Drama

Artform Definition

The Arts Council supports a full range of theatrical experiences from amateur and community drama, to professional theatre, youth drama and theatre in education.

We encourage artistic excellence and innovative approaches in the creation of theatre; we support drama that reaches audiences throughout the region. We aim to make theatre and drama as accessible to audiences as possible.

The drama and theatre sector comprises venues, venue-based companies, independent production companies, as well as individual theatre practitioners – actors, technicians, directors, designers, producers and playwrights.

The Council encourages partnerships which strengthen and develop the theatre infrastructure and create opportunities for skills development.

Publications and Information

Artform Policy Document (PDF)

Development of a Drama Strategy: Summary Report ( PDF )

A Study of the Economic & Social Impact of Subsidised Theatre in Northern Ireland (Executive Summary 2005)

Needs Analysis – Professional Independent Theatre (published 2002)

North South Touring Review (published 2001)

Current initiatives

• The Arts Council of Northern Ireland funds the Sector Dramaturgy Project, facilitated by Tinderbox Theatre Company, Belfast.
  
  
• The Council participates in advisory panels to government agencies.
  
  
• We fund a wide range of activities, through both Revenue and Lottery resources which are aimed at:
  
  
• The creation and production of theatre
  
  
• Promoting participation
  
  
• Developing audiences
  
  
• The Arts Council welcomes applications to its Support for the Individual Artist Programme from theatre practitioners who want to develop their individual practice.
  

Contact Us

Further information on any of the Council’s funding programmes and/or its strategic interests in Drama may be obtained from:

Gilly Campbell
Arts Development Officer (Dance & Drama)
Arts Council of Northern Ireland
MacNeice House
77 Malone Road
Belfast . BT9 6AQ
Tel: 028 9038 5207
Email: g.campbell@artscouncil-ni.org

Relevant Links


Artslistings.com

Independent Theatre Council (ITC)

Theatre Forum

Northern Ireland Theatre Association

Equity

Theatreshop

Arts Council useful links (Drama)