Youth Theatre Ireland is seeking experienced partners to establish three new youth theatres in Dublin South Central, addressing the area's significant lack of youth theatre provision.
Three New Youth Theatres in Dublin
Currently, South Dublin has the lowest level of access to youth theatre in the entire country, with only one youth theatre per 37,617 young people.*
With funding secured from Dublin City Council’s Community Development Grant, Youth Theatre Ireland will support and mentor the development of these new groups in:
- Crumlin/Walkinstown
- Inchicore/Drimnagh/Bluebell
- Rialto/The Liberties.
Our Vision is to provide access to youth theatre to every young person in Ireland.
The aim of this initiative is to introduce youth theatre activities in organisations already working with young people and to develop thriving youth theatres within these structures and communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Youth theatre empowers young people, fostering creativity, building confidence, and developing essential life skills.
Partner organisations will receive:
- Financial Support: A budget to run youth theatre activities for a year.
- Expert Guidance: Mentorship and guidance from Youth Theatre Ireland over an 18-month period.
- Professional Development: One place on Youth Theatre Ireland’s QQI accredited Drama Facilitation Training Course.
- Resources and Networking:Organisational Membership of Youth Theatre Ireland, access to resources, and additional training events.
Information and Workshop Day
Join us for a workshop and information day to learn more about youth theatre, its benefits for young people, and how you can be involved. We will also discuss the feasibility of setting up a youth theatre in your community.
Date: Friday, March 7th Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Bluebell Youth and Community Centre, 64 Bluebell Rd, Inchicore, Dublin, D12 VY18
This session is open to anyone interested in working with young people in a creative context, including:
- Adults (18+) with an interest in creative youth work
- Youthwork Service Managers
- Youth workers, and professionals in training, education, and library services
- Drama and stage school teachers
- Theatre practitioners and artists
- Performing arts graduates
- Former youth theatre members
- Amateur and community drama members
This list is not exhaustive. If you have skills or knowledge to contribute, we encourage you to attend.
Enquiries:
Please contact Alan King, Deputy Director, Youth Theatre Ireland, at alan@youththeatre.ie or on 018781301 (Ext 3)
"“Thanks to the support of Dublin City Council Community Development Fund, we can invest in and mentor organisations already doing excellent work with young people in Dublin South Central. By introducing youth theatre into the community, we aim to reach even more young people, providing them with quality theatre and arts experiences, and giving them the opportunity to grow as people and artists. As someone who grew up in Dublin 12, I know the value of arts participation, the experiences and opportunities it provides, and the possibilities it can bring.”" Alan King, Deputy Director, Youth Theatre Ireland.
- Dates
Friday March 7th - Venue
Bluebell Youth and Community Centre, 64 Bluebell Rd, Inchicore, Dublin, D12 VY18