mill in Broughshane and even in The Braid Arts Centre. Slemish Players exists to provide enjoyment for its members and for its audiences

Liam Neeson started his acting career with Slemish Players

Accolades

Over the years we have won numerous awards at local drama festivals and in 2003 John B. Keane's "The Chastitute" reached the Ulster Finals in the Lyric Theatre where Andy Spiers won the James Young Trophy for Best Actor.

Showcase film

Outtake from a film commissioned by Ballymena Arts Partnership during the Arts Festival in 2013

Frequently asked question

If I am interested in joining your group how do I go about it?

Contact the Secretary, whose contact details are listed above.

Who is your group aimed at or who do you cater for?

Slemish Players is aimed at anyone who enjoys good craic and who is interested in amateur drama.

Do I have to pay membership dues to join?

There is no membership fee

Are there any ongoing expenses associated with membership e.g. materials, insurance, fees?

No

How often do you meet?

We meet more often when rehearsing a play, but we also meet socially when not rehearsing.

Where do you meet?

We meet wherever we can find suitable rehearsal space

Is there any criteria potential members must meet in order to join the group? e.g. experience

No experience necessary

What can I expect to learn if I join the group?

You will learn what fun is to be had from amateur dramatics! (You will also learn your lines!!!)

Can I join the group as an observer or must I actively participate?

We'll always find you something to do, even if it's just holding a ladder!

What is the usual demographic of the group, gender, age group etc?

Over 18s only please

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Comments

What they say?

  • Lord Puttnam of Queensgate / CBE

    "Ballymena's Creative Citizens Programme is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to experience the Arts."

  • Liam Neeson / OBE, Freeman of Ballymena

    "Ballymena and the Borough have always had a deep creative 'pool' in all the arts. It's wonderful and, personally, exciting for me that this pool is being tapped into and explored by this wonderful creative alliance. I'm very proud of you all!"