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Castlebar Musical & Dramatic Society presents

We Will Rock You

Awards won:
  • Association of Irish Musical Societies 2026
    Best Female Singer
    Best Male Singer
MusicalEnglish · 2026 · Castlebar, Ireland

Direction: Donna Ruane

Choreography: Claudia O'Sullivan

Musical direction: Deirdre Lee

Description

About this production

Castlebar Musical & Dramatic Society staged We Will Rock You at the TF Royal Theatre in March 2026. The production was directed by Donna Ruane, with musical direction by Deirdre Lee and choreography by Claudia O'Sullivan.

Press

In the press

Lead image of the AIMS review of We Will Rock You by Castlebar Musical & Dramatic Society
Photo: AIMS · Article preview
This was a confident, assured and thoroughly entertaining production that knew exactly what it wanted to be.
— Pat McElwain, AIMS

Summary by Stageify

An AIMS adjudication of Castlebar Musical & Dramatic Society's We Will Rock You, seen on 28 March 2026 at the TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar. The adjudicator finds it confident and well suited to the large stage, with strong direction, polished musical direction and a committed cast led by standout vocals. Choreography, costumes, hair and make-up, props, lighting and sound are praised for supporting the rock-gig style. The main criticism is that crew members became visible during a couple of scene changes, breaking the convention that the cast moved the set.

Credit: Pat McElwain / AIMS · Article preview

Recognition

Awards & nominations

  • Best Female Singer
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Caoimhe Halligan
    Won
  • Best Male Singer
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Chris McLaughlin
    Won
  • Best Choral Singing – Runner Up
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Nominated
  • Best Director – Runner Up
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Donna Ruane
    Nominated
  • Best Ensemble – Runner Up
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Nominated
  • Best Overall Show – Runner Up
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Nominated
  • Best Technical – Runner Up
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Nominated
  • Best Visual – Runner Up
    Association of Irish Musical Societies2026
    Nominated
Run

Show dates

Previously played
26
MAR
Thu
27
MAR
Fri
20:00 ·
28
MAR
Sat
20:00 ·
Media

We Will Rock You: Cast Album

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