The Next Stage 2008

Following the enormous success of the inaugural 2007 programme, The Next Stage returned in 2008 spanning the entire 17 days of the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival.

The Next Stage is set to return next year. In the meantime you can read all about the programme and partcicipants below. You can read about the 2007 Next Stage programme here .

The Next Stage is a structured artist development initiative designed to deepen participant’s engagement with the Festival and their exposure to the international artists visiting the city.

18 theatre practitioners from all disciplines will be chosen to participate in an intense programme of performances, talks and workshops led by some of the world’s leading theatre makers. Participation is by application only.

It begins the evening of Wednesday September 24 and ends Saturday 11 October 2008.

Key information:
Dates: September 24 - October 11 [except Sundays]
Times: 10am - 6pm daily with performances most evenings.
Participation fee (including 17 performances and all workshops and talks): €250
Closing date: 5pm August 22 - please note this deadline has now past. If you would like to see who is doing The Next Stage click on the link on the right.

Find out more about the Next Stage:

• Who is eligible and how can I apply?

• Where does it take place, what is the cost and what shows are included?

• See the full Next Stage schedule

• Read feedback on Next Stage 2007

Download the brochure
Download the Next Stage Brochure 2008.

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival
For further information on Festival shows please visit www.dublintheatrefestival.com

The Next Stage programme is presented by the Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival in association with Theatre Forum and the Abbey Theatre and is funded by the Arts Council.