DYT is recruiting!

Date: Tuesday 20/12/22

Ever dreamed about working for Dublin Youth Theatre? We’re currently recruiting a Maternity Cover for our Managing Director position work with the Artistic Director in leading the organisation to begin in March 2023. You can download the job specification via this link: DYT Managing Director Maternity Cover Job Description.docx (226KB) To apply, please send your…

The 24 Hour Plays RETURN!

Date: Monday 5/12/22

    Great news to beat those winter blues – The 24 Hour Plays: Dublin are back for 2023! The 10th anniversary of the fundraiser in aid of DYT will be on for one night only on Sunday 8th January at Abbey Theatre. Over the course of 24 hours, six new plays will be written,…

Luka Costello joins the DYT Team

Date: Thursday 1/12/22

We are delighted that Luka Costello has joined the DYT Team as Programme Co-ordinator. She is a past member of DYT, and recently was assistant director for the 2022 Big Show, The Spanish Tragedy. She graduated from Inchicore College, is a 2022 Axis Assemble Artist and toured with Pan Pan in 2021-2022 in The First…

Casting Notice: This Is Art Club TV show

Date: Wednesday 5/10/22

My name is Mo O’Connell & I am working on a 2nd series of the children’s tv show, “This is Art Club!”. We are looking for children (10 to 18 years of age) who are interested in art and who would be comfortable in front of the camera. To get an idea of the show, you can…

Méabh Hennelly joins DYT team

Date: Friday 5/8/22

We are delighted to welcome Méabh Hennelly as DYT’s Programme Coordinator. Méabh is a past member of DYT, studied Fine Art Media at NCAD, worked with young people at UNICEF Ireland in the past. You can reach her at admin@dublinyouththeatre.com

National Youth Theatre audition reminder!

Date: Thursday 4/8/22

National Youth Theatre Auditions Start this month! This is a great opportunity to work with professional artistic and technical teams culminating in a performance in the Abbey Theatre. The ensemble is comprised of 16 members of the performing ensemble and 4 design and technical roles. You must be a member of a fully affiliated Youth Theatre and…

‘Path to Performance’ opportunity from Fishpond and Screen Ireland

Date: Thursday 14/7/22

supporting teens on their journey to becoming a professional actor. Fishpond is delighted to announce that we’re teaming up with Screen Ireland this summer for a very special initiative for teens (age 13-19) who passionately want to pursue a professional acting career. This unique initiative consists of a day-long event in Dublin’s ‘The Space Between’ on Wednesday 17th August. The programme is 100%…

Youth 2030 Young People’s Committee

Date: Wednesday 13/7/22

Applications now open Youth2030: Global Youth Work programme is excited to accept applications for this year’s Young People’s Committee! Are you a young person (aged 16-25) that could have a real, positive impact on tackling global justice issues? Or do you know someone that would be interested? The Young People’s Committee wants to hear from you!…

AUDITION: National Youth Theatre

Date: Wednesday 13/7/22

National Youth Theatre Auditions Start this August! This is a great opportunity to work with professional artistic and technical teams culminating in a performance in the Abbey Theatre. The ensemble is comprised of 16 members of the performing ensemble and 4 design and technical roles. You must be a member of a fully affiliated Youth Theatre and…

DYT launches 5 year Strategic Plan

Date: Thursday 30/6/22

Today Deirdre Molloy, chairperson of Dublin Youth Theatre launched its 5 year Strategic Plan, ‘Becoming the person I am meant to be’ 2022-2026 which sets out the vision for Ireland’s oldest youth theatre to mark its 45th birthday. Founded in 1977 by educational psychologist Paddy O’Dwyer, DYT’s mission is to deliver quality creative experiences that…