Young Critics
The Young Critics Programme is part of NAYD's commitment to developing youth theatre members' awareness and appreciation of the aesthetic of theatre.
The Young Critics Programme brings youth theatre members together to:
- attend workshops in the critique of professional theatre;
- attend professional performances at leading Irish festivals;
- give their own critiques of the performances at the Young Critics Panel.
The Young Critics Panel takes the form of a public discussion forum and has taken place in October for the last number of years, as part of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival.
Young Critics - Revisited
The Young Critics 2011 are back for one last time! They will be revisiting one of their favourite productions from last year: HotForTheatre's I ♥ Alice ♥ I. They originally attended it during the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival last year. Now that the show is being revived in the Peacock Theatre, a selection of the Young Critics will once again have the opportunity to watch and discuss the show as part of an open panel discussion.
The panel will be chaired by NAYD's very own Alan King and will focus on questions around the revival of previously viewed work. The Young Critics will be joined by other panelists who have also seen the previous production. Creator/actor Amy Conroy and actor Claire Barrett will also join them to discuss the show.
The event will take place on 4 February following the 2.30pm matinee in the Peacock Theatre, Dublin. Tickets for the production are available from the Abbey Theatre Box Office on 01-8787222 or can be booked online. Tickets for the matinee cost €15. Group discounts are available.
Young Critics 2012
Details of the 2012 Young Critics Programme are now available. The first weekend will take place on 13-15 April in Dublin with the second weekend taking place from 5-7 October during the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival and featuring a final public panel discussion. We also hope, funding permitting, to hold an event in another region.
We will be seeking applications from participants soon. Details will be posted here.
