The Players

If it hasn't came across already in my blogs, I am in love with anything performing arts related! I have been a part of and helped run a drama group called The Players in Belfast, Northern Ireland for 7 years now. The group is self funded and has put on 6 pantomimes and 2 original plays which I have performed in and choreographed. I feel it is only right to advertise this group as they deserve some recognition! We do a lot of community based work; the reason being that for a long time there was no sense of community in our area - we wanted to change this. By putting on productions and trying to bring the area together we are hoping to bring a bond and closeness back. At the minute the group is rehearsing for our up and coming show DEJA VU which was written by a first time local playwright - we feel it is important to introduce and promote local talent as everyone with a love and passion for the arts deserves the chance to shine! I have found that by becoming involved with Drama and Dance, they have changed my life - it has brought a much needed confidence out in my personality and help me overcome difficult obstacles in my life. I wish I could encourage others who feel the same as I did, who feel like they have lost their voice to join a local amateur group and begin to build up a confidence which has been lost. It's important to become part of something which makes you happy and instead of wasting your time and energy doing nothing, why not try something new?

Check out The Players offical website and keep up to date with any events or performances we will be putting on. We appreciate any help, support or advice given towards our group and we hope that by putting on these performances and helping local writers, that we are contributing even a little bit to our community and raising awareness of the arts for those who don't know much about it. Visit: www.shankillplayers.co.uk.