THEATRE OLYMPICS

Theatre Olympics is a diverse programme of special events, performances, cabarets, forums, exhibitions and workshops designed to appeal to professionals and audiences alike. Serving as a complement to the mainstage productions, the series has become a vital and essential component of the Dublin Theatre Festival.
Many of these events are free, but since seating is limited, we encourage you to call the Dublin Theatre Festival Box Office on 677 8899.
MEASURE FOR MEASURE (ACT 2, SCENE 4)
This special one-night-only event is collaboration between national and international artists in interpreting the Angelo and Isabella scene from one of Shakespeare’s most fascinating plays. Seven unique and imaginative interpretations are stripped to the barest of elements to allow maximum creativity. These scenes will be performed in rapid succession where the focus is completely on the actor and the interpretation.
A unique international cultural collaboration.Not to be missed! All proceeds will be donated to the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund.
Space Upstairs ~ 11PM, 6 OCTOBER ~ Tickets €15
DON MURPHY
by Tom McIntyre
A special dramatised workshop reading of a new play by Tom McIntyre Don Murphy, a contemporary Don Quixote, has spent his life avoiding life. At the last minute, he decides to ‘go for it’, make his mark, and, for good measure, find his dream-love. We come to realize that he understands, better than most, the marvels loose on the world. His journey can only go one way but the trip has a kind of comic heroism.What really grips us, however, is that this fantastical caper takes us on a trip into our own dark corridors.
Director DAVID HORAN
Cast
TOM HICKEY, EAMON HUNT, NED DENEHY, TADGH MURPHY, HELEN NORTON
Space Upstairs ~ 7.30PM, 8 OCTOBER ~ Admission free but please reserve places at box office
NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN CONTEMPORARY THEATRE DESIGN
A round-table discussion on new techniques currently being engaged in contemporary theatre. With Michel Lemieux, Victor Pillon and other guests.
Presented in association with Theatre Forum.
Cube ~ 5.30PM, 1 OCTOBER ~ Admission free but please reserve places at box office
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
A rare opportunity to hear some of the world’s most acclaimed and inspirational theatre artists from around the world talk about their work in a relaxed and intimate setting. These inter-active public interviews offers insight into their work and the state of contemporary today.
THOMAS OSTERMEIER
Artistic Director of the Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz Berlin, and Director of Hedda Gabler.
5PM, 30 SEPTEMBER ~ FREE
JULIE TAYMOR
Tony-award winning director of The Lion King and the films Frida, Titus, and the upcoming Across the Universe. Made possible by The Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative
12.30PM, 1 OCTOBER ~ FREE
NANCY MEKLER & HELEN EDMUNDSON
Artistic Director of Shared Experience, and Director of Orestes – with Helen Edmundson, author of stage adaptations for Anna Karenina , Mill On the Floss, and War and Peace.
4PM, 1 OCTOBER ~ FREE
OSKAR EUSTIS
Artistic Director of the Public Theater in New York City delivering the Irish Theatre Institute Annual Conference Keynote Address.
10.30AM, 5 OCTOBER ~ Tickets 10.00 (Limited seating, please call the Box Office to reserve tickets)
DOMINIC COOKE
Associate Director of the RSC and Artistic Director Designate of the Royal Court Theatre
4PM, 7 OCTOBER ~ FREE
MICHAEL THALHEIMER
Associate Director of the Deutsches Theater Berlin, and Director of Emilia Galotti interviewed by Prof. Dr. Hans-Thies Lehmann, one of Europe’s foremost experts on European contemporary theatre and a specialist in German drama.
5PM, 11 OCTOBER ~ FREE
MARK RAVENHILL
One of Britain’s best known playwrights and author of Shopping and Fucking, Some Explicit Polaroids, The Cut, and Product.
5PM, 13 OCTOBER ~ FREE
TALKBACKS
Informative and insightful post-show discussions at the Festival.
AALST
Join Pol Heyvaert (Director) and members of the cast for a discussion about the tragic real-life case that inspired this production.
4 OCTOBER ~ FREE