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PRESS RELEASE 27 Irish and international new plays and events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Brian Merriman pr@gaytheatre.ie DUBLIN—The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival returns to the stage (and bar) for its 19th year in Dublin from May 2-15. This follows an online festival in 2021 and cancellation in 2020, replaced by two Bursary opportunities and …

The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is back LIVE May 1-15 2022 Read More »

The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival comes of age in 2021. Over the past eighteen years, the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival has worked to highlight LGBTQ+ stories through groundbreaking drama. Following the outbreak of COVID-19 last year, our first ever bursary scheme was launched in 2020 resulting in the publication of The Plays Inside. …

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Press Release: 25 Plays for 25 Years of Decriminalisation   The 15th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival launched its diverse programme online on Tuesday April 10th on www.gaytheatre.ie.   “This is a special anniversary year for the LGBTI community in Ireland and the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival has assembled a top class programme of …

2018 Programme Launch: 25 Plays for 25 Years of Decriminalisation Read More »

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release    Download a copy here Contemporary  stories  of  LGBT  life  in  Ireland  and  abroad  will  be  celebrated  on  Dublin  City centre stages for two weeks opening on the May bank holiday. Reaching its 4000th performance this year, plays covering a range of topical issues — from being a gay Traveller boxing …

Press Release 2017: Celebrating Our History and Facing Our Futures Together Read More »

For immediate release 2016 the year of our Heroes – Thirteenth International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Launches The programme of the world’s largest Gay Theatre Festival was launched today by Minister of State for New Communities, Culture & Equality, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, celebrating a century of LGBT heroes. “We are delighted to once again host …

Launch of the 13th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival – Press Release Read More »

“It’s For You!” – Bank Holiday Start for the 12th International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Dublin’s May Bank Holiday starts with curtains up on a dozen new Irish and international shows. Our diverse programme of accessible theatre proudly features performances by theatre companies from Ireland, UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Iceland and Russia, with an …

International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival 2015 is Launched – Press Release Read More »

Address by Brian Merriman, Founder, International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, at the launch of the 11th Festival in the Mansion House, Dawson Street, Dublin 2 on Tuesday March 18th at 5.30pm. Sen. David Norris, Patrick Mason & Brian Merriman at the launch “Lord Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you Lord Mayor for the great honour …

Artistic Director Brian Merriman – Programme Launch Speech 2014 Read More »

PRESS RELEASE: 11th INTERNATIONAL DUBLIN GAY THEATRE FESTIVAL 2014 LAUNCHED BY LORD MAYOR OISIN QUINN AND TONY AWARD-WINNING DIRECTOR PATRICK MASON March 18th 2014, The Oak Room, Mansion House, Dublin 2, 17.30 The Eleventh Annual International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival programme was launched today at The Oak Room at the Mansion House. The Festival will …

IDGTF 2014 Programme Launch Read More »

Gay Star News Announced as Global Media Partner for International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival 2013 Gay Star News have come on board as the Global Media Partner for 10th year of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. Festival Secretary, Gareth Hurley, has expressed his enthusiasm for the pairing. “I am really looking forward to the …

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PRESS RELEASE: Dublin is going ‘wilde’ in May to celebrate ten years of international gay theatre. Musicals, drama, dance, Opera, drag, cabaret and comedy from five continents will be presented in over 200 performances in city centre venues during May 6th to 19th 2013. The International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival is the biggest event of …

Dublin Going Wilde For Festival 2013 Read More »

Senator Katherine Zappone, Ireland’s first lesbian member of parliament, will launch this year’s programme for us at 1pm this Wednesday 28th in The Arlington Hotel, Temple Bar, Dublin. This year the festival hosts worldwide entertainment from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, the USA, Canada, Germany and South Africa in nine city-centre venues around Dublin. This …

Senator Katherine Zappone to Launch 2012 Programme Read More »

The Minister for Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs, Jimmy Deenihan T.D., officially launched the Eighth Dublin International Theatre Festival at Copper Alley, Arlington Hotel Temple Bar. This year the festival hosts worldwide entertainment from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, the USA, Canada and Venezuela in seven city-centre venues around Dublin. This unique festival runs from …

Arts Minister Launches Festival 2011 Read More »

NEWS RELEASE Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Emer Costello Launches Seventh International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Programme The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Councillor Emer Costello today (March 22nd) officially launched the programme for the Seventh Annual International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival at a special event in the Mansion House at 5.30pm. The unique festival which …

Lord Major Launches Seventh Dublin Gay Theatre Festival Programme Read More »

Zum 6. Mal infolge findet das einzigartige Dublin Gay Theater Festival statt Das ABSOLUT Dublin Gay Theatre Festival präsentiert 40 Theaterstücke, die sich mit homosexuellen oder homosexuellen relevanten Themen befassen. Das Theater findet vom 4.5. – 17.5.09 in Dublin, Irland, statt. Pro Nacht werden 15 verschiedene Stücke im Zentrum Dublins aufgeführt, die zwischen Drama, Comedy, …

ABSOLUT Dublin Gay Theatre Festival präsentiert das Program für 2009 (Deutsch) Read More »

El único festival de teatro gay en el Mundo regresa por sexta ocasión. Dublín, Abril 7 del 2009: El Festival ABSOLUT de Teatro Gay presenta un diverso rango de 40 producciones con contenido o relevancia homosexual entre el 4 y el 17 de Mayo. Ahora en su sexto año el festival presenta 15 espectáculos por …

El Festival ABSOLUT de Teatro Gay en Dublín : Programa 2009 (Espanol) Read More »

RELEASE Dublin Gay Theatre Festival has revealed ABSOLUT as its new headline sponsors at the official announcement of this year’s programme. The fortnight long festival which returns for its sixth year on the May Bank Holiday, will now be known the ABSOLUT Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, ‘ABSOLUT’ replacing the word ‘International’ in its title. Minister …

2009 Festival Press Launch Read More »