Former SEED Lisa McGee honoured as a “rising star”

At an event on the 26th April that celebrated Irish and UK television collaborations, Lisa McGee was honoured with a “rising star” award for creating the smash-hit tv series Derry Girls.

Writer Lisa, a participant on Rough Magic’s 2006/2007 SEEDS programme, was celebrated at the British Irish Television dinner in London for the smash-hit Derry Girls. The series became Channel 4’s biggest comedy launch since 2004, with average viewing figures of 2.79 million.

Other participants on the 2006/2007 programme included the Project Arts Centre’s Cian O’Brien, Writer Stacey Gregg, Designer Sarah Jane Shiels and Pentabus Artistic Director Sophie Motley.

Rough Magic is delighted to congratulate Lisa on her ongoing success.