Young Critics
The Young Critics Programme is part of NAYD's commitment to developing youth theatre members' awareness and appreciation of the aesthetic of theatre.
The Young Critics Programme brings youth theatre members together to:
- attend workshops in the critique of professional theatre;
- attend professional performances at leading Irish festivals;
- give their own critiques of the performances at the Young Critics Panel.
The Young Critics Panel takes the form of a public discussion forum and has taken place in October for the last number of years, as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.
Young Critics 2012
We are delighted to announce an expanded Young Critics programme in 2012. In addition to two weekends in Dublin, participants will also attend performances at the Cork Midsummer Festival.
The dates and locations are:
- April 13-15, Dublin
- June 22-24, Cork
- October 5-7, Dublin
Participants will attend at least eight performances while on the programme. They will also participate in workshops and discussions with international theatre critic Dr. Karen Fricker and Alan King, NAYD's Youth Theatre Officer. The final weekend in Dublin will feature the Young Critics Panel, a public panel discussion, organised as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival.
It is an exciting opportunity for youth theatre members with an interest in theatre criticism. To quote a Young Critic from last year:
It has opened up a whole new world of different types of theatre, and different ways of looking at theatre.
The programme is open to members, aged 16 or over, from NAYD affiliated youth theatres. Participation is free of charge: the cost of travel, accommodation and food is covered.
To Get Involved....
Information and application forms have been sent to all member youth theatres. The closing date is 23 March. For more information contact Alan King on 01-8781301 or by
