In this new series - Spotlight - we go behind the scenes of youth theatre and meet the people who make it happen.
Episode 1 - Droichead Youth Theatre and their production of "Unspoken"
If you would like to get in touch, you can find us at www.youththeatre.ie
25 Feb 2026
Intermission Episode 20 - The Big Chat: Exploring Authentic Voice in Writing, Drama, and Performance
In this Big Chat, Shaz Oye is in conversation with Rose Ugoalah, Trudy Nolan and Faith Olasogba, as they discuss access & inclusion, and representation in Irish culture, theatre and the arts.
Shaz is the Director of Equality and Access at the Lir Academy, Dublin.
Rose Ugoalah is a storyteller, writer, and academic based in Dublin, Ireland. She currently writes for continuing drama with RTÉ, Ireland’s national broadcaster, and lectures in the School of Media at Technological University Dublin
Trudy Nolan is a Tallaght based actor and theatre maker. Trudy has a particular interest in immersive theatre, movement and exploring social issues. She is a former member of Giant Wolf Youth Theatre and a graduate of TUD Dublin Conservatoire.
Faith Olasogba is a performer and theatre maker. She recently graduated from UCD with a BA Humanities in English, Drama and Film. She is a former member of Kildare Youth Theatre and an alumnus of the National Youth Theatre.
Introduced by Eoghan Doyle, Director, Youth Theatre Ireland.
This conversation was recorded live at the Youth Theatre Practice Symposium - Finding Your Authentic Voice at TU Dublin on Saturday November 15th 2025.
Delivered in partnership with TU Dublin School of Media, (https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/arts-humanities/school-of-media/) and TU Dublin Conservatoire (https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/faculties-and-schools/arts-humanities/conservatoire/).
Supported by the The Arts Council (https://www.artscouncil.ie/home/) and Department of Education and Youth. (https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/)
This session was supported by the Lir Academy, (https://www.thelir.ie/) the National Academy of Dramatic Art.
13 Dec 2025
Intermission Episode 19 - Xmas 2025
Join the staff of youth Theatre Ireland for their yearly wrap up!
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