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ITI is a resource organisation that supports the achievements & ambition of Irish artists & companies across all aspects of theatre practice.

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02/09/2026

Later this month we will kick off our Autumn/Winter programme of guest speakers for the Six in the Attic and Virtual Attic 2026 programme.

As we begin to roll out the new season, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible line-up of speakers who have shared their time, knowledge and experience with us so far this year. 👏

Drawn from across the theatre sector, our 10 guest speakers — each an expert in their field — have shared their insights, experiences, and advice with remarkable generosity.

Their contributions have been invaluable to our community of theatre artists, and we are deeply grateful for the time and knowledge they’ve offered.

Thank you to:
▪️Rachel Bergin, Creative Producer
▪️Dr. Tanya Dean, dramaturg, editor, lecturer
▪️Sonya Kelly, playwright and screenwriter
▪️Emmet Kirwan, actor, playwright and theatre maker
▪️Taylor Mac, multidisciplinary theatre artist
▪️Gina Moxley, award-winning writer, actor and director
▪️Luke Murphy, writer, director, choreographer & performer
▪️Molly O'Cathain, scenographer
▪️Dafe Orugbo, multidisciplinary artist
▪️Benji Reid, photographer, visual theatre maker, and educator

Learn about our Six in the Attic & Virtual Attic Programme here:
https://loom.ly/gk-DNns

01/09/2026

Theatre Artists Assembly update ‼️

A lot has been happening behind the scenes at the Theatre Artists Assembly.

Following the large sector gathering in January, the new TAA Steering Committee and working groups have been developing one of the Assembly’s key commitments: a parallel theatre policy.

More than 20 working group meetings have taken place so far. The groups are taking the priorities identified at the January Assembly and turning them into practical policy ideas.

The work is asking some big questions:

▪️What would it take for theatre artists to thrive, not just survive?
▪️What makes a sustainable artistic career possible?
▪️How can funding, touring, venues, audiences and infrastructure work together to create a healthier theatre sector?
▪️And how can we balance public accountability with trust, artistic judgement and meaningful peer assessment?

Working groups are currently exploring funding, artistic careers, touring and regional development, infrastructure, quality and accountability, and more.

There’s a lot of work still to do, but the policy is taking shape.

Read on: https://loom.ly/dNzwjxg

26/08/2026

Kildare-based theatremaker Caoimhe O’Farrell recently completed her Offsite @ CoisCéim Residency 2026, using this valuable period of time to develop her new work, The Shakey-Makey.

Reflecting on the residency, Caoimhe shared:

“Getting to create in the beautiful for the week has been a real privilege. As an emerging theatremaker, simply having a welcoming space to develop my work is invaluable. I spent the week working with fellow Neurodivergent artists and we all felt comfortable and looked after by both ITI and CoisCéim’s generous teams. My residency gave me the final experimentation needed to go into the next steps of developing a full production.”

During the residency, Caoimhe experimented with sensory theatre, neurodivergent identity and physicality with her collaborators Ross, Dáire and Sabrina.

We look forward to sharing more from the 2026 Offsite @ CoisCéim Residency and introducing the remaining artists over the coming months.

Offsite @ CoisCéim Residency is delivered by Irish Theatre Institute, in partnership with Cois Céim Dance Theatre.

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24/08/2026

‼️ One day left to apply!

Irish artists and companies — don’t miss your chance to present your recent, tour-ready work to leading international programmers, producers, presenters and festival directors at International Theatre eXchange (ITX) 2026.

📍 Dublin Theatre Festival
📅 Friday, 2 October
⏰ Deadline: 25 August, 5pm

A six-minute presentation + valuable networking opportunities to make international connections and develop partnerships.

👉 Apply now before the deadline!

ℹ️Find out more and apply:
https://loom.ly/7FgsIbc

The 33rd edition of ITX is presented in partnership with Culture Ireland and Irish Theatre Institute as part of Dublin Theatre Festival, and supported by the The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon.

19/08/2026

Yesterday, we were delighted to join Culture Ireland’s Edinburgh Showcase for a special networking event at Summerhall Arts, bringing Irish artists together with international programmers and presenters.

This year’s showcase features eight exciting productions spanning theatre, dance and performance:
▪️The Pigeon Factory, Oh!Scare Wilde Productions
▪️Mortal Sin, Benjamin Reilly
▪️Spin Cycle: The Le***an Launderette Play, Bethan Rose & Berserk Theatre
▪️FOR DOLORES, Fishamble: The New Play Company
▪️Good With Faces, Oisín Kearney & Gina Donnelly
▪️Julius Caesar Variety Show, Joy Nesbitt
▪️The King of the Birds, Martha Knight
▪️Ham Sandwiches and Discipline, NAF Dance

The Culture Ireland Edinburgh Showcase provides a vital platform for Irish theatre and dance artists to connect with international programmers, presenters, media and audiences — helping to build new networks and create opportunities for Irish work on the international stage.

We’re delighted to support and celebrate the artists and productions taking Irish theatre to Edinburgh and beyond.

18/08/2026

‼️Call for Artists | International Theatre eXchange (ITX) 2026

One week to apply! Culture Ireland, in partnership with Dublin Theatre Festival and Irish Theatre Institute, is inviting submissions from Irish artists and companies to present recent productions at International Theatre eXchange (ITX) on Friday, 2 October during Dublin Theatre Festival.

ITX brings together leading international programmers, producers, presenters and festival directors, offering a valuable opportunity to showcase tour-ready work, make new connections, and develop international partnerships.

Successful applicants will deliver a six-minute presentation to delegates, followed by networking opportunities throughout the event.

Don’t miss the deadline — one week to apply!

📆Closing date for applications: 25 August, 5pm

ℹ️Find out more and apply:
https://loom.ly/7FgsIbc

17/08/2026

✨ Fringe season is coming ✨

Dublin Fringe Festival 2026 runs from Saturday 5 – Sunday 20 September, and we’re very excited to shout out five theatre artists from our current Six in the Attic cohort who are bringing their work to this year’s festival! 🫶

Go support them, check out their shows and get your Fringe tickets sorted 🎟️

SWEAT (Ari Bhatti)
https://loom.ly/1ALwRSo

SOAK: The Perfect Man (Samuel Yakura - +353)
https://loom.ly/unlfa0k

MUSTER (Dagogo Hart - Belema Art House)
https://loom.ly/mkvh5uE

Across The Fence (Thomas Collins)
https://loom.ly/CQJFKgg

Novel Ideas (Darren Yorke - Grand Stretch)
https://loom.ly/72HZfQA

Dublin Fringe Festival

01/08/2026

Premiered (2016)
Eamonn [from menswear]
Written by Fionn Foley
Directed by Claire O'Reilly
Original venue: Smock Alley Theatre

A one-man musical comedy that follows a menswear manager interrogating the essence of Irish identity and culture and who gets to call themselves Irish.

Produced by Ill-Advised Theatre Company.
Discover the original cast and full production team, and more, on Playography Ireland:

🔗 https://loom.ly/6-9DP_U

Playography Ireland - A comprehensive database of new Irish plays produced professionally since 1904.

© Ste Murray, production photograph from Eamonn [from menswear], with Fionn Foley

28/07/2026

Irish Theatre Institute is delighted to announce the first recipients of Pathways to Production, a new artist development initiative supporting theatre-makers and producers from communities currently underrepresented across the Irish theatre sector.

💫Congratulations to Aesha Tandy, Eleanor Walsh, Guy Le Jeune and Juliana Del Rosso as the recipients of the inaugural Pathways to Production Microgrants.

💫Congratulations also to Tanya Bridgeman (TAN), who will undertake the inaugural Producer Shadowing opportunity in partnership with Dead Centre.

We look forward to working with these fantastic artists and can’t wait to see these projects develop over the coming months.

Read more:
https://loom.ly/Dfw-de8

27/07/2026

‼️Call for Artists | International Theatre eXchange (ITX) 2026

Culture Ireland, in partnership with Dublin Theatre Festival and Irish Theatre Institute, is inviting submissions from Irish artists and companies to present recent productions at International Theatre eXchange (ITX) on Friday, 2 October during Dublin Theatre Festival.

ITX brings together leading international programmers, producers, presenters and festival directors, offering a valuable opportunity to showcase tour-ready work, make new connections, and develop international partnerships.

Successful applicants will deliver a six-minute presentation to delegates, followed by networking opportunities throughout the event.

📆Closing date for applications: 25 August, 5pm

ℹ️Find out more and apply:
https://loom.ly/7FgsIbc

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