Artist Support - Thérèse by Louise Lewis | Directed by Veronica Coburn

We are delighted to welcome the team behind 'Thérèse' to our Artists Space this July for 2 weeks rehearsal time ahead of their Dublin Fringe Festival show. 

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Thérèse by Louise Lewis
Directed by Veronica Coburn
Produced by Once Off Productions in Association with Draíocht

1989 
Army tanks roll into a rundown estate in West Dublin. On a hill overlooking the battle stands a child. She is 10 years old. Her name is Thérèse

2026 
Thérèse is in the throes of grief after the unexpected death of her brother. Her grief acts as a portal to old wounds. Past injustices. 

Thérèse is a modern day epic set in contemporary Dublin. It is a roar seeking accountability from those in power. The Gods. It is an homage to those who have been lost, and a complex exploration of the impact of generational social inequity. 

Funded by the Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Supported by Draíocht, Dublin City Council, & Irish Theatre Institute. 

Featuring Louise Lewis, Amy Conroy, Aoibhe Beaumont Walsh, and Orla Fitzgerald.

Written by Louise Lewis
Directed by Veronica Coburn
Set and Costume Design by Deirdre Dwyer
Lighting Design by Suzie Cummins
Sound Design by Sinéad Diskin
Funded by @artscouncilireland

Artist Support at Draíocht

Draíocht is recognised as a creative hub and laboratory space and invests significantly in the development of artist's practice by the provision of benefit in kind support such as space, technical support, admin/marketing support and specialist expertise. We offer a wide range of opportunities to artists i.e. commissions, residencies, artist studios/rehearsal space, co-productions, co-commissions, seed funding, mentoring.

Our Artist Support Series, launched during Covid-19, has helped 79 artists in 2020, 50 artists in 2021, 74 artists in 2022, 53 artists in 2023, 31 artists in 2024 and 71 artists in 2025, with the provision of free rehearsal and creative space. Space to rehearse, write, create, film, dance, think & plan... whatever is needed!

With thanks to our funders Fingal County Council & The Arts Council.

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