A Tribute to Paddy O’Dwyer, Founder of Dublin Youth Theatre

Date: Friday 30/8/24

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Paddy O’Dwyer, founder of Dublin Youth Theatre.   Paddy was an educational psychologist whose approach exemplified compassion, embracing possibility, and volunteerism. Having been active in the amateur drama scene, Paddy envisioned youth theatre in Dublin as providing a space outside of formal education,…

Second Year Workshop with Davey Kelleher – 14th October

Date: Tuesday 10/10/23

This week’s workshop for second years will be with Davey Kelleher. The workshop will take place on Saturday 14th October, 11am-1pm, in the DYT Studio, Montague Lane   Imagination Gym WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR IDEAS? Give your imagination a workout. Idea generation workshop. Exploring ways of generating new ideas for stories, performances and theatrical…

Second Year Workshop with Ursula McGinn – Saturday 7th October

Date: Monday 2/10/23

Our first workshop back for second years will be with Ursula McGinn. The workshop will take place on Saturday 7th October, 11am-1pm, in the DYT Studio, Montague Lane Theatre Directing Workshop In this workshop, we will look at theatre directing – the work, skills and vision needed to bring a show to life. We will…

DCC Bram Stoker Festival Volunteering Opportunity

Date: Monday 2/10/23

Dublin City Council are on the hunt for volunteers who love events, theatre and performance art to support the Hallowe’en parade on Bank Holiday Monday 30th of October. This is a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and be part of an exciting community event! Below is a Volunteer Application Form. More information…

Auditions for 2023 Members One Act Festival

Date: Saturday 30/9/23

MOAF auditions will be held on Tuesday 3rd October 6pm-8pm in the DYT Studio, Montague Lane. This year’s MOAF will run from 5th December – 9th December in the Teachers Club and will consist of 3 pieces: Bumbledom written by Eoin Kane Somewhere You Can Never Take Me written by Fianna Mac Gabhann & directed by…

National Youth Theatre: Like We Were Born to Move – Workshop & Visit

Date: Saturday 29/7/23

Hello everyone, we will have another workshop & show double bill on Monday 14th August for the National Youth Theatre’s production ‘Like We Were Born to Move’. The workshop is free to attend and tickets are comped by DYT. The workshop will be held in the Teachers Club at from 4pm-6pm then there will be…

Workshop & Visit to Fun Home at The Gate Theatre (Saturday 29th July)

Date: Monday 17/7/23

Hello everyone. DYT and The Gate are pairing up again to have a workshop/theatre visit day on Saturday 29th July. Members who sign up will be able to go on a tour in the theatre, attend a workshop led by Ciara Fleming – the Resident Assistant Director of The Gate Theatre, and the Assistant Director…

Submissions for MOAF 2023 are OPEN

Date: Sunday 21/5/23

Call Out for MOAF 2023 DYT is now inviting submissions for one act performance pieces (minimum 15 and maximum 30 minutes) from DYT members for performance at the MEMBER’S ONE ACT FESTIVAL (MOAF) 2023 MOAF is a chance for DYT members to create the theatre that you want to see on stage! It can be…

Members Forum – Saturday 20th May @ 2pm

Date: Thursday 18/5/23

An end of the year DYT members forum is to be held on Saturday 20th May at 2pm in the DYT Studio, Montague Lane. Have your say on what’s for you, what’s not for you, suggest improvements, review your experiences overall with DYT in the 22/23 season and elect a new members rep and wellbeing…

Workshop with Morgan Cooke – Saturday 20th May

Date: Thursday 18/5/23

This week’s workshop is with Morgan Cooke, musical director of this year’s Big Show: Animal Farm The workshop will be focusing on music, singing and vocals! Sign up here! 11am-1pm, Saturday 13th May DYT Studio, Montague Lane