The SEEDS Programme is a pioneering development initiative to seek out, enable, encourage, develop and stage the work of a new generation of theatre talent. Since 2002 the SEEDS Programme has introduced a emerging theatre-makers to the professional Irish theatre. Participants have the opportunity to observe and contribute to Rough Magic’s work and to gain exposure to the working methods of international artists through mentoring and placements.

THE PROGRAMME

Funded by the Arts Council,  the SEEDS Programme is individually curated to provide the artists with the support they need to develop their craft and advance their careers. Mentoring by established and highly experienced artists lies at the heart of the process, as well as international research trips, an international placement with a leading practitioner and hands-on experience assisting on Rough Magic productions.

The SEEDS Artists 2010-2011 are:

Mark Cantan                (playwright)
Shaun Dunne                (playwright)
Alma Kelliher              (composer/sound designer)
José Miguel Jimenez    (director)
Marty Moore                (production manager)


Applications for the 2012-2013 AIB SEEDS Programme will open in late 2011