{"id":26707,"date":"2022-07-05T12:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T16:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=26707"},"modified":"2022-07-06T14:13:50","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T18:13:50","slug":"musical-honoring-the-life-and-work-of-john-hume-gets-arts-council-grant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irishexaminerusa.com\/wp\/?p=26707","title":{"rendered":"Musical Honoring The Life And Work Of John Hume Gets Arts Council Grant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The grant is one of 66 awarded by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (PA Images)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A new musical drama about the life and work of Nobel laureate John Hume has been awarded \u00a350,000 by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is one of 66 grants worth more than \u00a32 million awarded by the Arts Council\u2019s Lottery Project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The production honoring the long-time SDLP leader and key architect of the Good Friday agreement of 1998 will premiere next spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Belief will be performed in Hume\u2019s native Londonderry to commemorate 25 years since the deal that largely ended years of violent conflict was signed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The John and Pat Hume Foundation will work with The Playhouse theatre to create the musical drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tim Attwood, foundation secretary, said: \u201cJohn and Pat Hume had a long association with The Playhouse and championed the organization’s cultural and peace-building work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Hume Foundation partnership with\u00a0The Playhouse\u00a0on\u00a0Beyond Belief\u00a0is a natural one as they have a deep commitment\u00a0to\u00a0promoting healing, understanding and reconciliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are excited that the Playhouse, with Beyond Belief, will develop an inspiring, creative and emotional work telling the story of John Hume\u2019s journey of peace and reconciliation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playhouse CEO Kevin Murphy said: \u201cThe difference that The Playhouse and The John and Pat Hume Foundation both make is that we bring people together to effect meaningful change creatively, peacefully and with hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team behind the production will include writer Damian Gorman and composer Brian O\u2019 Doherty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The production will also provide training and development opportunities for performers from The Playhouse Music Theatre Company, which earlier this year staged The White Handkerchief to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other groups to benefit from Arts Council funding include Aisling Ghear Theatre Company, Newry Chamber Music, BEAM Creative Network (Mid-Ulster), Portico of Ards, Arts for All (North Belfast), Carntougher Community Association (Maghera) and the Greater Shankill Partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roisin McDonough

paypal prepaid debit<\/a><\/div> , chief executive of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, said:  \u201cWe are very pleased to announce today over \u00a32 million of funding to support a huge range of arts activities through our Lottery Project funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis vital source of funding will reach into the hearts of towns and cities across Northern Ireland, providing arts experiences for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAfter a difficult two years, we all understand the many positive benefits the arts brings into our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s much to look forward to over the coming month including a brand new drama for both local and international audiences from the John and Pat Hume Foundation, as well as festivals, concerts, new literature, plus workshops and classes for adults and young people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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