PLAYOGRAPHYIreland online database of new Irish plays is complemented by analyses of its contents. ITI undertook the research for this project over a period of ten years (2001 - 2011) and, now that research is completed, further in depth analysis of the findings will be undertaken and a series of Findings Reports will be published. To date three Findings Reports are available for download (two of which are bi-lingual relating to Playography na Gaeilge) and contain a wealth of statistical information on new Irish playwriting in both the Irish and English languages.
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Irish Theatre Institute has published four editions of the Irish Theatre Handbook since 1998. This publication contained information on all Irish theatre, dance and opera companies, festivals, venues and support organisations in the Republic and Northern Ireland. It also contained information on international festivals and networks and contact information for a wide range of suppliers of services to the theatre sector. An online companion resource www.irishtheatreonline.com was launched in 2004.
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In 2007 Siobhán Bourke and Jane Daly, Irish Theatre Institute's Co-Directors were engaged by the Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon to lead an action research project to inform and shape the future of arts touring in Ireland. This was entitled the Touring Experiment (2007 - 2008). Working with Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Research Consultant Belinda Moller, ITI undertook this two year action research project the findings of which have informed current policy for the Arts Council's Touring and Dissemination of Work Scheme.
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ITI was the producer and co-ordinator of Ireland's first ever participation at the prestigious Prague Quadrennial Exhibition of Scenography and Theatre Architecture in 2007.
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Over the years at numerous ITI events many important issues have been addressed in a a variety of panel discussions and presentations. Please click on the links below to listen to podcasts, view VIMEO or download transcripts from our past events. (Please note the material available for download varies from year to year)
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