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OUR AIMS
The Clare Ashley Theatre Company aims to bring the world's most loved theatre stars from West End, Broadway and beyond to Ireland and have long term interests in theatre investment across the world.
HISTORY
Based in Donaghmore, Co. Tyrone in Northern Ireland, Clare Ashley Theatre Ltd t/a The Clare Ashley Theatre Company is a sister company of SD Entertainment Ltd. Both companies are founded by Dungannon's Ciaran Campbell who developed his love of theatre and the business of theatre as a volunteer of over 20 years with Northern Ireland leading non-professional theatre group Bardic Theatre. In his time Ciaran went volunteering as Front of House assistant in 2003 right up to taking charge of Marketing & PR of their annual musical with shows including Oliver!, Blood Brothers, All Shook Up, Rock of Ages, Annie, Jesus Christ Superstar and more. Ciaran remains a board member of Bardic Theatre.
HOW IT BEGAN
Having successfully written their own 'how they began' story hosting three concert performances from Belfast born Rachel Tucker (Come From Away, Hadestown, Rent, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Sunset Boulevard) at The Mac Theatre, Belfast and The Sugar Club in Dublin in September 2024.
Following Rachel's sell out shows, Welsh born theatre star Lucie Jones (American Psycho, Les Miserables, Waitress, Wicket The Baker's Wife) performed at The Mac for one night only one month later in October 2024.. Two days following this they then hosted Ireland's first ever official Broadway Rave at Mandela Hall, Belfast with US TiK Tok Sensation @faceandyjenna on the decks for over three hours!