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ARTS: Success for QUB Players at the ISDA awards in Dublin

Three plays were chosen to represent Queen’s at the ISDA awards, with five times nominated cast and crew of ‘The History Boys’ winning the Special Judges’ Award.

BY EMMA GALLEN

Queen’s hosted the prestigious award ceremony in 2007, and had’nt won anything since 2006 with Katie Duker.  The QUB Players’ production of ‘The History Boys’ found itself nominated for five awards: Best Supporting Actor, Rosie Barry; Best Actor, Mike Hooley; Best Sound Design, Jack Drewry; Best Director, Adam Turns; and The Special Judges Award.  They won the Special Judges’ Award which this year got the subtitle “Best Ensemble”.  The Special Judges’ Award is for something that is worth an award which does not fall into any of the prescribed categories. Best Supporting Actor nominee, Rosie Barry, said that there was a real sense of family amongst the cast, which was recognised by the award they won. ‘The History Boys’ cast were elated to win the award, especially as some of the cast had never acted before and this was the director’s first ever venture.  Adam Turns said that just being nominated was an honour for their efforts and that they were in the best company.  He stressed how ISDA was a great opportunity to see the inner workings of touring theatre companies as well as a tool for aspiring actors and playwrights to get themselves seen in Ireland.

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