UPCOMING EVENTS
Grapevine
Grapevine is a social space for TYA artists and makers to get together to share thoughts, ideas, experiences and just have a catch up. Grapevine is an opportunity to link in with the community in a fun and informal way.
The sessions are facilitated by TYAI committee members to give artists and makers the opportunity to link in with peers in the TYA sector, whether it’s catching up with old friends or making new connections.
Grapevine takes place once a month, usually on zoom, but sometimes in person.
You do not have to be a TYAI member to attend Grapevine. To register your interest for Grapevine or to find out more, contact Ursula on info.tyai@gmail.com.
The sessions are facilitated by TYAI committee members to give artists and makers the opportunity to link in with peers in the TYA sector, whether it’s catching up with old friends or making new connections.
Grapevine takes place once a month, usually on zoom, but sometimes in person.
You do not have to be a TYAI member to attend Grapevine. To register your interest for Grapevine or to find out more, contact Ursula on info.tyai@gmail.com.
Workshop Programme
We will shortly be announcing details of our 2023 workshop programme. We will keep everyone updated!
PREVIOUS EVENTS
How to Begin, with Finegan - Playwriting Workshop with Finegan Kruckemeyer
In January 2023, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Graffiti Theatre and TYA Ireland hosted an in-person one-off playwriting day with playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, this time to host a for writers and theatre makers who are interested in writing plays for young audiences.
In January 2023, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Graffiti Theatre and TYA Ireland hosted an in-person one-off playwriting day with playwright Finegan Kruckemeyer, this time to host a for writers and theatre makers who are interested in writing plays for young audiences.
Workshop: Balancing the Scales for Wellbeing - Adrienne Cassidy from First Fortnight
This workshop took place in July 2022 in The Ark in Temple Bar fand offered participants both time and a safe space to reflect on their work life balance using creative techniques.
Part of our 2022 Members Workshop Programme.
This workshop took place in July 2022 in The Ark in Temple Bar fand offered participants both time and a safe space to reflect on their work life balance using creative techniques.
Part of our 2022 Members Workshop Programme.
Workshop: Focusing On The Voice Of The Child - Jojo Hynes & Midie Corcoran
On 7 May 2022, Jojo Hynes & Midie Corcoran delivered a workshop in Westport Town Hall exploring genuine collaboration and optimum child participation when creating new theatre for, and with children.
Part of our 2022 Members Workshop Programme.
On 7 May 2022, Jojo Hynes & Midie Corcoran delivered a workshop in Westport Town Hall exploring genuine collaboration and optimum child participation when creating new theatre for, and with children.
Part of our 2022 Members Workshop Programme.
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 8 - Mark Ball on Queering TYA
In this practical workshop on 26 January 2022, theatre-maker Mark Ball explored queerness - questioning norms around gender and sexuality - and imagining together what queer art for young audiences could look like. There was discussion around examples of queer art, contemporary LGBTQI+ concerns, and through collaborative making, participants explored their individual values and how a queer lens could be used to inform how they create and interrogate art.
In this practical workshop on 26 January 2022, theatre-maker Mark Ball explored queerness - questioning norms around gender and sexuality - and imagining together what queer art for young audiences could look like. There was discussion around examples of queer art, contemporary LGBTQI+ concerns, and through collaborative making, participants explored their individual values and how a queer lens could be used to inform how they create and interrogate art.
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 7 - Run of the Mill Theatre
On 25 November 2021, Aisling Byrne and Mark Smith of Run of the Mill Theatre lead a workshop and interactive Q & A exploring their practice of inclusive theatre making— looking at methodologies, representation and some of the bespoke challenges facing artists and performers with intellectual disabilities from a solution focused perspective.
On 25 November 2021, Aisling Byrne and Mark Smith of Run of the Mill Theatre lead a workshop and interactive Q & A exploring their practice of inclusive theatre making— looking at methodologies, representation and some of the bespoke challenges facing artists and performers with intellectual disabilities from a solution focused perspective.
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 6 - Institute of Antiracism & Black Studies
On 3 November 2021, Dr Ebun Joseph gave an interactive session titled Understanding Race, Antiracism and Identities in the Workplace which aimed to bring participants to a shared understanding of the importance of race as a component of every person’s life and identity, to become race conscious, increase confidence in talking about race and become aware of how race informs everyday actions. .
On 3 November 2021, Dr Ebun Joseph gave an interactive session titled Understanding Race, Antiracism and Identities in the Workplace which aimed to bring participants to a shared understanding of the importance of race as a component of every person’s life and identity, to become race conscious, increase confidence in talking about race and become aware of how race informs everyday actions. .
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 5 - Arts & Disability Ireland
On 28 September 2021, Pádraig Naughton, Executive Director of Arts & Disability Ireland, introduced participants to the social model of disability, disability equality training, and the resources and support ADI actively provides to the sector. Mairéad Folan, Creative Director of NoRopes Theatre Company, shared her work, pathways to practice, and discussed key moments and challenges in her career to date.
On 28 September 2021, Pádraig Naughton, Executive Director of Arts & Disability Ireland, introduced participants to the social model of disability, disability equality training, and the resources and support ADI actively provides to the sector. Mairéad Folan, Creative Director of NoRopes Theatre Company, shared her work, pathways to practice, and discussed key moments and challenges in her career to date.
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 4 - Frozen Light Theatre
On 21 July 2021, Amber and Lucy shared Frozen Light’s methods for making sensory theatre, why they use narrative and the use of music in their work. They spoke about their approach to sensory working and why it is important to enable access to theatre for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
On 21 July 2021, Amber and Lucy shared Frozen Light’s methods for making sensory theatre, why they use narrative and the use of music in their work. They spoke about their approach to sensory working and why it is important to enable access to theatre for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 3 - Webinar with ASIAM
On 23 June 2021, Adam Harris from AsIAm spoke to our members about autism. Subjects covered were:
On 23 June 2021, Adam Harris from AsIAm spoke to our members about autism. Subjects covered were:
- What is autism?
- What is day-to-day life like for autistic people?
- What strengths and abilities do autistic people have to offer?
- Why do Theatres need autistic people?
- How can Theatres create safe and inclusive space for autistic people
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 2 with Donegal Travellers Project
We presented two sessions with Donegal Traveller Project on 15 April & 14 May 2021. Donegal Travellers Intercultural Training Initiative focuses on the areas of Diversity and the recognition of how practitioners can become more inclusive. These bespoke workshops explored the concepts of Interculturalism, Diversity and cultural competency while maintaining a focus on the struggle for Traveller Rights and the structural inequalities that are still present in Irish society.
We presented two sessions with Donegal Traveller Project on 15 April & 14 May 2021. Donegal Travellers Intercultural Training Initiative focuses on the areas of Diversity and the recognition of how practitioners can become more inclusive. These bespoke workshops explored the concepts of Interculturalism, Diversity and cultural competency while maintaining a focus on the struggle for Traveller Rights and the structural inequalities that are still present in Irish society.
TYAI Diversity & Inclusion Workshop 1 with Joanna Grace
On 25 March 2021 , Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Joanna Grace, took us on an enthusiastic romp through four types of sensory accessibility that can be utilised to create and host inclusive performances. The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity, inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion. Joanna shared knowledge and practical tips to enable our members to creatively enhance accessibility to their performances.
On 25 March 2021 , Sensory Engagement and Inclusion Specialist, Joanna Grace, took us on an enthusiastic romp through four types of sensory accessibility that can be utilised to create and host inclusive performances. The Sensory Projects run on the principle that with the right knowledge and a little creativity, inexpensive items can become effective sensory tools for inclusion. Joanna shared knowledge and practical tips to enable our members to creatively enhance accessibility to their performances.