Become a member of Youth Theatre Ireland and make sure that you don’t miss out on fantastic youth drama and youth theatre opportunities every year: training, seminars, events, activities, research, latest news—and lots more!
Youth Theatre Ireland offers three membership tiers: Individual, Organisational, and Affiliated Youth Theatre. Each tier provides a different level of access and support, as outlined in the table below.
If you are a young person seeking to participate in youth theatre, please visit our Find a Youth Theatre page here to locate the youth theatre nearest to you.
Youth Theatre Ireland Membership Benefits
| Includes | Individual | Organisational | Affiliated Youth Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual cost | €40 (€20 students/unwaged) | €70 | €90 |
| Who it’s for | Individuals working in or interested in youth theatre that are 18+ | Groups undergoing affiliation or organisations with an interest in youth arts | Youth theatres working regularly with young people |
| Newsletter | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Training & events | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Insurance scheme | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Member-only resources | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Discounted publications | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vote at AGMs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Facilitator’s Directory | Apply | Apply | Nominate up to 3 |
| Garda Vetting Consortium | - | ✔ | ✔ |
| Support & advice | - | Limited | ✔ |
| Support programmes | - | - | ✔ |
| International opportunities | - | - | ✔ |
| Opportunities for Young People | - | - | ✔ |
Registration Information
Individual Membership
Cost: €40 per year
Discounted rate: €20 (students or unwaged)
How to apply:
Applications are now online. Complete the Individual Membership Form and you will receive a payment link email
Organisational Membership
Cost: €70 per year
How to apply: Contact Alan King to check eligibility.
Affiliated Youth Theatre Membership
Annual cost: €90
Who it’s for: Youth theatres working regularly with groups of young people. Application required. Contact Alan King to check eligibility.
Key Benefits for Your Theatre
- Apply for Youth Theatre Support Schemes
- Receive advice on funding, child protection, and artistic guidance
- Access international opportunities
- Benefit from a tailored insurance scheme
- Nominate up to three facilitators to the Facilitator’s Directory
Requirements to Affiliate
- Have an artistic vision
- Demonstrate a commitment to aiding and enhancing the personal and social development of young people
- Have a Welfare / Child Protection Policy
- Be not for profit
- Exist outside of formal education
- Have a non-competitive policy
- Have an inclusive ethos that encourages the participation of all young people
- Have recruited a group of committed young people and have plans to recruit more
- Have youth theatre members aged 12 and over
- Have a group of interested adults to run the youth theatre
- Have suitable space(s) and public liability insurance cover
- Intend to / have already started to run an annual programme including regular drama workshops and performance opportunities for its members
How to apply: Contact Alan King to discuss the youth theatre affiliation application process.
For a full list of current Youth Theatre Affiliate members see the Our Members page on this site. You can also find the youth theatre closest to you by visiting our Find a Youth Theatre page.