The longest running English speaking theatre festival in Europe is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Although exact details of the celebrations are still being finalised, the dates of the 50th Dublin Theatre Festival were announced today. From 27th September to 14th October 2007, Dublin will be alive with the very best of Irish and international theatre. Full details of the programme will announced later in the year.
A new student friend's scheme has also been announced.
"The Dublin Theatre Festival is committed to make theatre more accessible for all walks of life, hence we have introduced the new Student Friends' deal, which will allow students who are passionate about drama, to drink deep from the Festival's programme and to enjoy theatre all year around without breaking the bank"Â saidLoughlin Deegan, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Dublin Theatre Festival today.
This scheme offers a great package (€45) for students to make theatre in Dublin more accessible and affordable all year round. Benefits include: Discounted tickets to plays throughout the year, a free ticket during the Festival, free membership to the Festival club and invites to exclusive receptions throughout the Festival
"¢ One complimentary ticket (choose from a selection of productions in the Festival)
"¢ Priority booking (ahead of public booking) to secure the best seats
"¢ Dedicated hotline to our Friends Box Office Assistant
"¢ Private programme review at an exclusive reception with an in-depth analysis of the productions within the Festival
"¢ Discounts on tickets to productions and events within the Festival
"¢ Two complimentary Festival Club memberships
"¢ No booking fees charged on any transactions
Discounted theatre tickets to organised outings throughout the year with pre-show talks from playwrights, scholars, actors, directors etc.
"¢ Annual international outing organised for the Friends to visit a foreign city to see a selection of international productions
"¢ The opportunity to meet and socialise with other theatre lovers at organised events
"¢ Dedicated Friend pages on the Festival website
"¢ Free subscription to Festival newsletter and regular mailings
"¢ Free subscription to Friends Network for email theatre updates
Listing in the Festival Programmes as a Friend of the Festival
The 50th Dublin Theatre Festival will run from 27th September - 14th October 2007. -- www.dublintheatrefestival.com
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