The purpose of this Shared Island project was to create meaningful cross-community and cross-border connections between young people from three distinct geographical and multicultural contexts. Throughout 2025, the project delivered three residential exchanges, engaging over 20 professional artists and 60 young participants, to explore identity, place, and connection across the island of Ireland through collaborative devised theatre incorporating music, dance, storytelling, and design. The project was creatively led by Artistic Director Jenny Macdonald, Creative Producer Jennifer Webster and Assistant Director Vlad Gurdis.

By participating in collaborative workshops, residential exchanges, which culminated in a site-specific devised performance, the young participants developed confidence, artistic skills, and a sense of belonging while reflecting on what it means to share the island of Ireland.