What We Do

Theatre Forum supports, represents and develops the environment in which professionally led performing arts are made.

Theatre Forum membership is drawn from the length and breadth of the country and includes theatre, dance and opera production companies, multi disciplinary arts centres and theatres and leading arts festivals. Local authority arts officers and freelance directors, set designers and producers are affiliate members. Apart from campaigning on the overall funding of the arts at a national and county level, we represent the interests of our members. A list of members can be viewed here.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
A number of benefits are available for members and are listed below. To find out more click on the relevant link. And do check back regularly as we continuously research and develop new ideas.

Services
- Discounted insurance schemes
- Discounted stationery, office supplies and printing
- Tickets.com box office software discount
- Boardroom
- Contract train tickets
- Multimedia projector & laptop
- Theatre Forum members logo

Information / Advocacy/ Events
- Monthly e-newsletter
- Website
- Events
- Legislation
- Network

Publications
- Model contracts
- Factsheets
- Rates of pay
- Funding analysis
- Library

Above all, Theatre Forum members have the benefit of national collective representation on essential issues affecting the performing arts.

If you wish to become a member please download an application form .

SERVICES

Discounted Insurance Schemes: We run both a group insurance and an employee health insurance scheme. These schemes benefit members greatly by offering up to 15% discounts on premiums.

Discounted Stationery, office supplies and printing: Theatre Forum has developed a partnership with the Office Centre and has negotiated special prices on stationery and office supplies for Theatre Forum members. Savings can be as much as 85% on catalogue prices and will be available to all members regardless of their size, spend or location. View the full details of the discounts. We also have a discount with Nicholson Bass printers. For more information contact the office.

Tickets.com box office software discount: Theatre Forum has negotiated a 30% discount on all one off ticketing licensing software with Tickets.com including Databox. For more information contact the office.

Boardroom: Members have access to our boardroom, when available, located in our Dublin city centre offices. It is useful for board meetings, interviews, production meetings, play readings etc. The room has free Wi-Fi access and comfortably sits nine people. View our exact location.

Contract Train Tickets: Theatre Forum purchases contract tickets with Iarnród Éireann. These tickets are EUR30 one way and are very useful for long trips for example Dublin to Cork/Tralee.

Multimedia Projector & Laptop: Theatre Forum has purchased an LCD Projector and laptop for use by members free of charge for various meetings or events. These items must be insured by any member wishing to use them. The projector model number is as follows: Sanyo Model PLC-SW35.

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Theatre Forum Members logo: Members are encouraged to use the Theatre Forum members logo on their publications and websites. This is a mark of quality and reflects Theatre Forum's ethos of partnership, collaboration and good management practice in the performing arts, for the development of the sector and benefit of all. Find out more about our logos.

INFORMATION / ADVOCACY

Monthly e-newsletter: Theatre Forum keeps its members up-to-date with news and information from the industry and related areas through a monthly web linked e-newsletter. View our newsletter archive .

Website: This website is a valuable resource tool for all members. With your personal username and password, you can access:

A comprehensive members directory
A noticeboard for up-to-date news, information and comment
An employment page for positions vacant and positions sought
A barter page for goods wanted and offered
A comprehensive archive of past postings
Links to relevant sites in Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe and the rest of the world

Events: We organise a series of events and training courses throughout the year as well as our annual conference/AGM. Our events cover a range of subjects including:
- Audience Development & Arts Marketing
- The “Being a Good Employer” series
- Theatre Practice
- Production Health and Safety

Legislation: Theatre Forum provides updates on legislation and its implications for our members. We represent the interests of our members on legislation as diverse as changes to the music and singing licences affecting the sale of liquor in theatre and VAT imposed on foreign artists performing in Ireland. We also campaign for greater funding for the arts at national level in advance of every Budget.

Network: On behalf of our members, Theatre Forum is a member of the following organisations: Theatre Management Association, Arts Marketing Association, Independent Theatre Council and IETM.

PUBLICATIONS

Model Contracts: We provide free access to sample contracts which safeguard the interests of both the employee and the employer. Members can download these from the website. Contracts include designers, performers and administrators.

Factsheets: Theatre Forum provides comprehensive up-to-date factsheets on a number of HR issues. These range from a sample staff handbook, maternity, optical and dental benefits to health and safety, as well as sample policies on areas such as harassment and bullying and internet and email use for employees.

Rates of Pay: Theatre Forum provides guideline indicators on payscale levels for employees in production companies, venues and festivals. This document is updated on a yearly basis and can be found in the Model Contracts/Fact Sheets of the members section.

Funding analysis: Every year, Theatre Forum analyses the results of the Arts Council funding announcements.

Library: We collect publications that are too expensive or not widely available for use by all members. Publications range from the British Theatre Directory to copies of Irish Theatre Magazine. View a full list of our publications.

Economic Survey of the Performing Arts: Theatre Forum was the first performing arts organisation in Ireland in eight years to conduct a thorough economic survey on the impact of the performing arts in Ireland. All existing members took part and benefited from the collective detailed figures. To request a copy, contact the office.