Dublin Youth Theatre Presents: The Watsons

Date: Wednesday 22/7/26

DUBLIN YOUTH THEATRE PRESENTS The Watsons By Laura Wade Directed by Eadaoin Fox 19th – 22nd August 7:30PM/4PM Smock Alley Main Space Tickets €22/16 Book now at Book Now Here For more information see smockalley.com/the-watsons I didn’t know what nothing looked like before. Cut off by her rich aunt, Emma has no choice but to…

Work with the DYT Team: Apply for General Manager position

Date: Tuesday 14/7/26

Dublin Youth Theatre (DYT) are looking for a part-time General Manager to lead the organisation and implement our year-round programme of activities. DYT is the country’s longest established youth theatre, providing a safe and welcoming place where members can meet other young people from all parts of Dublin in a fun, artistic and social environment….

DYT board announces departure of Executive Director, Sarah Bragg-Bolger

Date: Friday 12/6/26

The Board of DYT wishes to pass on our deep gratitude to Sarah Bragg-Bolger for the huge contribution she has made to Dublin Youth Theatre during her 9 years with the organisation. Sarah led the organisation with passion and dedication. Under her stewardship, the organisation increased its funding and its reach. More young people are…

DYT’s Debut One Act Festival 2026

Date: Wednesday 13/5/26

Our brand new members are excited to share their first ever performance with Dublin Youth Theatre in this Debut One Act Festival. The three one act plays in the festival are: The IT by Vivienne Franzmann Cast: Ada Meyler, Bella-Rose Feely, Genevieve Morgan, Jean-Luc Mulloney, Kendra Soria Gonzalez, Marianne Binchy, Theo Saccomano “Because when they all…

DYT Team News – April 2026

Date: Friday 17/4/26

DYT announces the departure of Luka Costello as Programme & Communications Manager. The board of Dublin Youth Theatre wishes Luka well on the next steps in her career. On behalf of the board, staff, and members, we thank her for her dedication and commitment to the values of youth theatre. From Luka: “Working for DYT the…

Ellen Buckley joins the DYT Team

Date: Friday 27/3/26

Dublin Youth Theatre is very excited to announce the appointment of Ellen Buckley as our new Artistic Director. Ellen is a Mentor Director for National Theatre Connections, has directed two Debut One Act Festival shows: Tuesday and KJWC Inc. with DYT and holds an MFA in Theatre Directing (The Lir) and a PGDE in Education (UCL). Ellen’s directing credits include No Romance:…

Departure of Artistic Director Davey Kelleher

Date: Monday 19/1/26

Davey Kelleher and the Board of Dublin Youth Theatre wish to announce that Davey is stepping down as Artistic Director after four years of dedicated leadership. Joining the company in 2022, Davey steered DYT through its post-pandemic recovery, revitalising the organisation’s energy and overseeing a significant expansion of the artistic programme. His tenure saw the…

Dublin Youth Theatre presents: UBU (after Alfred Jarry)

Date: Friday 30/5/25

We are so excited to announce that our 2025 ‘Big Show’ production will be UBU (after Alfred Jarry) directed by Dominic O’Brien. “Bringing a play as audacious and unsettling as UBU to life with Dublin Youth Theatre in 2025, feels like an essential act. In this whirlwind of a global landscape, where young people are navigating complex political…

Join us for DYT’s Debut One Act Festival 2025!

Date: Thursday 3/4/25

Join us for our annual Debut One Act Festival, otherwise known as DOAF. This is the first time that new members have the chance to perform publicly, as part of DYT, having worked through a rehearsal process with a professional director. Preview: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 – 7:30pm Matinee: Saturday 26th April 2025 – 3pm…