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Youth Theatre Island

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Longford Backstage Theatre Youth Theatre Island – 3pm to 4:30 pm , Ages 12+

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Backstage Theatre welcomes Youth Theatre Island on 6 June, bringing a thrilling mix of new short plays and devised performances to Longford. Created in partnership by Youth Theatre Ireland and Theatre & Dance NI, this all-island programme celebrates young people as artists — bold, fresh and full of heart.

Performing youth theatres:

  • Barnstorm Youth Theatre
  • Mr. Sands Youth Theatre
  • Making Waves Youth Theatre
  • Mountrath Youth Theatre

Donegal – An Grianán Theatre – Youth Theatre Island – 3pm to 4:30 pm , Ages 12+

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This 6 June, An Grianán Theatre hosts Youth Theatre Island, bringing new youth theatre to Donegal as part of a five-venue, all-island celebration. In partnership with Youth Theatre Ireland and Theatre & Dance NI, the programme showcases brand-new short plays and devised performances created by young artists.

Performing youth theatres:

  • An Grianán Youth Theatre
  • Cabinteely Youth Theatre
  • Roscommon County Youth Theatre
  • Craic Youth Theatre

Belfast – The MAC – Youth Theatre Island – 3pm to 4:30 pm , Ages 12+

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The MAC welcomes Youth Theatre Island on 6 June for an all-island celebration of youth
theatre created in partnership by Youth Theatre Ireland and Theatre & Dance NI. Expect
brand-new short plays and devised performances — fearless, funny and full of the spark
that happens when young artists take the stage.

Performing youth theatres:

  • Droichead Youth Theatre
  • Griese Youth Theatre
  • Brassneck Youth Theatre
  • Rostrevor Cultural Centre

Kildare – The Riverbank Arts Centre – Youth Theatre Island – 3pm to 4:30 , Ages 12+

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On 6 June, The Riverbank Arts Centre becomes a hub of youthful imagination as Youth Theatre Island arrives in Newbridge — an all-island celebration of youth theatre made in partnership by Youth Theatre Ireland and Theatre & Dance NI. Expect new short plays and devised performances filled with bold ideas, big energy and brilliant ensemble work.

Performing youth theatres:

  • Explore Youth Theatre
  • Dreamstuff Youth Theatre
  • WACT Youth Theatre
  • 5th Element Theatre Group

Kerry – Siamsa Tíre- Youth Theatre Island – 3pm to 4:30pm , Ages 12+

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Siamsa Tíre welcomes Youth Theatre Island on 6 June — an all-island celebration of youth
theatre created in partnership by Youth Theatre Ireland and Theatre & Dance NI. Enjoy a
vibrant mix of brand-new short plays and devised performances, as young artists take the
stage with courage, humour and heart.

Performing youth theatres:

  • Clare Youth Theatre
  • Castletownbere Youth Theatre
  • Theatre Making and Citizenship Cork – Young People
  • Nenagh Youth Theatre

Venue

Nationwide
Ireland

06 Jun 2026

3.00PM - 4.30PM

Age range

9-12

13-15

16-18

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