Drama academic: applied/social theatre, arts ed, creativity. Head:@DramaTheatreMIC Board Chair: @DanceLimerick @Branarteatar Views gloriously mine alone
Limerick, Ireland
Joined June 2009
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Very pleased to share that my new book with Kelly Freebody was published today by Routledge. Loved working on this volume and charting how drama practices intersect with these challenging times in the world
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The Aerowaves 2025 artists are on board and the Spring Forward lineup is complete! Hosted by Artisti Associati, the 14th edition of Aerowaves’ festival will take place on 23 - 26 April 2025.
Check the programme & register: aerowaves.org/spring-forward…
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#MIC's Dr Michael Finneran appeared on Limerick's Live 95FM to discuss the work that he led over the past two years in bringing Drama, Film and Theatre Studies to the Leaving Cert curriculum
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We can’t wait to see you this autumn at Dance Limerick. 💫
💫Get your tickets now for this brilliant show Tearmann Aiteach/ Queer Sanctuary.
You’re invited to watch, and if you fancy, to dive in
Tearmann Aiteach / Queer Sanctuary dances a welcoming space that supports flourishing, solidarity & sparkle w/ Fearghus Ó Conchúir and Isabella Oberländer
@DanceLimerick
@DanceCorkFC
@dublinfringe
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OPEN CALL
@DanceLimerick with the @IWorldAcademy at @UL launches Compass, an Associate Artist Initiative for dance artists based in Ireland.
Deadline: Fri 23 Aug @ 12 noon
More info & apply: bit.ly/3LgQSUM
ALT An image in black and white shows a person performing a dance move by balancing on their head with their legs in the air, in a room with large windows and a radiator. Black white and yellow texts sits below and to the side reading: OPEN CALL COMPASS ASSOCIATE ARTIST DANCE LIMERICK.
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Our summer camps start this week!
Read more here dancelimerick.ie/event/inclu…
Email [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit prior to the start of the camp.
Local Creative Youth Partnership and @DanceLimerick are running a summer camp next week!
Check it out!
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Delighted to announce the #stepup2024 team
@CathYoungDance Choreographer
@followfearghus Curator
@luciakickham Rehearsal director
Ella Daly – Project Manager
Sorcha Hassett – Production Manager
Read + tinyurl.com/xtsb5jpa
@artscouncil_ie @IWorldAcademy @DanceIreland
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Opportunity: County Limerick Youth Theatre would like to invite applications for the role of Artistic Director. Based in the Honeyfitz Theatre, Lough Gur, the youth theatre caters to young people from the surrounding areas aged 8-18. Email [email protected] for details.
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Join us at Dance Limerick for an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show for cruinniú na nÓg
More info here tinyurl.com/4xkv6rej
The event, organised by Fresh Film & Limerick Youth Dance Company, will have live choreography & singalong! Join us Sat 15 at 6pm
On Saturday June 15th, Cruinniu na nÓg returns to Limerick with a fun filled programme of creative activities in venues across Limerick City and County.
All events are FREE of charge, child-centred and activity-based. @LimerickCouncil @creativeirl
limerick.ie/council/newsroom…
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This week at Branar!
Rehearsals are underway in Branar HQ for How to Catch a Star! This show runs in Polka Theatre, London, from the 3rd July to the 11th August. For tickets and more information, visit: branar.ie/en/shows/how-to-ca…
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We are delighted to announce the #stepup2024 participants
Inez Berdychowska
Tara Bredemeier
Grace Cuny
Adam O’Reilly
Alex Vostokova
Read more at tinyurl.com/y69rdkjp
Step Up Dance Project is a partnership between @artscouncil_ie, DL, @IWorldAcademy at @UL & @DanceIreland
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We state in our Branarfesto that "We will be kind to the environment so that children will inherit a healthier planet to play on".
With this in mind, we are proud to be one of the first arts organisations in the country to have carried out a Sustainability Screening.
Teachers and schools interested in being part of the rollout of the new LC in Drama, Film & Theatre Studies ... sharpen your pencils. Deadline = 19 April 2024
Minister @NormaFoleyTD1 invites schools to apply to join the rollout of the new Leaving Certificate subjects on drama and climate action.
Press release 👉gov.ie/en/press-release/6f5e…
#edchatie #schools
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We're excited to be partnering with @GIoCT_official to bring these minds and voices together. 22 & 23 March @USyd_SSESW #leading #creative #schools #education #arts #creativity #pedagogy #teaching
Registration is open: pay.sydney.edu.au/V96/bookin…
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RIP old friend. My favourite Kerryman. One of the best. Shocking news...
Michael O’Regan, ‘generous, compassionate’ Irish Times journalist, dies at home in Dublin irishtimes.com/politics/2024…
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It was wonderful to celebrate Cillian Murphy's recent successes with him for the iconic show "60 minutes". Táimid ar bís dó. Full clip in link:
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The consultation on the draft specifications for Leaving Certificate Business, Climate Action & Sustainable Development and Drama, Film & Theatre Studies is now open.
Find out more and have your say:
ncca.pulse.ly/ovxsyytreo
#consultation #LeavingCertificate #RedevelopingSC
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Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce an open call for Limerick based creatives, communities and cultural heritage organisations to submit applications for Creative Ireland 'Made in Limerick' Grants 2024.
Closing: 12noon Wed 6th March limerick.ie/council/services…
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Screendance in the Gallery continues for 5 more days @limerickgallery. The exhibition features 7 works spanning dance, visual art and film.
Limerick City Gallery Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm
More info lightmoves.ie/events/in-the-…
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The next webinar from @IrishTheatreRes is upcoming on 31 January, 4pm, via Zoom - "Principles and Practice of Intercultural Dramaturgy".
All welcome to join. More info / Registration here: tickettailor.com/events/iris…
