November 2007

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27 October 2007
That's right. NAYD now has it's very own blog. It is a new way to get the inside track on what is happening in the youth drama world.
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Centre Stage +10

Census Week: Sat 24th - Fri 30th November

Countdown to Census Week has begun! This is the first stage in NAYD's major research project into youth theatre in Ireland. A Census pack will be sent out to all youth theatres at the beginning of November. The pack will include forms and all the information you need to audit your group's activities during Census week.

Centre Stage +10 will influence the development of youth theatre in Ireland and help us to advocate on your behalf. Make sure you are part of it!
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International

www.iugte.com
Information on events organised by IUGTE (International University "Global Theatre Experience") including a Performing Arts Lab in the Czech Republic and a conference on training in Slovenia.

What's On?

18 Nov	Tis your Tis Mine - Leitrim Youth Theatre, Carrigallen Short play written by youth theatre members. Will be performed in Mill Theatre Carrigallen. Find Out More
27 Nov - 1st Dec	Macbeth - KIldare Youth Theatre Shakespeare's tale of political ambition. Performed in The Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge. Find Out More
10 - 15 Dec	Independent Youth Theatre's Festival *Midsummer Night's Dream, Flourescent Adolescent* and Feeding Moonfish. Performed in SS Michael and John, Temple Bar, Dublin. Find Out More

Resources

www.youth.ie
Latest edition of IN2 magazine published by National Youth Arts Programme (NYCI) showcasing youth arts projects

www.create-ireland.ie
6th edition of the Irish Fundraising Handbook has been published by Create. Comprehensive listings of grants, awards and guidance on fundraising practice

Buy Step by Step

an accessible and practical guide to bringing the new Irish Educational Drama Curriculum to life in your classroom.

More resources and publications...

Young Critics on RTE Radio

Youth Theatre Officer

Tell Us Your News!

Well done to everyone who participated in our October Young Critics and Stage It! events. The Young Critic's programme came up in a discussion on Radio One's Theatre In The Round on 18th Oct
To listen click here

Alan King will take on the role of Youth Theatre Officer for NAYD while Anna Galligan is on maternity leave. He will come on board in January 08. Alan has worked as a director, facilitator and actor and until recently was Artistic Director of Bewley's Cafe Theatre

Does your youth theatre have a show on coming up to Christmas. Make sure you get the word out there. We can help you by including it on our website and in our newsletters. E-mail details to Katie. Also have a look at our Press Pack for Youth Theatres for advice on writing your press release.