Thank you to Phoebe Moore

Date: Tuesday 14/6/22

On behalf of the DYT board, staff and members we’d like to thank Phoebe, our Programme Coordinator for her excellent work and wish her congratulations on gaining a place on a fabulous Masters course, starting at the end of the summer. We will miss her greatly but are very excited for her move to London.

Dublin Youth Theatre seeks dynamic and ambitious connectors to join our Board!

Date: Friday 1/4/22

Dublin Youth Theatre provides a safe space for young people from a wide range of backgrounds, interests and identities, to develop artistically, socially and personally. We do this through ensemble theatre-making supported by top practitioners, activating opportunities to grow confidence in decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.  We support young people in Dublin to develop…

Davey Kelleher appointed Artistic Director of Dublin Youth Theatre

Date: Monday 24/1/22

The board of Dublin Youth Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Davey Kelleher as Artistic Director. Kelleher joins DYT at the start of 2022, DYT’s 45th year in continuous operation. He succeeds outgoing Artistic Director David Kelly who led DYT for the past 8 years.  Davey is a talented director, having worked in…

DYT is looking for our next Artistic Director!

Date: Tuesday 19/10/21

We are recruiting for our next Artistic Director to programme and implement our year-round programme of activities. If you are someone with a track-record in the arts or youth arts, who has a passion for youth development and seeing young people achieve and grow, please download the full job description: DYT AD Job Advert To…

DYT returns to the circle!

Date: Saturday 9/10/21

We have returned to the wonderful reality of in person workshops and it feels SO good! Pictured are our 2nd years participating in Ruth Lehane’s workshop in ‘creating character’…

DYT Virtual Open Day Sept 2021

Date: Tuesday 24/8/21

The Dublin Youth Theatre Open Day 2021 will be held virtually through Zoom on September 18th. We will be dividing the day into 5 different sessions of one hour in duration. Click ‘Buy Ticket’ to register for the time slot that suits you best (don’t worry, it’s free!). Each slot will be kept small, ensuring…

National Youth Theatre 2021

Date: Tuesday 3/8/21

Hi everyone! Just to share some news regarding the National Youth Theatre production 2021….details of Aftertaste written by Ciara Elizabeth Smyth can be viewed here Aftertaste – Abbey Theatre The piece will be streamed on the Abbey’s YouTube channel from the 8-15th of August (recommended for 16+ year olds) Abbey Theatre – YouTube Details on…

Big Show 2021 returns as a live outdoor performance!

Date: Thursday 22/7/21

Dublin Youth Theatre’s annual Big Show returns as a Play in the Park, live outdoor performances in Belgrave Square Park, Rathmines with the support of Fair in the Square and Rathmines Initiative’s Social & Community Group. Welcome to Ballygweeha, the windiest town in Ireland! The people haven’t heard each other properly in years over the…