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shine bright! Theatre for all
Welcome to Bright Umbrella Drama Co
Shine Bright is Bright Umbrella's empowering theatre based, community programme. Shine Bright responds to the needs and talent of the community, promoting and developing creative skills and encouraging community cohesion in a relaxed and informal setting.
Shine Bright meets on a Monday evening from 6:30-9pm. We work to develop skills in drama, build confidence and play creatively. Sessions are open to all adults who want to make new friends, gain confidence, have fun through Theatre!
The weekly session are on a PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN basis. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
shine Bright facilitator
Wilson McDowell
Welcome our director of our Shine Bright community programme:
Shine Bright responds to the needs and talent of the community, promoting creative skills and encouraging community cohesion.
Wilson is a working multi-disciplinary artist whose work encompasses acting, writing, directing, and dramaturgy. His professional experience extends to lecturing, facilitation, curriculum advice, business consultancy, and co-producing medical research. His formal training includes studies at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and the Lir Academy in Dublin.
Recent credits include:
Associate Director & Dramaturg: Soso Ní Chealligh's Siúcra for Tinderbox's Incubate Festival (2025)
Writer & Spoken Word Artist:
Voicing the Void & Queer Restorative Storytelling with Rory Doherty and Heather Martin et al (2025)
Actor:
Stuck in the Middle With You (2024)
Shine Bright Theatre Company
Lecturer: Screen Acting and Producing Course at the Belfast Met (2024 -)
