Established in October 2011, Draíocht’s highly successful Youth Theatre (D15YT) gives young people aged between 14-18 years a space to create, express themselves and explore ideas. Meeting every Tuesday evening, our 26 strong membership work weekly with our facilitators, from October to June.
Auditions are held once a year in September/October for new members for D15YT, for those aged between 14-18 years with a love of theatre and trying new things.
You can follow D15YT on Facebook and Instagram
For Further information, contact Sarah Beirne, Children & Youth Arts Officer, email sarah@draiocht.ie
D15 Youth Theatre fully produce a theatre show every 2 years, as well as taking part in projects, producing films, radio plays and even having an exhibition about their world in the Ground Floor Gallery during Covid19.
2013: Truth / Production
2015: DNA / Production
2017: iCourt / Production
2019: Trust / Production
2021: OVERHEARD Wheelie Interesting Stories / Film
2021: Growing Up: D15 - FeliSpeaks and D15 Youth Theatre / Project
2021: Journey - An Exhibition by Joe Coveney for D15YT
2022: The White Dress / Radio Play
2023: CACTUS / Production
2025: Space Academy / Production
If you're interested in using or reading one of our D15 Youth Theatre Production Scripts from previous shows please email sarah@draiocht.ie
These scripts are free and available to use.
“I’ve never felt so comfortable around a group of people in my life. Everyone in the group is friends, we get on so well we even joke and say that we’re a family. Being so comfortable around my fellow group members allows me to express myself, blossom and be creative and this in turn helps me to develop as an actress and writer all the time. Having such a supportive and constructive creative environment available is fantastic and does wonders for your confidence and self-esteem. When you show up to a workshop on a Tuesday night having had a crap day or week, you know you’re going to leave with a smile on your face because the chemistry and energy in the group is amazing, it just lifts your spirits immediately when you step into the same room as them.”
Shauna, past D15 Youth Theatre Member
“At D15 Youth Theatre you can be yourself, nobody judges you and you can let the worries of reality slip away. It acts as an escape for most members, a break from school work or annoying parents; we all know life can be a bit stressful every now and then, but no matter what mood I'm in, I'm always looking forward to 7pm Tuesdays!.”
Izzie, past D15 Youth Theatre Member
D15 Youth Theatre is a proud member of Youth Theatre Ireland
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