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Theatre and Dance NI Northern Ireland’s leading support organisation for theatre and dance

🌍 Meet the Delegates is back!As part of Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at Belfast International Ar...
14/10/2026

🌍 Meet the Delegates is back!

As part of Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at Belfast International Arts Festival, TDNI members are invited to join us for a FREE, informal networking session with national and international programmers, producers and industry professionals.

Meet representatives from organisations including Culture Ireland, Southbank Centre, Abbey Theatre, Assembly Festival, La Jolla Playhouse and Auckland Arts Festival, alongside many more.

Whether you're exploring opportunities to tour your work or simply looking to make new connections, this is a chance to start conversations and build relationships that could develop over time.

📅 Friday 23 October, 12,30PM
🎟️ Free for TDNI members | Advance booking required

🔗 Book your place via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-delegates-2026-tickets-2002120429099

Not a TDNI member? Join via our website to access this and other member opportunities.

Are you looking to take your theatre or dance work beyond Northern Ireland?Join us for Touring Further Afield: Pathways,...
09/10/2026

Are you looking to take your theatre or dance work beyond Northern Ireland?

Join us for Touring Further Afield: Pathways, Collaborations & Opportunities, bringing together leading programmers, producers and funders from across the UK to explore touring opportunities, funding, partnerships and what it takes to get your work programmed.

Hear practical insights from representatives of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, National Theatre, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, British Council and more, with opportunities for Q&A and networking.

📅 Wednesday 21 October | 1–4pm
📍 The MAC, Belfast
🎟️ £15 TDNI Members | £20 Non-Members

Part of Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland at Belfast International Arts Festival 2026.

Book now via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/touring-further-afield-pathways-collaborations-opportunities-tickets-2003201131509

Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland is supported by Culture Ireland, the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and British Council Northern Ireland.

If you’re freelance or self-employed, get to grips with your Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital with our practical t...
29/09/2026

If you’re freelance or self-employed, get to grips with your Self Assessment and Making Tax Digital with our practical training session on 7th October!

Designed for freelancers, sole traders and self-employed professionals, the session covers allowable expenses, record keeping, completing your Self Assessment online, key tax deadlines and what Making Tax Digital means for you.

📅 7 October 2026, 10am–1pm
📍 Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast
🎟 £15 TDNI Members | £20 Non-Members

Book your place via the link in our bio.

📣 Applications are now open for INVEST 2026.INVEST is Theatre and Dance NI’s professional development and mentoring prog...
24/09/2026

📣 Applications are now open for INVEST 2026.

INVEST is Theatre and Dance NI’s professional development and mentoring programme, supporting artists and freelancers working across theatre and dance in Northern Ireland to develop their practice and build sustainable careers.

Running to June 2027, this year’s programme offers three pathways:

• INVEST Programme
• INVEST Fellowship
• Technical/Backstage Programme

Participants will receive a combination of financial support, one-to-one mentoring, professional development, training and networking opportunities.

Applicants must be based in Northern Ireland, aged 21+, have held an active TDNI membership for at least six months before the application deadline, and have completed the required Safe to Create training.

📅 Applications close Wednesday 14 October at 12pm.

Swipe to find out more about the three programmes, then visit the link in our bio for full guidance and to apply.

INVEST 2026 is supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council.

Planning to apply for INVEST 26/27? Ahead of applications opening soon, we’re introducing an important new requirement f...
14/09/2026

Planning to apply for INVEST 26/27?

Ahead of applications opening soon, we’re introducing an important new requirement for applicants.

All artists applying for INVEST 26/27 will be required to have completed Safe to Create online training, with the basic training required as a minimum, and provide evidence of completion as part of their application.

If you’re considering applying, we strongly encourage you to complete the training now so that you’re ready when applications open.

Safe to Create training supports safer, more respectful working environments across the arts and creative sectors, with online training available in:

• Addressing Unconscious Bias: Basic Awareness
• Tackling Bullying & Harassment at Work
• Being an Active Bystander in the Arts & Creative Sectors

Going forward, completion of Safe to Create training will be a requirement for participation in TDNI development programmes.

INVEST 26/27 applications will open soon.

Find out more and access Safe to Create training via the link in our bio 🔗

Meet our Dublin Fringe Festival Bursary recipients 🥳We’re pleased to announce the TDNI members who received a bursary to...
14/09/2026

Meet our Dublin Fringe Festival Bursary recipients 🥳

We’re pleased to announce the TDNI members who received a bursary to support their attendance at Dublin Fringe Festival 2026:

Alice McCullough
Anthea McWilliams
Holly Hannaway
Mary McGurk
Rosie Mullin

Delivered as part of the wider Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland programme, the bursaries help with the costs of attending the festival, giving recipients the opportunity to experience new work, build professional connections and explore ideas and opportunities for their own practice.

We hope they have a brilliant and inspiring time at Dublin Fringe

Supported by the Arts Council Northern Ireland and Culture Ireland

📣 Call for artists | Belfast International Arts Festival Showcase 2026Theatre and Dance NI and Belfast International Art...
10/09/2026

📣 Call for artists | Belfast International Arts Festival Showcase 2026

Theatre and Dance NI and Belfast International Arts Festival invite submissions from artists and companies who wish to present recent new works and works in development to national and international delegates as part of the Belfast International Arts Festival Showcase 2026.

A maximum of six pieces will be selected, with each successful applicant receiving an 8-minute platform to introduce their work to delegates from venues and festivals across the UK, Ireland and internationally.

📍 The MAC, Belfast
📅 Friday 23 October 2026
⏰ Apply by 5pm, Friday 25 September

Applicants must be current Theatre and Dance NI members.

Find out more and apply via the link in our bio 🔗

The Showcase is funded by Culture Ireland, Belfast City Council, British Council NI and Arts Council Northern Ireland and is part of the wider Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland programme.

A little look back at Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from NI in Edinburgh 📸Last month, we brought a bit of Northern Irel...
04/09/2026

A little look back at Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from NI in Edinburgh 📸

Last month, we brought a bit of Northern Ireland to Edinburgh Festival Fringe , as around 60 artists, partners and industry guests joined us at Summerhall for our annual industry event.

At the heart of the afternoon were three brilliant works, ALIENS by Marta McIlduff and Alessandria Celesia; The Pitch by Philip Catherwood, produced by Moya Jane Productions and Good With Faces by Oisín Kearney, produced by Gina Donnelly.

Alongside our 2026 Spotlight Fellows Heather Martin, Stephen Kelly, Mar Decena and Úna Nic Eoin.

New conversations, new connections and plenty of talent in one very busy room.

Here are a few of our favourite moments 👇

📸 Ricky Parker Photography

Check out the full gallery here: https://theatreanddanceni.org/spotlight-edinburgh-festival-fringe-2026/

Applications now open | Dublin Theatre Festival BursariesTDNI is offering three £500 bursaries to support members to att...
02/09/2026

Applications now open | Dublin Theatre Festival Bursaries

TDNI is offering three £500 bursaries to support members to attend Dublin Theatre Festival 2026!

The bursaries can be used towards travel, accommodation, festival tickets and per diems, supporting members to experience leading Irish and international work, build professional connections and make the most of the festival.

📅 Dublin Theatre Festival: 24 September–11 October
⏰ Apply by: Sunday 13 September, 12 noon

Applicants must have been a TDNI member for at least six months and must not already be presenting work at the festival.

Find out more and apply: https://theatreanddanceni.org/dublin-theatre-festival-bursaries-2026/

Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Culture Ireland.

Applications now open | Dublin Fringe Festival BursariesTDNI is offering four £500 bursaries to support members to atten...
01/09/2026

Applications now open | Dublin Fringe Festival Bursaries

TDNI is offering four £500 bursaries to support members to attend Dublin Fringe Festival 2026!

The bursaries can be used towards travel, accommodation, festival tickets and per diems, supporting members to experience new work, build professional connections and make the most of the festival.

📅 Dublin Fringe Festival: 5–20 September
⏰ Apply by: Sunday 6 September, 12 noon

Applicants must have been a TDNI member for at least six months and must not already be presenting work at the festival.

Find out more and apply: https://theatreanddanceni.org/dublin-fringe-festival-bursaries-2026/

Supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Culture Ireland

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2-4 University Road
Belfast
BT11FF

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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