We were overwhelmed with the response to our recent touring performances of ‘The Great Dictator’ in both Letterkenny and Omagh. There was an outpouring of support and plaudits from the audiences who attended special daytime performances at An Grianán Theatre and the Strule Arts Centre. Our performance at An Grianán Theatre on 14th February was […]
Read More ‘THE GREAT DICTATOR’ WOWS NEW AUDIENCES ON RECENT THEATRE TOURIt’s been quite a journey from Belfast to Beverly Hills for Northern Ireland actor James Martin, the first person with Down syndrome to win an Academy Award. “It doesn’t matter if you have Down syndrome, as long as you’re doing what you do,” he told the BBC after collecting his Oscar. I do what I […]
Read More ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU JUST BELIEVE AFTER OSCAR INSPIRATIONMembers of Stage Beyond, the award-winning Northern Ireland theatre company led by adults with learning disabilities, have showcased their talents for a visiting Jordanian government delegation in Belfast. Stage Beyond performed an extract from their acclaimed recent production, ‘The Great Dictator’ as part of the delegation’s itinerary aimed at the transformation of social care for […]
Read More JORDANIAN DELEGATION INSPIRED BY STAGE BEYOND PERFORMANCEStage Beyond Theatre Company shone the spotlight on some of our brightest stars to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day 2023 on March 21st and we all rocked our socks together in The Studio at the Millennium Forum. Check out the fabulous Seamus, Marie, Brendan, Alison, Kevin, Niamh, Julian and Hollie and see them on stage […]
Read More CELEBRATING WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY 2023 WITH OUR SUPERSTARSStage Beyond has been a lifeline for one of the company’s newest members who has spoken bravely about battling depression and anxiety. Darren Bond joined the local Derry-based theatre company in January as part of his return to physical activities following the global pandemic and it is also helping improve his mental health. Stage Beyond, supported […]
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