User Groups

We are more than a theatre; we are a dynamic centre for the arts and community.

A sense of community

We are a creative hub for the local arts community and a vibrant space for nurturing local talent.

We are home to a diverse range of arts and cultural groups who offer classes and learning opportunities for everyone.  Why not get in touch and learn something new?

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Our User Groups

Stage Beyond Theatre Company

Stage Beyond is an award-winning all ability theatre company offering professional arts training in a variety of disciplines. Its groundbreaking work aims to encourage self-esteem, sociability and life skills. The company's ethos is that when equipped with the right tools and support, everyone has the ability to shine and participate fully in the arts. Stage Beyond is supported by National Lottery funding through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.

Dee Conaghan stagebeyond@aol.com

The Grove Theatre Group

The Grove Theatre Group is an established amateur theatre group for over 35 years delivering a variety of musical, theatre and drama works annually. They provide weekly drama, music and dance classes to anyone aged 6 years to 25 and upwards.

Martin Mullan Martin@mullans.name

Foyle School Of Speech & Drama

Sandra Biddle BSc Hons: PGCE and local Primary school teacher, Blathnaid Biddle B Ed: Licentiate Dip Speech & Drama, teach Primary and Post Primary pupils in a fun, educational environment. Poetry: Prose: Solo & Group Drama : Grade Exams; Musical Theatre & The Annual Christmas Show are all part of their school calendar year.

Sandra Biddle sandrabiddle20@gmail.com

McCrea Music & Theatre

Founded in 2018, this group offers teaching and training in musical theatre, singing, dance and piano for children and young adults. They aim to give young performers the opportunity to thrive in performance, grow in confidence and gain new musical skills.

Caitlyn McCrea caitlynmcc@gmail.com

Urban Shock Dance

Urban Shock Dance is a fun filled dance company, that provide safe and enjoyable environment for children to learn and encourage dance. We provide classes for ages 5 and over. We teach different styles in Street Dance, Commercial, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre & Many Other Genres.

Stephen Carlin stephen_stjc_@hotmail.com

McCafferty School Of Music

Una, daughter of the renowned singing teacher, the late James McCafferty, teaches weekly singing classes for children each Tuesday. Children from nursery age and upwards will enjoy fun sessions that focus on preparing pupils for local feiseanna and for Trinity College London singing examinations.

Una O’Somachain c.osomachain@talktalk.net

Music With Anna

Music with Anna is about having fun through music. These weekly group singing classes are suitable for children ages 3-9. Teaching pupils how to read and understand music notation, rhythm, dynamics, tempo and how to perform, the sessions will set pupils up with a great start in their early music education.

Anna Wilson Hegarty anna@musicwithanna.com

Want to host your own class or workshop?

We offer versatile spaces at competitive prices, with discounted rates for community groups. Contact us today to secure your space.