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Tutors attend prestigious training course

6th October 2018 No Comments

We were delighted that three members of our teaching team, Sheelagh O’Kane, Ali Donovan and Paula Carson-Lewis (pictured with Theatre NI’s Niamh Flanagan) were able to attend a recent weekend training course run by Theatre NI and Youth Theatre Ireland.

The course was was led by leading theatre practitioner Dave Kelly and held in The Garage Theatre, Monaghan.  Our colleagues participated in an intensive programme of workshops with teachers drawn from schools across Ireland and look forward to the next stage of the programme.

Trip to Stratford upon Avon 2019

25th September 2018 No Comments

Youth Lyric will depart for Stratford upon Avon on Friday 30th August returning on Sunday 1st September 2019. The trip is open to students who will be in post primary schools at the time of departure.

We will enjoy a backstage tour, shopping time, great food and a world class production of As You Like It! Cost is to be confirmed but it will around £300 per pupil.

To provisionally reserve a place, e-mail info@youthlyric.co.uk before Sunday 30th September as we will book tickets on Monday 1st October!

Leading Solicitor joins Youth Lyric Board of Trustees!

18th June 2018

Catherine Cooney, a partner in the prestigious law firm Worthingtons Solicitors, has kindly accepted an invitation to join the Youth Lyric Board of Trustees. Catherine is familiar with our work through attending productions and is looking forward to being part of the team.

Speaking about her appointment Catherine said:

“I was very pleased indeed to be asked to serve on the Youth Lyric Board of Trustees and know from their performances that the charity does terrific work.”

Carolyn Stewart

Carolyn Stewart joins the Youth Lyric Board of Trustees.

24th May 2018 No Comments

One of Northern Ireland’s most popular and successful broadcasters Carolyn Stewart has accepted an invitation to join the Youth Lyric Board of Trustees. Carolyn is familiar with our work and is looking forward to being part of the team.

Speaking about her appointment Carolyn said:

“I was delighted to be asked to serve on the Youth Lyric Board of Trustees and know from talking to pupils and parents that the charity does amazing work.”