Derry pupils unite in annual interfaith celebration at The Playhouse

Pupils from Fountain Primary School and Long Tower Primary School came together at the Playhouse, Derry on Friday last to perform ‘The Voyage of the Fellowship’ - an inspiring inter-faith play celebrating teamwork, diversity, and understanding across communities, and 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.

IN PICTURES: Derry primary schools collaborate on Churches Trust project at Playhouse

'The Voyage of the Fellowship' brings Fountain and Long Tower pupils together

‘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. Laura also extended thanks to the team at the Playhouse and to all who came along on the day.