Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council awarded a one-off grant of £850 to Ballywillan Drama Group through its Culture, Arts and Heritage Funding Programme.

The funding assisted the group's recent production of The Best of Broadway and the West End 3, staged at Portrush Town Hall.

A spokesperson for Ballywillan Drama Group stated the council's support covers practical costs of community theatre productions. The spokesperson noted it recognises the social value of such groups in creating opportunities for young people and uniting generations and communities.

The spokesperson added that the grant signals commitment to local talent and cultural activities in Coleraine and the Causeway Coast and Glens area amid arts challenges on the North Coast.

Ballywillan Drama Group plans Disney's Frozen the musical as its next production at Coleraine Leisure Centre from January 31 to February 6, 2027. The spokesperson said the council assisted in arranging the venue.

Tickets for the production are on sale via the group's website, telephone on 07359 144 879 during box office hours Tuesday to Thursday 11am to 3pm, or email.