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Performing Arts in Ireland
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Performing Arts sector based in Ireland. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
Companies
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Blue Teapot Theatre Company
Blue Teapot is a multi-award winning Theatre Company, Performing Arts School and Outreach programme for people with intellectual disabilities at the forefront of arts & disability in Ireland. We are committed to high quality theatre, training and the celebration of creativity. It’s one of the best companies in the world working with disability and the arts, and it’s in the West of Ireland” Funder Our mission is to effect positive change in public consciousness concerning people with intellectual disabilities through the medium of theatre, allowing our members inherent talent and creativity to speak for itself. We have four programme strands each offering a pathway to a fully realised creative life for people with intellectual disabilities: Blue Teapot Theatre Company – We are the only professional, intellectually disabled acting ensemble that trains and performs at the highest level, on the main stages of Ireland’s major arts festivals. Performing Arts School – an accredited provider in the West of Ireland of performing arts training with programmes leading to QQI awards at Level 3. Bright Soul – our long-standing project that encourages arts participation in a fun and stimulating programme to those whom would find access to a quality arts experience more difficult. Sparkle – Saturday drama programme specifically for teenagers with intellectual disabilities.
1 to 10 staff
Garter Lane Arts Centre
Your home for the arts in Waterford, supported by the Arts Council, Department of Social Protection & Waterford City Council.
11 to 50 staff
Pavilion Theatre
Located in the picturesque seaside town of Dún Laoghaire, Pavilion Theatre was built in as a municipal theatre for the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area. It has since grown and established itself as a cultural hive of activity and entertainment for thousands of visitors each year. With a maximum capacity of 324 seats, Pavilion Theatre’s exciting and diverse programme of events entertains audiences from all over Ireland and the world.
11 to 50 staff
The Ark, Dublin
The Ark is a dedicated cultural centre for children and was founded on the principle that children are entitled to great art made especially for them. We believe in arts for EVERY child. Our purpose is to realise children’s right to art and culture with ambition and joy. We do so by commissioning, producing and presenting fun and ambitious art for, by, with and about children from birth to age 12. Our work is also our advocacy. Child participation is at the heart of our practice. We work closely with our Children’s Council and have a robust model of child participation embedded across all of our programmes. Active and comprehensive consultation with children informs all our decision-making. As firm advocates of children’s right to art and culture and as leaders in participatory practice, we regularly share our resources and knowledge with artists, educators and all those interested in child-centred arts practice. We also curate specific professional development opportunities for teachers and artists, and work with other like-minded organisations to advance children’s rights to art and culture as part of their learning and development. ‘I think that I grew my own talents in the arts by watching, taking part, and asking questions at The Ark. I developed my confidence in voicing my opinions. Being part of such a beautiful place felt magical to me. It’s a place where children are in charge, where our imaginations are free, and it feels like a second home.’ – Ava, age 11
11 to 50 staff
The Everyman, Cork
The Everyman has been Cork’s cultural home for 125 years. Our ornate Victorian auditorium is a nationally important structure of rare historical and cultural value. A listed building, steeped in history and a favourite with audiences and performers alike for its intimacy and atmosphere. Presenting an extraordinary range of live entertainment, the Everyman has hosted performances in recent years by artists and companies as diverse as Ed Harris, Druid, Gate Theatre, Blue Raincoat Theatre Company, Abbey Theatre, Sir Tom Courtenay, Royal Shakespeare Company, The Frames, Steven Berkoff, Opera Theatre Company, Paul Brady, Esbjorn Svensson Trio, Des Bishop, Tommy Tiernan, Herbie Hancock, Keith Barry and many more.
11 to 50 staff
Irish National Opera
As Ireland's national opera company, we produce high-quality, accessible opera in venues throughout Ireland and overseas. Opera has the power to move and inspire and our mission is to give everyone in Ireland the opportunity to experience this. We are dedicated to an unprecedented commitment to showcasing internationally-acclaimed, world-class Irish opera singers alongside guest artists from all over the world. We are also committed to maximising public engagement with opera, brokering and sustaining key institutional partnerships and ensuring strong leadership and a sustainable governance structure.
11 to 50 staff
Ballet Ireland
Ballet Ireland, The National Ballet of Ireland, was established in 1998 by Gunther Falusy and Anne Maher. The company performs classical repertoire such as Swan Lake and The Nutcracker while supporting the development of new work. Ballet Ireland is committed to bringing professional ballet productions of the highest standards to audiences throughout Ireland through touring nationwide each spring and autumn. In recent years the company has focused on developing new, innovative narrative work and has become known for attracting a particularly rare calibre of dancer, one that is classically trained yet able to be actively involved in the creative process. As part of this direction Morgann Runacre-Temple was appointed Choreographer, and new work by new and noteworthy choreographers, such as Ludovic Ondiviela, have been invited to work with the company. In addition to professional performances, Ballet Ireland is committed to cultivating the talent and audiences of the future. The Education Programme facilitates workshops in primary and secondary schools, both for those with and without formal training. Our summer schools, held in theatres throughout the country, give aspiring young students daily workshops, culminating in an onstage performance with dancers from the company. These opportunities create unforgettable experiences for the participants and their families. Ballet Ireland is funded by the Arts Council and receives support from Culture Ireland when touring to the UK.
1 to 10 staff
Dance Ireland
Dance Ireland supports the development of all forms of dance in Ireland through professional development, dedicated support for dance artists, opportunities for public engagement with the art form, and advocacy.
1 to 10 staff
Theatre Royal Waterford
In the 220 years since the establishment of the Georgian playhouse which was subsequently adapted in the late nineteenth century to the Theatre Royal we know today, Waterford has been renowned for its local musical and dramatic traditions. The Theatre Royal, often referred to as “the peoples theatre”, has been the traditional venue for this creative activity down through the generations. As such it is the home for long established amateur societies and has hosted the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera since its inception in 1958. The Theatre Royal, as the premiere venue in the South East, plays host to the best national and international touring artists and companies and with the assistance of Waterford City Council and The Arts Council is increasingly seeking to mount its own productions for the people of the city and the region.
11 to 50 staff
Dublin Theatre Festival
Established in 1957, Dublin Theatre Festival is Europe’s longest running theatre festival, and will take place from 26 September – 13 October 2024. Our mission is to present a programme of exceptional contemporary theatrical experiences that will appeal to the diverse communities that make up the city.
1 to 10 staff
Gate Theatre
The Gate Theatre was founded in 1928 by Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton Edwards, and very quickly built a unique reputation as a producing house for introducing international writers and artists to Ireland. The theatre is housed in a beautiful Georgian building and has a capacity of 371 seats, which makes it attractively intimate for both actors and audiences alike. The Gate’s vision is ‘an Open Gate where every person has access to great theatre.’ Under the shared leadership of CEOs, Róisín McBrinn and Colm O’Callaghan, an Open Gate is a civic Gate and will be a key cultural asset to Dublin’s North Inner City. In the coming years, we will generate new audiences and excite current ones, invest in artists of the future, deliver our GATEWAYS community engagement programme and be a supportive home to the best Irish artists and their international collaborators. As the Gate approaches its centenary in 2028, we will make its theatre a home to all stories and the Gate’s communities, so that it continues to play a defining role in Irish society. Registered Charity Number CHY 11638. Contact Box Office: Phone 01 874 4045 Email boxoffice@gate-theatre.ie
11 to 50 staff
Cork International Choral Festival
Founded in 1954 to be a dynamic force in developing choral music in Ireland, the Cork International Choral Festival is held annually over the five days preceding the first Monday in May. Cork welcomes choirs from across the world for a programme of Gala concerts, Schools Concerts, National and International Competitions, and world-class performances, as thousands of participants bring the city to life for a celebration of choral music in all its many forms. One of Europe’s premier international choral festivals, Cork is noted for its high standards, eclectic and wide-ranging programme, and the friendliness of its welcome. Festival events and performances centre around Cork’s City Hall, capacity one of the most attractive and acoustically superb venues in Ireland.
1 to 10 staff
Cork Midsummer Festival
Established in 1997, Cork Midsummer Festival is one of Ireland's leading multi-disciplinary arts festivals. It is an annual festival which transforms the city of Cork every June with a programme full of local, national and international events including theatre, dance, music, opera, visual arts and street arts, as well as participatory projects and an extensive programme of free events. Known for presenting work in unusual and surprising locations, as well as in the city’s many well-appointed arts venues, over the past 15 years the festival has become a catalyst for the development of emerging arts practice, presented a wide range of ambitious and acclaimed arts events across disciplines. Cork Midsummer Festival is smart and startling, and captivates a growing audience of all ages. We endeavour to bring the Festival to people and parts of the city that might be hard to reach. We bring the world to Cork – and show Cork to the world.
1 to 10 staff
Dublin Dance Festival
We bring artists, audiences and communities together to create & share exceptional dance experiences. We believe in the power of dance to connect, inspire and offer us new perspectives on our changing world. DDF presents the very best dance from Ireland and around the world in venues and spaces throughout Dublin to a growing and evolving audience each May. Throughout the year, DDF deepens engagement with dance in Ireland, offering innovative, inclusive and educational dance experiences to diverse audiences, participants and communities. DDF is committed to supporting dance artists in Ireland, providing a vital international platform and enabling the creation of new work through residencies, commissions and partnerships. DDF offers a range of exciting and tailored corporate partnership opportunities. Talk to us about your brand and CSR objectives and we will work with you to develop meaningful programmes that will deliver for your business. For more information contact caroline@dublindancefestiavl.ie.
1 to 10 staff
Opera Theatre Company
Ireland's National Touring Opera Company established in 1986, Opera Theatre Company (OTC) makes opera accessible across the island of Ireland by touring to venues ranging from town halls to opera houses, from Coleraine to Valentia, Dublin to the Aran Islands. With a strong outreach programme to better engage with audiences, the company also has the only professional development programme for young opera singers in the Republic of Ireland - the Young Associate Artists Programme. Opera Theatre Company has received critical acclaim both within Ireland and throughout Europe and the USA.
1 to 10 staff
Aerowaves
Aerowaves is a hub for dance discovery in Europe. We identify the most promising new work by emerging dance artists and then promote it through cross-border performances. Aerowaves' network of partners in 33 countries enables these younger choreographers to bring brand new dance to brand new audiences. Organised since 2011, our annual festival Spring Forward provides a platform for the most vibrant and promising European choreographers to show their work to dance professionals and local audiences. The festival takes place in a different city each year and is live streamed to reach dance fans across the world. Aerowaves Springback Academy offers a unique chance for emerging dance writers to be mentored by professional critics during an international festival. It takes place during Aerowaves Spring Forward. Springback Academy experiments with forms of dance writing and adds an assured quality of debate to dance criticism online. In 2018 we have launched Springback Magazine, place to read about, watch and hear about dance. A place where you can feel the pulse of contemporary movements across Europe, through opinion, commentary and reflection. A place to explore dance, and experience dance. From 2017, Aerowaves is supported for four years by the European Union through a Creative Europe Platforms award.
1 to 10 staff
Fishpond
Ireland’s premier online casting network since 2008. Our free service for casters offers a powerful, easy-to-use showcase for actors, models and voiceover artists, while providing opportunities for them to apply for jobs and get cast. Our pool of talent is diverse, skilled and committed to excellence—and so are we. We’ll work with you as you become familiar with the deep and highly useful search and contact features of the site. Remote casting has never been more relevant. We’ve always thought it’s a great idea and know just how to make it work for you.
1 to 10 staff
Macnas - Spectacle Theatre Company
Macnas is an internationally acclaimed Irish performance and spectacle company based in Galway city. For over 30 years Macnas has successfully staged ground-breaking spectacle to huge audiences at festivals and celebrations at home and around the globe. The work of Macnas is transformative, mobile and immersive. We collaborate with artists, audiences and communities, nationally & internationally. Macnas energise audiences with interactive performances at festivals and celebrations around the globe, bringing stunning large-scale images and brilliant chaos to the streets of the world. As pioneers of invention we have toured the world performing with U2, been part of the magic at the MTV awards, performed in China, Australia, and San Francisco, took to the streets of Austin, Texas for SXSW Festival 2016 and brought the city of Hull to a standstill, as part of Hull UK City of Culture 2017. Macnas are still firmly rooted in Ireland, performing a highly acclaimed annual Halloween Parade in their home town of Galway each October
1 to 10 staff
An Taibhdhearc
Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, bunaithe i 1928. Spás d’imeachtaí éagsúla ar nós greann, ceol, scannáin, agus amharclannaíocht lonnaithe i lár Chathair na Gaillimhe. National Irish Language Theatre, established in 1928. Comedy, music, cinema and theatre space in Galway City Centre.
1 to 10 staff
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
Ireland's Summer Opera Festival will return from 27 May – 2 June 2025 with four opera performances in the grounds of Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford. Experience an exhilarating week of opera, classical music recitals and concerts, schools and free events, pop up events, dining and more at incredible homes and historic venues throughout the Blackwater Valley. Become a BVOF Friend and avail of Priority Booking January, 2025 Tickets on general sale in February, 2024 Corporate group rates and hospitality packages available on request by email: eamonn@blackwatervalleyopera.ie
1 to 10 staff
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival is an annual 10-day multi-disciplinary arts festival set in Clonmel, Tipperary’s largest town. Connecting artists and audiences since 2001, CJAF has evolved into a vibrant arts platform, offering opportunities to local, national and international artists to collaborate and create work by, about and for the people of Clonmel and its visitors.
1 to 10 staff
Promenade
Promenade provides artists and organisations with strategic and creative project support to help reach their goals and aspirations in the field of circus, participatory arts, public arts, spectacle and street arts. Our ambition is to support artists and organisations working in these creative fields to create work that is unexpected, relevant and contemporary, impacting positively on people’s lives. We build Irish and International partnerships to create high quality and ambitious arts experiences and work with the next generation of producers and artists, providing training and mentoring to support career development.
1 to 10 staff
The Devious Theatre Company
Devious Theatre were born in 2006 due to an overwhelming need to entertain. We spend our time rehearsing in kitchens and buildings we managed to get keys cut for. Our artistic credo is mostly ADHD based and fairly guerrilla. To this end, our goal is to kidnap as many young people away from gigs and cinemas and pubs and drag them to the theatre. They can bring their own cans if they want. For all looking to contact us, be ye actors, writers, techies or general lovers of theatre, we can be reached quite easily and happily at info@devioustheatre.com Production History - Heart Shaped Vinyl (2006 / 2007), Cannibal! The Musical (2007), Trainspotting (2008), Smitten (2008), The War Of The Worlds (2008), Shakespeare In Bits (2009), Stags And Hens (2009), Accidental Death Of An Anarchist (2009), Can't Pay? Won't Pay (2010), Scratcher (2011), Shifting (2011), Smitten (2011), bash:latterday plays (2011), TEXT Messages (2011), Night of the Living Dead (2012), Phantasm (2012), LD:V1 (2013), War Of Attrition (2013/14), Some Flood (2014), The Centre Of The Universe (2015), Vultures (2015), The Union (2015), Heart Shaped Vinyl: 10th Anniversary Edition (2016), The Hellfire Squad (2016), Pulled (2016/17), LD:V2 (2017), Vehicle (2018), The Roaring Banshees (2019) Awards - The Devious Theatre Company were finalists in the 2009 South East Marketing Awards for online marketing and won the Bronze award at the 2009 PPI Radio Awards for Radio Drama.
1 to 10 staff
Upstate Theatre Project
Upstate Theatre Project is a community-engaged performing arts organisation adhering to collective and collaborative approaches in keeping with principles of cultural democracy. Upstate was founded in 1997 and has pursued a collaborative, participatory practice since its inception. Upstate’s workshop programme is designed as a place where people can collectively work in collaboration with artists to realise performances based on themes, ideas, and issues of mutual interest. Upstate always welcomes ideas from the community – please feel free to contact us. Upstate Theatre Project are: Director: Declan Mallon Administration and Marketing Officer: Elaine Cronin The Artistic Team includes: Louise Lowe, Feidlim Cannon, Aidan Harney, Paul Hayes, Stephen Murray, Tara Jenkins, Zara Starr, Gary Keegan, Paul Woods, Dee Burke, Colm Maher The Board of Upstate Theatre Project are: Dr. Matthew Stout (Chairperson), Bobby McCormack (Secretary), Irene White, Carina McGrail, Hugh Doogan, Alan Costello, Gerald Nash, Paddy Goodwin Recent productions include: The Street (2014, Directed by Paul Hayes), Shared (2013, Devised with Stephen Murray), Abacus (2013, Devised with Gary Keegan and Feidlim Cannon), Home (2013, Devised with Louise Lowe), Made Up (2012, Devised with Stephen Murray), The Far Side (2012, Devised with Feidlim Cannon), Ship Street Revisited (2012, Written by Aidan Harney, Directed by Paul Hayes) and Evensong (2012, Devised with Louise Lowe). Upstate Theatre Project is kindly supported by the Arts Council
1 to 10 staff
