Irish Theatre Handbook - A Comprehensive Guide to Professional Drama & Dance In Ireland

The first Irish Theatre Handbook was published in 1998. Back then it measured a slim 128 pages but in the best tradition of sequels this Second Edition is twice the size and better than ever...

The Irish Theatre Handbook is the only comprehensive information guide to the drama and dance scene in Ireland, both North and South. Widely regarded as the 'bible' of the professional Irish theatre industry, the Handbook is an invaluable resource for arts managers, playwrights, actors, international presenters or anyone with a professional or general interest in Irish theatre.

It contains over one thousand entries including -

Information on Irish Theatre Companies, Theatre Venues and Arts Festivals

Details of Support Organisations, Arts Officers and Theatre Publications

An invaluable guide to Funding Opportunities for companies and individuals, it offers the first comprehensive listing of Irish Theatre and Dance training courses, providing a one-stop guide to the companies and individuals who supply services to the industry

This significantly expanded Second Edition also contains many new listings including International Festivals and Networks, Street Theatre Companies, Commercial Producers, Youth Theatre/Dance Groups, Reference Books and a very useful Media list