President Michael D Higgins

The DLI is delighted to announce that President Michael D Higgins has agreed to become our Patron. The President’s acceptance of the role will help us to continue in our efforts to inspire excellence in amateur theatre throughout Ireland.

DLI Summer School 2012

Visit our Summer School page for the latest details of tutors and courses for the DLI Summer School 2012...

DLI Convention

Athlone, Sat 11th Feb 2012

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Clann Machua Drama Workshop

Town Hall Theatre Kiltimagh
Fri 27th - Sun 29th Jan ‘12

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Happy Days are Here Again

"Happy Days" is available for amateur performance from 1st January 2012.

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MACE All Ireland One Act Finals Results

Glor Ennis 2nd - 4th December 2011

View results and photos on our One-Act Festival News Page...

DLI & ADCI One Act Competitions Survey

If you would like to express an opinion on the current set-up of the one act festivals, and on your experiences on the 2011 circuit, we would be delighted if you would take a moment to participate in the DLI & ADCI survey.

Download the questionnaire here...

Full Length Festivals 2012

The ADCI has released the fixture list for the 2012 full length circuit.

Download the list and application form here.

Latest News from ADA

Association of Drama Adjudicators is pleased to launch its new website

Please enjoy browsing the ADA site at www.ada.ie

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DLI Membership 2012 - 2013

Group and Individual membership of The Drama League of Ireland is now due for renewal. To renew your subscription with us, please send names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses for two contacts in your group to the DLI office. The fees remain unchanged - €100.00 for Group Membership & €35.00 for Individual Membership.
New members are always welcome – contact Valerie in the office for details of the benefits of joining us!
01 2969343
dli@eircom.net

Workshops in 2012

Why not organise a workshop for your group this year? The DLI Development Officer Jackie Scanlan will be delighted to advise you on a theme for the workshop and to source and finance a professional tutor to facilitate it. In conjunction with The Arts Council, The Drama League of Ireland is in a position to provide workshops in all aspects of theatre – acting, directing, set design, sound, lighting, etc.

Call Jackie to discuss whatever ideas you might have for the workshop which your group needs to improve performance in 2012!

065 6841909 (H)
087 2679577
jscanlan@revenue.ie

Theatre Training

Funded workshops supported by The Arts Council
Priority booking and reduced fees for our Annual Summer School
Masterclasses with the best professional practitioners in Ireland
Members Day – hosted by DLI featuring theatre visits and post show discussions with cast and directors

Group Insurance
A high value insurance package, specifically tailored by JPC Insurances for amateur theatre groups and is exclusive to DLI group members. The insurance year runs from 1st April - 31st March. (The scheme offers substantial savings in comparison with other companies)

Resource Service
Advice on selecting plays, scripts and performing rights,
Information on finding props and costumes and set pieces
Start up advice on forming a Drama group

Full details can be viewed on our member services page.