Funding & Development Opportunities for Theatre Artists
We know how tricky it can be to keep up with the ever-shifting world of funding and creative support—so we’ve done a bit of digital foraging on your behalf. Like good magpies, we’ve gathered links, tweets, e-shots and mailouts into one handy spot, packed with funding and development opportunities for theatre artists.
This page is updated regularly as new calls and deadlines drop, so check back often.
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Upcoming Opportunities:
Inclusive Dance Cork (IDC) Online Summer Conversation Series
IDC Online Summer Conversation Series will take place via Zoom on Monday evenings, 6.30pm–8.00pm (IST), from 21st July to 1st September.
Over seven weeks, Rhona Coughlan, Artistic Director of Inclusive Dance Cork, will be in conversation with a remarkable lineup of internationally recognised inclusive dance artists—many of whom delivered in-person workshops with Inclusive Dance Cork earlier this year.
This is a unique opportunity to hear directly from international leaders shaping inclusive dance today, and would be of interest to dance practitioners, educators, students, and anyone interested in inclusive arts practice—whether you’re actively working in the field or simply curious to learn more.
How To Register: The series is free to attend, registration required directly through Zoom HERE
Next Stage 2025 Application
Presented by Performing Arts Forum in partnership with Dublin Theatre Festival, the Next Stage is the artist development strand of Dublin Theatre Festival. Over the 18 days of the festival, participants meet festival artists in a packed schedule of talks, interviews, group time and workshops.
Participation in the Next Stage is by application only.
Applications close at 5pm Monday 11th August sharp. Please bear in mind you will need a Google account to fill out the form Here.
Deadline: 11 August
Áras Éanna Arts Centre | Open Call 2026
Áras Éanna are inviting applicants to apply for residencies on Inis Oírr for 2026. The successful recipient’s will be offered residencies that will be allocated on dates determined by the selection board. Artists at all stages of their professional life from emerging to well-established are welcomed, and they try and accommodate all artforms.
The residencies can be from two weeks to one month and Áras Éanna will provide return ferry to Inis Oírr, accommodation, studio space and a stipend which will be determined at a later date.
More details here.
Deadline: 15 August, 5pm
An Taibhdhearc / Open Call
Taibhsín
Gairm ar Ealaíontóirí: Cónaitheacht ‘Taibhsín’ agus Deiseanna Sparánachta Síl ag An Taibhdhearc
Tá áthas ar An Taibhdhearc, Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, fáilte a chur roimh iarratais le haghaidh dhá dheis forbartha ealaíontóra do scríbhneoirí, amharclannóirí agus ealaíontóirí atá bunaithe ar thaibhsiú atá ag obair go gairmiúil trí Ghaeilge.
Tá na deiseanna seo oscailte d’amharclannóirí, do scríbhneoirí agus d’ealaíontóirí aonair agus tá siad sásta moltaí ó dhíseanna a mheas, ar choinníoll go bhfuil an tionscadal indéanta laistigh de na hacmhainní atá ar fáil. Cuirfidh siad fáilte roimh ealaíontóirí ag gach céim dá ngairm agus ó gach cúlra.
Tá iarratais le bheith faighte ar an 21 Lúnasa 2025, nó roimhe.
Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil anseo
Artist Call-Out: Taibhsín Residency & Seed Bursary Opportunities at An Taibhdhearc
An Taibhdhearc, Amharclann Náisiúnta na Gaeilge, is delighted to invite applications for two artist development opportunities for writers, theatre makers and performance based artists working professionally in the Irish language.
These opportunities are open to individual professional theatre makers, writers and artists and they are happy to consider proposals from duos, provided the project is feasible within the available resources. Artists are welcome at all career stages and from all backgrounds.
Applications are due on or before the 21st of August 2025.
Further information available here
Deadline: 21st August 2025
Evolution Residency
This year marks the inaugural year of the Evolution Residency, a new residency opportunity for theatre writers, funded by the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Arts Office and hosted by dlr Mill Theatre, in partnership with the Dublin Theatre Festival and the Performing Arts Forum. This residency is designed for one mid-career playwright and it offers time, space, and resources to support an ambitious creative project, encouraging exploration of new forms, larger scale productions or multi-media integration. The residency begins with participation in the Next Stage Programme during the Dublin Theatre Festival.
Budget information, residency objectives, eligibility and further information can be found here.
Deadline for Submissions: 5pm on 22nd August 2025
Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha Musician-in-Residence Programme (Baile Mhúirne).
Applications are now open for the Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha Musician-in-Residence Programme (Baile Mhúirne). On this occasion applications are welcome solely from professional musicians who are resident in Ireland, who are autistic/ people with autism and who have a strong track record in music performance. The appointed Musician-in-Residence will receive a bursary of €8,000 and the residency will provide support for the Musician-in-Residence to devote time in October and November 2025 to developing their creative practice and engaging with the Irish language in a creative way.
Further information is available here.
Deadline: Apply by Monday 1 September 2025 at 2pm
The 20th Information Toolbox: Friday 12th September 2025
Irish Theatre Institute (ITI), in partnership with Culture Ireland, invites theatre and dance artists and companies presenting at Dublin Fringe Festival 2025 to join the 20th Annual Information Toolbox. Information Toolbox gives you the chance to pitch your work directly to national and international programmers and presenters, build meaningful connections, discover new opportunities, and grow your network, all in one focused morning. Access more information Here.
Event Details
Venue: The Complex, 21-25 Arran St E, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 YY97
Please note: Spaces are limited. Please register Here
Date: Friday, 12 September 2025
IdraConnect: Wonderland Festival 2025 | Call for International Programmers (Italy)
IdraConnect is calling for applications from international programmers to attend the Wonderland Festival (Brescia, Italy), from 19 to 21 November 2025, to see the the presentation of Italian artists in contemporary performing arts without barriers of genre.
It consists of 5 artists/companies each year selected through a long process by more than 30 Italian programmers. The artists will present both a work they consider representative and a work in progress they are working on. The companies part of IdraConnect 2025 are: lacasadargilla, Nadia Addis, Diana Anselmo, Michael Incarbone, Frosini/Timpano.
More details here.
Deadline: 15 September
Next Stage 2025 Application
Presented by Performing Arts Forum in partnership with Dublin Theatre Festival, the Next Stage is the artist development strand of Dublin Theatre Festival. Over the 18 days of the festival, participants meet festival artists in a packed schedule of talks, interviews, group time and workshops.
Participation in the Next Stage is by application only.
Applications close at 5pm Monday 11th August sharp. Please bear in mind you will need a Google account to fill out the form Here.
Deadline: 11 August
workspacebrussels | Research and Creation Residency for Performing Artists
This 1-3 week residency programme is aimed at Belgian and international artists working within the performing arts in the broad sense of the word (dance, performance, theatre, crossovers with other disciplines). The programme supports both research, experimentation and creation. Artists receive a flat rate of €750 per project, studio space, sharing opportunities and more.
More details here.
Ongoing, next closing date: 1 November 2025 (for a residency Aug - Dec 2026)
Workshops and Training
Irish Theatre Institute | Application Haven
For Arts Council Project Award for Theatre:
Strategy Day: Thursday 26 June + Access Days: Mon 21 – Thurs 24 July, 9:30 am–5:30 pm.
Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) is piloting APPLICATION HAVEN: a new, artist-centred initiative designed to support theatre makers, producers, and independent artists as they navigate the next Arts Council funding rounds.
More details here.
Minding Creative Minds (MCM)
Is an organisation established to offer a free 24/7 wellbeing & support programme for any individual of the creative sector based in Ireland and Irish creatives while travelling. More details here.
SOME upcoming events with MCM (all online & free but registration is required):
Monthly meet and greet: 28th July, 7pm - 8pm. Register here.
Minding Creative Minds | Mentorship Programme
Applications for the MCM Nurture Mentorship Programme are now open. MCM’s mentoring programme is a fully funded programme for those who want to find career support in the creative community across Ireland. Mentees/applicants have access to events, networking opportunities, and more. Read more here.
Creative Arts Therapies
Music, drama, art and dance and music therapies.
Minding Creative Minds has added to its growing list of services Creative Arts Therapies (CAT). Any member of the Irish Creative Sector can apply for 10 free weekly sessions with one of Minding Creative Minds’ Creative Arts Therapists.
Information on other services provided by Minding Creative Minds can be accessed Here
