We are happy to announce the recipients of our bursaries! As we were unable to hold the 17th edition of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, we opened our first Bursary Programme. We received 39 applications! We would like to thank all of the playwrights for sending in their work. Details of recipients and …
Update: This initiative is now closed. €3,500 was paid to recipients of our New Irish Writing Bursaries, resulting in the publication of a new anthology of Irish LGBTQ Plays. We would like to congratulate all applicants and the generous support of donors and grant bodies who made it possible in this very challenging year for …
Get Writing and Acting Again! Five New Bursaries for LGBT Theatre announced Read More »
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, sadly, the Festival Executive formally announces its decision not to hold the 17th edition of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival as planned. It is with heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision of postponing our festival to next year. We are very proud that our festival …
Our table quiz has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 situation. We will keep you updated. Please respect the government guidelines and maintain social distancing and other important measures. Want to support IDGTF by adding to our range of prizes? We’d love to hear from you – quiz@gaytheatre.ie
Our Artistic Director, Brian Merriman, is bringing some Irish culture to the London stage after our successful fundraising pub quiz in November. From 14 till 18 April, people can go see three plays presented by previous editions of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival at the Cockpit Theatre in London. Get your tickets here. …
We are working hard on finalising an exciting range of productions for our 2020 Festival which opens on Bank Holiday Monday May 4th & ends on Sunday May 17th with our Gala Awards Night. We will announce the programme and open online bookings in the second half of March. Keep watching the website, Facebook, …
Want to be part of the largest festival of LGBT-related theatre in the world? We are currently accepting submissions for our 17th annual Festival which will run from May 4th – 17th 2020. The deadline for submissions is December 1 2020. See here for more details.
It’s been an amazing fortnight of theatre – and the results are in! Congratulations to all our companies on a gripping, engaging, quality and emotive fortnight of theatre: Amy Dalton Award for Volunteer of the Year: WINNER: Amy Dalton Doric Wilson Award for Intercultural Dialogue: Nominees: Revolting Women for rebelling to assert Women’s contribution to …
On Monday, 13 May, our Taoiseach came to see Velvet, by Tom Ratcliffe. We were honoured by his presence and support for the festival. ’16 years and then this happens. The Taoiseach (Prime Minister) books two tickets and joins us at our opening night party in Cafe Rubis. Sadly these things don’t happen in other …
Taoiseach Visits the 16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Read More »
The 16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival continues with ten new plays in Week Two! We have finished our first week, and what a week it’s been! Read all reviews for week one here. Week two has started, and the first reviews are already coming in! Velvet, by Tom Ratcliffe Read all reviews for Velvet …
The 16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival has started with a bang! The reviews for some of our shows are pouring in, and we couldn’t be happier with them! You can read all the reviews here: Borderline A**hole, by Julie Gieseke Read all reviews for Borderline A**hole here. Revolting Women – A Rebel Cabaret, by …
You can generally buy tickets at the door for Festival performances. However we strongly recommend pre-booking for Friday & Saturday evening shows. Note the ticket status for the following shows: SOLD OUT Please arrive on time if pre-booked. There are unlikely to be any tickets available at the venue: Monastic: Friday 17 @ 19:30 All …
Mingle with audience, performers and volunteers at our rotating, free, nightly Festival Club. The Festival Club starts around 10pm as our 9pm shows close until late . For both weeks of the Festival the club nights are: Tuesday: Street 66, Parliament St Wednesday: The George, Sth Great George’s St. Thursday: Pantibar, Capel St. Friday: Street …
To celebrate the opening of Festival 2019 we have €10 Monday matinees of all our week 1 shows at 2:30pm / 4pm. Comedy, drama, cabaret, love, scandal and intimate stories await. Check out our week 1 shows & matinees here. Can’t see our matinees? Don’t worry – we have more matinees on Saturday.
Our physical box office in Street 66, 33 Parliament Street is now open Mon-Sat April 29 – May 18, 12noon-3pm. Feel free to drop in a get information on the Festival programme or bookings to or to book tickets by cash or card. You can also phone the box office at +353 89 219 6898 …
Our 2019 Programme has been launched. You can download a printable copy of our brochure here. You can also view the programme online and buy tickets 24/7 here. Brochures will be available throughout Dublin city centre and selected other areas from this week onwards. You will also be able to pick them up from our …
Minister Josepha Madigan TD to Launch 16th Annual International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival ‘16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Returns’ The 16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Ireland’s most exciting and diverse theatre festival returns to the capital from May 6th to 19th, kicking off the summer season with 21 world class performances from the four corners …
Founder & Artistic Director of IDGTF, Brian Merriman introduces the 2019 programme: Welcome to our “sweet 16th!” We are honoured to present twenty one plays in four city centre venues from Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia this year. We are in awe of the work of these innovative writers and companies who …
Artistic Director Brian Merriman introduces our 2019 programme Read More »
6The programme for the 16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival was launched today at the City Assembly Rooms, South William Street with guests of honour Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan TD and Festival Patron, Senator David Norris. Artistic Director & Festival Founder Brian Merriman introduced the programme with to an audience …
IDGTF 2019 Programme has been formally launched! Read More »
Twenty diverse shows with LGBT+ themes will arrive on Dublin city centre stages for the 16th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival from May 6-19th 2019. Following an extensive curatorial process, the Festival has secured productions from Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa and Australia to perform over the two week long event in May. “New writing …
The programme for IDGTF 2019 is now available with secure online booking. IDGTF 2019 takes place from May 6 – 19 with tickets €10/€13/€15. The programme features a range of drama, comedy, comedy drama and more with productions from Ireland and 3 continents. Details of free events will be announced shortly. Book Now
Give the gift of theatre this year! IDGTF Christmas gifts on sale online now… t-shirts, Festival gift vouchers, books and more For details and secure online booking click here. Includes postage & packaging to Ireland and abroad.
