2020

‘The Plays Inside’ – new anthology of Irish LGBTQ+ plays on sale now

The Plays Inside – Irish LGBTQ+ plays from a time of isolation is on-sale now via our secure online booking system. This new anthology features 22 new Irish plays written during a time of Covid-19 when theatres were dark but diverse voices continued to produce exciting new works of theatre. It features recipients of our […]

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Get Writing and Acting Again! Five New Bursaries for LGBT Theatre announced

Update: This initiative is now closed. €3,500 was paid to recipients of our New Irish Writing Bursaries, resulting in the publication of a new anthology of Irish LGBTQ Plays.  We would like to congratulate all applicants and the generous support of donors and grant bodies who made it possible in this very challenging year for

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IDGTF 2020 Cancellation

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, sadly, the Festival Executive formally announces its decision not to hold the 17th edition of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival as planned. It is with heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision of postponing our festival to next year. We are very proud that our festival

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IDGTF Is Going to London

Our Artistic Director, Brian Merriman, is bringing some Irish culture to the London stage after our successful fundraising pub quiz in November. From 14 till 18 April, people can go see three plays presented by previous editions of the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival at the Cockpit Theatre in London. Get your tickets here.  

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