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The National Youth Theatre 2011 is now open for business. The cast, director Mikel Murfi and artistic team have spent three days together developing ideas for the devised production entitled It Only Ever Happens In The Movies..... Tickets are now on sale for the production on stage at the Peacock Theatre, Dublin from 22-27 August. Bookings are through the Abbey Theatre Box Office.

There is a special ticket rate for youth theatre members. Please contact the Box Office on 01-8787222 for more information.

Other News

Adieu to Orlaith

NAYD Director Orlaith McBride is leaving to take up the role of Director of the Arts Council. While we congratulate her whole heartedly, we are very sorry to see her go. Orlaith has been director of NAYD since 2003 and has overseen a extremely busy and productive period for the organisation.

NAYD Seeks Director

NAYD is now accepting applications for the role of Director. A full job description is now available to download. Applicants are required to submit a letter of application and a short outline of their vision for NAYD over the next five years.Closing date is 22 July.

Kilkenny Here We Come....

Final preparations are being made for the National Festival of Youth Theatres, 6-10 July in Kilkenny. 13 youth theatres are coming to participate in an exciting workshop and social programme. A memorable event is guaranteed!

Youth Drama Ireland 2010-2011

The latest edition of Youth Drama Ireland should have reached you all by now. Features include an interview with Pat Kiernan of Corcadorca and Finbar Bradley on how youth drama can help re-think Ireland. Contact Katie if you would like additional copies.

What's on

Griese Youth Theatre - Trust Games 1 July One of NAYD's New Stage plays, written by Pete Mullineaux and Moya Ruddy. The venue is the Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge, Co. Kildare.
Galway Youth Theatre - Love and Money 11-23 July Written by Dennis Kelly and presented as part of the Galway Arts Festival. The venue is Nun's Island Theatre.
Limerick Youth Theatre - Faust Part 1 22-26 August From the original German text, directed by Simon Thomspon of Orchard Theatre Company. Venue is the Belltable Arts Centre
Waterford Youth Arts - A New Production 22-27 August WYA's older drama group (15-19 years) will devise a new show with the help of Adam Wallace, it will be directed by Scott Johnston. The venue is Garter Lane

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Excite and Ignite

Sharon Costello of Free Range Youth Theatre attended the recent Leading On.. course on devising and had a challenging and memorable experience.. More

Home Page - Office of the Minister for Children - Department of Health and Children - Ireland

Funding

www.artscouncil.ie

Thursday 14th July is the closing date for the next round of Arts Council Bursary Awards. Included in this round is the Young People, Children and Education Bursary Award. Applications are through the Arts Council's online services website. For the award guidelines visit the Arts Council website.

International

www.tnl.fi
The Murros Youth Theatre Festival for Young People is taking place in Finland from 25-27 November 2011. It will consist of performances by young people aged 13-20. Participating groups pay their own travel costs. Food and accommodation will be covered by the festival organisers. For more info, contact Rhona in NAYD.

Funding

www.eurocult.org
Europen Cultural Foundation Collaboration Grants fund transnational cross-sectoral activities by independent cultural and artistic organisations working together or with organisations from other sectors. The next closing date for applications is 1 September.