the yeats theatre company

The group comprises a membership of great theatrical experience, encompassing all necessary elements from directorial, acting and production expertise. The members are from well known Theatre families vastly experienced in the stage adaptation of the plays of WB Yeats; having at one time or other taken part in their production in Sligo and beyond.

The formation of the Yeats Theatre Company is intended as a permanent vehicle for Yeats plays in Sligo. In the short term it is envisaged that high quality productions of Yeat's works will be staged in conjunction with the International Yeats Summer School and for Sligo and visiting audiences. In the medium term to engender cross border links with the assistance of the Cultural Programme for Peace and Reconciliation. In the long term, we plan to develop the touring potential of the Yeats plays on a national and international scale. (e.g., University Circuit USA) Furthermore, it is also our intention to develop a film/VCR archive of all productions with potential for distribution.