Developing Sustainable Practice in Youth Theatre – A Youth Theatre Practice Symposium

Are you passionate about the future of youth theatre and eager to embrace sustainable practices?

Do not miss the opportunity to be part of a transformative moment in youth theatre and theatre practices.Join us for an inspiring and insightful symposium dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable future in youth theatre.

Youth Theatre Ireland are delighted to be partnering with TU Dublin School of Media, TU Dublin Sustainability, and the TU Dublin Conservatoire to deliver our Youth Theatre Practice Symposium at TU Dublin, East Quad, Grangegorman Campus, Dublin 7, on November 8th and 9th 2024.

TU Dublin is a fitting partner for this event, as it aims to become one of the world’s most sustainable universities, sharing with Youth Theatre Ireland a belief in sustainable practices and a commitment to transformation.

Bringing together some of the leading minds and changemakers working in Irish theatre, youth theatre, film, and youth work, we hope to provide an exciting symposium focusing on sustainable practices in youth theatre.

With two days of presentations, workshops, performances, and social events to connect and network, you will have the opportunity to gather resources, develop strategies and build your own sustainable practices.

This symposium is aimed those already engaged in youth theatre practice, artists, arts and community workers with an interest in youth theatre, theatre, education, youth work and community sectors.

Supported by the Youth Climate Justice Fund, from the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, The Arts Council and TU Dublin’s Office of the Vice President of Sustainability.

Main Image: Shout Out Youth Theatre in Seaborne by Carley Magee. Seabourne is a play for young people about the effects of climate change and was performed at the Youth Theatre Practice Symposium in 2023. Photo Credit Barry Morgan.