In 2001, Rough Magic launched SEEDS as a pioneering initiative bridging third-level training and professional practice. To date it has supported 58 emerging theatre artists, with the vast majority of these going on to establish themselves as theatre professionals.

Rough Magic welcome submissions from anyone living on the island of Ireland and would like to encourage applications that are representative of Irish theatre artists in all their diversity – particularly from artists who are currently underrepresented on Irish stages.

– Access to Dublin City Centre office space and administrative facilities throughout the programme
– The opportunity to develop a new project, including a week-long slot later this year in Project Arts Centre for workshopping and (if applicable) presenting a work-in-progress showing
– Guidance from Rough Magic in planning an achievable production roadmap for their work
– Additional group events including theatre visits, masterclasses, workshop opportunities – structured around the needs of the successful group
– Mentoring from the Rough Magic team in all areas of artistic, strategic and financial planning

Learn more.

Deadline to submit is 7th March 2025.