Backstage Theatre, Longford has opened a call for its Activate Residency Programme at Backstage Theatre in 2024.

The 2024 Activate Programme offers bursaries and short term residencies at Backstage Theatre to Artists across three different strands:

Strand 1 || Open || open to artists from all genres

Strand 2 || Dance || delivered in collaboration with Shawbrook, Longford

Strand 3 || Young People, Children & Education

Successful applicants will receive:

A bursary of up to €5,000 to support the development of work.

Access to studio space for one to two weeks

Accommodation for the lead and guest artists, arranged and financed by the theatre up to a maximum cost of €1,200

Technical and admin support and artist mentorship.

The deadline is Thursday 18th January 2024.

Full details here.