Next Stage participants announced.

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival is delighted to announce those participating in this year’s Next Stage programme.

Described by past participants as "career changing," a "rare amount of inspiration" and "a once in a lifetime opportunity," The Next Stage is the artist development strand of the Festival. The challenging programme, spanning all 18 days of the festival, is an intense combination of exposure to the highest quality theatre and active participation. In addition to a nearly exhaustive schedule of performances, there is a series of talks and workshops led by some of the world's leading theatre makers. Past workshop leaders/speakers include Stephen Rea, Lloyd Newson, Declan Donnellan, Anne Bogart and Tim Crouch. Up to sixteen Irish theatre practitioners from all disciplines have been chosen to participate in this intimate programme.

Participants this year include; Brian Bennett, Louisa Carroll, Edwina Casey, Niall Cleary, Peter Daly, Grace Dyas, Franziska Marie Gramss, Lara Hickey, Louise Lewis, Rosaleen McDonagh, Ruairi O’ Donovan, Christiane O’Mahony, Liam O’Brien, Lydia Prior, Michelle Read and  Megan Riordan.

Presented in association with Theatre Forum and supported by Irish Theatre Trust.

For further details on the programme and those participating please visit http://www.theatreforumireland.com/the-next-stage/