The inspiring inter-faith play celebrating teamwork, diversity, and understanding across communities, was written by local playwright Dominic Kearney.
Coordinated by the Churches Trust and funded by the Community Relations Council (CRC), this project is part of an annual shared education and community relations programme which brings pupils from schools together to build friendships and understanding through the arts.
‘The Voyage of the Fellowship’ tells the story of a diverse group of passengers and crew who must learn to work together to survive their journey across the sea. Through laughter, tension, and teamwork, they discover that cooperation, compassion, and respect are the keys to calm waters.
Speaking after Friday’s production, Laura Brown, Community Relations Manager for the Churches Trust outlined the amazing work that led to the success of the play including the teachers and children involved.
Laura also acknowledged the Churches Trust team, Wendy McCloskey, Conor Hegarty and Jack McLaughlin for all their hard work. Special thanks were given to Cat Brogan who directed it, and Sinead Crumlish for her work on the props.
5. FINAL REHEARSAL. . . . .The Churches Trust 'Voyage of the Fellowship' director Cat Brogan going through final checks before Friday's production at the Playhouse, Derry.
FINAL REHEARSAL. . . . .The Churches Trust 'Voyage of the Fellowship' director Cat Brogan going through final checks before Friday's production at the Playhouse, Derry. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
6. A number of the young actors from Long Tower and Fountain PS pictured on stage during Friday's production of 'The Voyage of the Fellowship.' (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
A number of the young actors from Long Tower and Fountain PS pictured on stage during Friday's production of 'The Voyage of the Fellowship.' (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
7. A salute from The Captain during 'The Voyage of The Fellowship' production at the Playhouse, Derry on Friday.
A salute from The Captain during 'The Voyage of The Fellowship' production at the Playhouse, Derry on Friday. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty
8. The Churches Trust staff and volunteers pictured with some of the pupils and staff from the Long Tower and Fountain Primary Schools during rehearsals for 'The Voyage of the Fellowship' on Friday last.
The Churches Trust staff and volunteers pictured with some of the pupils and staff from the Long Tower and Fountain Primary Schools during rehearsals for 'The Voyage of the Fellowship' on Friday last. : . Photo: Jim McCafferty