This is the fifth annual Activate Residency Programme at Backstage Theatre and 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 our 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.

Please note that the details of events listed above are provided by the relevant Local Authorities.