Drama academic: applied/social theatre, arts ed, creativity. Head:@DramaTheatreMIC Board Chair: @DanceLimerick @Branarteatar Views gloriously mine alone
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26 Mar 2021
Very pleased to share that my new book with Kelly Freebody was published today by Routledge. Loved working on this volume and charting how drama practices intersect with these challenging times in the world
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Michael Finneran retweeted
23 Jan 2025
The Aerowaves 2025 artists are on board and the Spring Forward lineup is complete! Hosted by Artisti Associati, the 14th edition of Aerowaves’ festival will take place on 23 - 26 April 2025.
Check the programme & register: aerowaves.org/spring-forward…
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Michael Finneran retweeted
20 Sep 2024
#MIC's Dr Michael Finneran appeared on Limerick's Live 95FM to discuss the work that he led over the past two years in bringing Drama, Film and Theatre Studies to the Leaving Cert curriculum
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Michael Finneran retweeted
21 Aug 2024
We can’t wait to see you this autumn at Dance Limerick. 💫
💫Get your tickets now for this brilliant show Tearmann Aiteach/ Queer Sanctuary.
You’re invited to watch, and if you fancy, to dive in
Tearmann Aiteach / Queer Sanctuary dances a welcoming space that supports flourishing, solidarity & sparkle w/ Fearghus Ó Conchúir and Isabella Oberländer
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Michael Finneran retweeted
24 Jul 2024
We're thrilled to announce that Georgina Miller's FREEFALLING is coming to Draiocht as part of the Dublin Theatre Festival. ✨️
9 - 12 October 2024
A coproduction with the Lime Tree Theatre | Belltable, in association with Fidget Feet Aerial Dance.
🎟️ draiocht.ie/whats-on/freefal…
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Michael Finneran retweeted
OPEN CALL
@DanceLimerick with the @IWorldAcademy at @UL launches Compass, an Associate Artist Initiative for dance artists based in Ireland.
Deadline: Fri 23 Aug @ 12 noon
More info & apply: bit.ly/3LgQSUM
ALT An image in black and white shows a person performing a dance move by balancing on their head with their legs in the air, in a room with large windows and a radiator. Black white and yellow texts sits below and to the side reading: OPEN CALL COMPASS ASSOCIATE ARTIST DANCE LIMERICK.
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Michael Finneran retweeted
24 Jun 2024
Our summer camps start this week!
Read more here dancelimerick.ie/event/inclu…
Email katy@dancelimerick.ie if you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit prior to the start of the camp.
Local Creative Youth Partnership and @DanceLimerick are running a summer camp next week!
Check it out!
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Michael Finneran retweeted
19 Jun 2024
Delighted to announce the #stepup2024 team
@CathYoungDance Choreographer
@followfearghus Curator
@luciakickham Rehearsal director
Ella Daly – Project Manager
Sorcha Hassett – Production Manager
Read tinyurl.com/xtsb5jpa
@artscouncil_ie @IWorldAcademy @DanceIreland
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Michael Finneran retweeted
12 Jun 2024
Opportunity: County Limerick Youth Theatre would like to invite applications for the role of Artistic Director. Based in the Honeyfitz Theatre, Lough Gur, the youth theatre caters to young people from the surrounding areas aged 8-18. Email treasurer.clyt@gmail.com for details.
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Michael Finneran retweeted
11 Jun 2024
Join us at Dance Limerick for an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show for cruinniú na nÓg
More info here tinyurl.com/4xkv6rej
The event, organised by Fresh Film & Limerick Youth Dance Company, will have live choreography & singalong! Join us Sat 15 at 6pm
11 Jun 2024
On Saturday June 15th, Cruinniu na nÓg returns to Limerick with a fun filled programme of creative activities in venues across Limerick City and County.
All events are FREE of charge, child-centred and activity-based. @LimerickCouncil @creativeirl
limerick.ie/council/newsroom…
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Michael Finneran retweeted
10 Jun 2024
This week at Branar!
Rehearsals are underway in Branar HQ for How to Catch a Star! This show runs in Polka Theatre, London, from the 3rd July to the 11th August. For tickets and more information, visit: branar.ie/en/shows/how-to-ca…
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Michael Finneran retweeted
10 Jun 2024
We are delighted to announce the #stepup2024 participants
Inez Berdychowska
Tara Bredemeier
Grace Cuny
Adam O’Reilly
Alex Vostokova
Read more at tinyurl.com/y69rdkjp
Step Up Dance Project is a partnership between @artscouncil_ie, DL, @IWorldAcademy at @UL & @DanceIreland
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Michael Finneran retweeted
8 Apr 2024
We state in our Branarfesto that "We will be kind to the environment so that children will inherit a healthier planet to play on".
With this in mind, we are proud to be one of the first arts organisations in the country to have carried out a Sustainability Screening.
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7 Apr 2024
A miscellany extraordinaire
7 Apr 2024
23 incredibly specific things you've probably noticed that also have incredibly specific names:
1. Spoliation — when parts of an older building are reused to make a new one.
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13 Mar 2024
Teachers and schools interested in being part of the rollout of the new LC in Drama, Film & Theatre Studies ... sharpen your pencils. Deadline = 19 April 2024
13 Mar 2024
Minister @NormaFoleyTD1 invites schools to apply to join the rollout of the new Leaving Certificate subjects on drama and climate action.
Press release 👉gov.ie/en/press-release/6f5e…
#edchatie #schools
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Michael Finneran retweeted
We're excited to be partnering with @GIoCT_official to bring these minds and voices together. 22 & 23 March @USyd_SSESW #leading #creative #schools #education #arts #creativity #pedagogy #teaching
Registration is open: pay.sydney.edu.au/V96/bookin…
ALT Text with details of Leading Creative Schools conference, with headshots of 15 speakers.
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Michael Finneran retweeted
18 Feb 2024
RIP old friend. My favourite Kerryman. One of the best. Shocking news...
18 Feb 2024
Michael O’Regan, ‘generous, compassionate’ Irish Times journalist, dies at home in Dublin irishtimes.com/politics/2024…
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Michael Finneran retweeted
19 Feb 2024
It was wonderful to celebrate Cillian Murphy's recent successes with him for the iconic show "60 minutes". Táimid ar bís dó. Full clip in link:
cbsnews.com/news/oppenheimer…
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The consultation on the draft specifications for Leaving Certificate Business, Climate Action & Sustainable Development and Drama, Film & Theatre Studies is now open.
Find out more and have your say:
ncca.pulse.ly/ovxsyytreo
#consultation #LeavingCertificate #RedevelopingSC
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Michael Finneran retweeted
29 Jan 2024
Limerick City and County Council is pleased to announce an open call for Limerick based creatives, communities and cultural heritage organisations to submit applications for Creative Ireland 'Made in Limerick' Grants 2024.
Closing: 12noon Wed 6th March limerick.ie/council/services…
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Michael Finneran retweeted
23 Jan 2024
Screendance in the Gallery continues for 5 more days @limerickgallery. The exhibition features 7 works spanning dance, visual art and film.
Limerick City Gallery Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm
More info lightmoves.ie/events/in-the-…
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