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INVITATION from the DLI MASTERCLASS AT U. L.
with Raymond Keane, founding member and Artistic Director of Barabbas.
Join us at 7.30p.m. Jean Monnet Theatre, University of Limerick Wednesday August 4th 2010
Raymond Keane devised and appeared in much of Barrabas early work and his credits include Come Down From The Mountain John Clown John Clown, Macbeth, Half Eight Mass Of A Tuesday, Out The Back Door, Sick Dying Dead Buried Out, The Whiteheaded Boy, God’s Gift, Nightmare on Essex Street
Raymond works regularly with writer and performer Donal O’Kelly for whom he directed Vive La, which opened at Draícht, Blanchardstown and toured nationally. For Donal he also directed The Cambria which continues to tour nationally and internationally and The Hand which played at the Vilar Theatre Festival, Colorado.
Why not join us in what will be an inspiring experience. 7.30 pm to 8.45p.m
The Jean Monnet Theatre in the main building.
Admission is free. Sponsored by The Drama League of Ireland and The Arts Council.
NUI Certificate in Directing for Theatre 2010 - 2011
deadline: 5pm, 27 August 2010
NUI Maynooth launched the country's first undergraduate training programme in directing in September 2006. The NUI Cert in Directing is part-time, running for two Saturdays each month from September through to May each year.
It is run in The LAB Foley Street, Dublin, and is taught by professional directors. The course organiser and principal tutor is Peter Hussey (Crooked House), with key sessions taught by Annie Ryan (The Corn Exchange), John O Brien (Guna Nua), Jo Mangan (The Performance Corporation) and Annabelle Comyn (Hatch). It serves as an intensive and solid introduction to composition, actioning techniques, interpretation, directing theory, select acting methodologies, participatory theatre practices, working with theatre professionals, voice and movement for the director.
It is suitable for emerging directors, youth theatre directors, actors who would like to direct, or for anyone who wishes to learn about the practicalities of directing, and who would like the opportunity to gain an NUI Certificate in the process. The course is challenging, fun and very practical.
- Applicants must be working in the field - or at least have access to a company, youth theatre or amateur group with whom you can direct a play as part of the Certificate requirements.
- Applicants must be 23 or over (younger applicants contact NUI Maynooth directly (see below) for information about NUI age-limits)
- Directors of youth theatres who take part in the annual NT Connections Project (via National Theatre, London) may double up by using their Connections play as their Major Directing Project in the NUIM Certificate.
The course is run on Saturdays twice per month.
Fees for 2010-2011 are €950 for the year.
Fees can be paid in two installments. It is worthwhile applying to your local arts officer, and community development partnership organisation for financial assistance as this course is unique in Ireland.
Further information about the Certificate in Directing can be had from the Course Coordinator, Peter Hussey on 00 353 (0)45 – 446612 or 00 353 (0)87 2759420.
A complete brochure for all NUIM certificate courses, including an application form, is available online at http://adulteducation.nuim.ie/documents/ContinuingEducation2010.pdf
County Council Bursaries to DLI Summer School at the University of Limerick
Waterford County Council is willing to offer a bursary to members of amateur drama groups in the Waterford area to participate in the Summer School courses on offer. Other County Councils also make a bursary or bursaries available to their own county drama groups.
Should any Waterford member wish to apply please contact Waterford County Council 058 41416, or download the application form on their website. www.waterfordcoco.ie - the relevant link is in the News section.
County Council websites around the country carry this type of information, or you may ask your Arts Officer for details. If you need any further assistance in lodging your application, please contact Ms Jane Leslie of the 2010 Drama League of Ireland Summer School – 087 1238631 or summerschool@dli.ie
Photos from THE GRAND CANAL THEATRE TOUR
State of the Art Technical Facilities, Fly Tower, 5 floors, 5 bars.
Designed by Daniel Liebskind, The 2000 seater theatre is at the heart of the Grand Canal Dock Development. Capacity is that of both the Olympia Theatre and The Gaiety together.
SISK are main contractors on the project, and are working alongside structural engineers ARUP, architects Daniel Liebskind/McCauley Daye O'Connell/RHWL.
The theatre will front a 10,000 square foot public space at Grand Canal Square. With 2,200 seats, the theatre will be the focal point of the large square, an effect that will be heightened by red glazed paving that mimics a red carpet to its door.
The new venue will open on 18 March, 2010, with a performance of Swan Lake by Russian State Ballet. It will host large-scale visiting productions of music, theatre, opera, ballet and dance. Incoming shows include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Hairspray.
Grand Canal Theatre Tour:
Vip Boxes at Grand Canal Theatre:
Upper Circle Bar:
Views Over Canal Dock:
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