Directed by Shauna Kelpie, the stage production was ‘A Communities in Transition’ project, funded by the Housing Executive and held as part of this year’s Feile events. Tuesday’s event saw some of the best acting talent the city has to offer taking to the stage and, at times, bringing the audience to tears of laughter with the witty one-liners and ‘oul Derry sayings.’
The superb cast was led by veteran actor Pat Lynch, and included young Michael O’Doherty, Francis Harkin, Maureen Wilkinson, Conor Barr, Jonathan Burgess, Brian Hasson, Spasie McGilloway, Ruairi Campbell, Aisling Hutton, Harley Nixon, George McGowan, Paul Gillespie and the children of Holy Child Primary School and Nursery Unit.
The Feile’s Gareth Stewart, in thanking everyone who attended the event, paid tribute to ‘Porphyry’ for the amazing music and Fiona Harkin, Unit 7 Audio Visual, Vinny Cunningham, Caolan McGinley, Karen Pyne, Volunteer Investment Project, North West Youth Service, Smooth Moves, and all who pulled together to make
this project happen. He extended a special thanks to all involved at Derry City Football Club who continue to bring so much joy to our neighbourhoods and city.
1. WHO'S YER MAN?!. . . . Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins 'photobombs' this photo of cast members Brian Hasson, Maureen Wilkinson and Spasie McGilloway on Tuesday night.
WHO'S YER MAN?!. . . . Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins 'photobombs' this photo of cast members Brian Hasson, Maureen Wilkinson and Spasie McGilloway on Tuesday night. Photo: Jim McCafferty
2. City fans go wild as they score against Dundalk. . . .City Til I Die at the Long Tower Youth Club on Tuesday night.
City fans go wild as they score against Dundalk. . . .City Til I Die at the Long Tower Youth Club on Tuesday night. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
3. Mother and son, Aisling Hutton and Michael O'Doherty pictured in a dramatic scene from Tuesday night's 'City Til I Die.'
Mother and son, Aisling Hutton and Michael O'Doherty pictured in a dramatic scene from Tuesday night's 'City Til I Die.' (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
4. Derry City's senior players Cameron McJannett and Patrick McEleney, who were in attendance at Tuesday's Premiere 'City Til I Die' took time out to pose with some of the children from Holy Child PS who took part in the play. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)
Derry City players Cameron McJannet and Patrick McEleney, who were in attendance at Tuesday's Premiere of 'City Til I Die' with some of the children from Holy Child PS who took part in the play. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty