Limerick youth to breathe life into a new play at the Abbey
TWO YOUNG people from Limerick will take part in the National Youth Theatre’s production of Like We Were Born To Move by Eimear Hussey at the Peacock Stage at Dublin's Abbey Theatre.
Jasmine Walsh, a member of County Limerick Youth Theatre and Eoin Gilmartin, a member of Limerick City Youth Theatre will take part in the show, which will be directed by Niall Cleary.
For the 2023 National Youth Theatre, director Niall and playwright Eimear Hussey worked with an ensemble of sixteen young actors and four young designers from youth theatres across Ireland over the last eighteen months to create a new play about dance, care, and agency.
Director Niall Cleary underscored the importance of having these voices on a national stage.
“Young people’s voices belong on our National stage. It’s a real honour to direct the National Youth Theatre this year, and to continue a long and happy association with YTI. I’m so proud to be working with a brilliant young playwright like Eimear Hussy and a talented and dedicated young ensemble and creative team. It’s always exciting to breathe life into a new play. Like We Were Born to Move is going to be very special.”
Speaking at the first day of rehearsals, Youth Theatre Ireland Director Eoghan Doyle said: “We are so excited to have this ensemble of young people from all over Ireland showcasing youth theatre practice at the National Theatre. Our creative team, led by Niall Cleary, are crafting something very special.