If performance designers could offer new possibilities for Irish theatre after the pandemic, what shapes and sounds, spaces and acoustics, materials and formats, structures and hierarchies might they propose? What new creative and collaborative practices might emerge? What new social and artistic functions for theatre might present themselves?
As the curtain rises on this year’s fabulous Dublin Theatre Festival we’re looking forward to taking our seats for an incredible selection of 38 Irish and international productions, including 15 world premieres performed across the city and its environs.
Tomi Ungerer’s life and artistic career defy easy categorization. Illustrators Ireland approached their members to celebrate his work and spirit. Over 50 artists have participated by sharing their interpretations of Ungerer’s work and responses to his influence. We have selected a few from the exhibition which runs in the dlr Lexicon in Dun Laoghaire.