Talking TYA Research Network

Our network brings together theatre practitioners and researchers with an interest in research on Theatre for Young Audience across the island of Ireland.

[deirdre flynn @deirdre_flynn]

Can't wait to welcome everyone on campus tomorrow- hear all about our new BA

[Women's History Network - at Bluesky and LinkedIn @WomensHistNet]

Our blog ‘Searching for the ‘Invisible Woman’: Working with (and subverting) the archives’ reflects on the problems archives raise in trying to reconstruct the lives of women who leave no written record.

Take a read: https://t.co/SCbwaOSoch #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2024

[RTE History Show @RTEHistoryShow]

Tonight: Myles will be joined by @DrMaryBurke, author of the book 'Race, Politics, and Irish America: A Gothic History'. Tune in to RTÉ Radio One from 6PM.

[Talking TYA Research Network @TalkingTya]

Thanks to all who joined us @BaboroGalway @uniofgalway on Friday. Such great conversations, papers & panels. We ended the day with a wonderful keynote lecture by @HelenNicholson2 See you all again soon!

[Helen Nicholson @HelenNicholson2]

What an amazing day with @TalkingTya - and a real privilege to give the keynote at this symposium with @BaboroGalway - the extraordinary International Arts Festival for Children. Thank you for having me and sharing the atmosphere. @RHULDrama students will hear all about it

[Helen Nicholson @HelenNicholson2]

Looking forward to meeting all these brilliant people at this symposium

[Talking TYA Research Network @TalkingTya]

Friday 11 Oct- we are having a day-long symposium in collaboration with @BaboroGalway & hosted by Children's Studies @uniofgalway. Events include presentations, discussion panels & a keynote lecture by Professor @HelenNicholson2 Info link below: https://t.co/jCtf25Pzs8

[ISTR - follow us @irishtheatreres.bsky.social @IrishTheatreRes]

LITERATURE SPOTLIGHT

Books Ireland, Nov. 2023: 'This book presents Maura Laverty’s plays Liffey Lane, Tolka Row, and A Tree in the Crescent, published in 2023 for the first time.

#ISTR #academia #irishtheatre

[Mary Immaculate College (MIC) @MICLimerick]

MIDAS (Mary Immaculate Dramatic Arts Society) get their three night run of Into The Woods underway this evening!

Tickets are still available at https://t.co/wgG5oze2Lh

Break a leg everyone! 🎭

[TYA Ireland @TYAIreland]

Today we celebrate World Day of Theatre for Children & Young People alongside @ASSITEJ 🌈

We are proud of all of the fantastic theatre for children and young people that is created by our members and we are excited to see what 2024 will bring ⭐️

👀👇
https://t.co/OjLmbXcRax

[Marc Mac Lochlainn @marcbranar]

I had the opportunity to speak today on @drivetimerte about the importance of live theatre in schools and its positive impact in the lives of children. @Branarteatar @meitheal_arts @TYAIreland @TalkingTya @DeptCultureIRL @artscouncil_ie https://t.co/TXZxVf1lRh

[Dr Paul O'Brien @FearStairLmk]

Our exhibition as part of @FemFestMIC is ready. Located in main reception, it tells the story of the remarkable Alice Craven, a wealthy #Limerick widow who supported widows, female debtors & school boys in her will of 1729. She also left £100 for her own funeral! All are welcome.

[Professor Niamh Stack @Eavanmac]

Settling in to finish this on #IrelandReads Day @LibrariesIre and ahead of #Femfest @MICLimerick

[Talking TYA Research Network @TalkingTya]

Delighted to see another report by
@Dorothy81978000 been published. 'I am Creative’ is a pilot initiative of the Government of Ireland’s Department of Education. Now available: https://t.co/IZy9Qpbmwa

[TYA Ireland @TYAIreland]

A reminder that our annual members meeting will take place on Wednesday February 28th @thearkdublin at 2pm ✨

We invite our members to join us to see the 12:15pm performance of The Making of Mollie and for lunch before the meeting begins at 2pm.

See recent newsletter to RSVP🎟

[EDII_MIC @EDII_MIC]

Some excellent events planned for FemFest this year. Be sure to check them out and join us on campus @MICLimerick and @MICThurles from 5th to 7th March 🙌⏬️

[Dr Paul O'Brien @FearStairLmk]

Open to one and all. Please share. @urscaly @stmaryslimerick #Limerick

[Dr Fiona McDonagh @FionaMcDonagh76]

MIC FemFest 2024 to host three days of events in Tipperary and Limerick https://t.co/A9Az4kZJQq

[Dr Paul O'Brien @FearStairLmk]

I’m delighted to be on the bill with colleagues, Dr Ursula Callaghan, Dr Helene Bradley Davies, and Killian Webster. @urscaly

[Mary Immaculate College (MIC) @MICLimerick]

FemFest will return to MIC from 5-7 March with a vibrant programme of cultural events including literature, performance, visual art and more.

The biannual festival celebrates the contemporary and historical experiences and achievements of women.

https://t.co/lueugP0cnV