This festival, born from passion and sustained by a community’s dedication, is at a pivotal moment. Thank you!

 

Why Volunteer with IDGTF 

Besides working together, our volunteers also have some fun, meet new people, see great theatre, and gain new skills!

As a volunteer you will get to mingle with other volunteers, theatre companies, crew and festival-goers from Dublin and around the world.

A big thank you to all past, present and future volunteers, without your hard work the Festival would not have grown this much! Journey across Nathaniel’s odyssey through the dreamscapes of the ancestral realm, where he is forced to grapple with the majestic unfolding of his fears and embrace his innermost truths.

In the Teachers Main Hall with the UK’s “Lewd and Lascivious Acts” by Danny Partington, a compelling drama set in 1930s Germany, offering a poignant reminder of love’s resilience against the backdrop of rising Nazism, with nightly performances at 7.30pm.

Theatre @ 36 presents a double bill featuring “In Vitro” by Ireland’s Aoife O’Connor and “Babies and Bathwater” by Australia’s Amy Garner Buchanan, exploring modern family dynamics and societal norms, showing nightly at 9.00pm.

The Outhouse venue welcomes the European premiere of “The Knightly Quest,” adapted from Tennessee Williams (USA), a fantastical journey featuring a gay vampire, with shows starting at 7.30pm.

At DV8, audiences can enjoy “DADDY” by Australia’s Brent Thorpe, an exploration of life and identity, and “Sauna Boy” by the UK’s Dan Ireland-Reeves, a candid look behind the scenes of a gay sauna, both at 7.30pm and 9.00pm respectively.

The Ireland Institute rounds out the week with “Oh Good Grief!” by Ireland’s Laura Lavelle and “Pre-Ops” by Ezra Maloney, highlighting personal loss and gender identity, with performances at 7.30pm and 9.00pm.

Week Two

Opening week two, a free reading of ‘MNA’ (Women) by Brian Merriman will take place Sunday, May 12th at 3pm in Clink I Lár.

Stories of the lives of ordinary and famous Irish women. The two-week program is packed with an array of performances ranging from drama to comedy, cabaret to historical plays, each reflecting the rich tapestry of experiences.

Week One

The festival kicks off with a free play reading “Untitled Dream” by Anthony Wilson on Sunday, May 5th at 3pm in Clink I Lár (Middle Abbey Street).

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The Grafton Hotel (Men Only): Exclusively for gay men, The Grafton Hotel provides a comfortable and inclusive environment. Together we have built one of the largest theatre festivals in Dublin and the oldest and largest festival of its type in the world. There are no fees to submit a musical, drama, dance, opera, performance or cabaret work.

Located near Grafton Street, it offers well-appointed rooms, friendly service, and easy access to Dublin's gay nightlife. This timing honors Wildes impact on lgbtq+Q+ culture and history.

Every year the festival showcases a curated lineup of Irish and international theater productions encompassing genres like drama, comedy, musicals, dance and cabaret.

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The Clarence Hotel (Gay-Friendly): Co-owned by U2's Bono and The Edge, The Clarence Hotel combines rock 'n' roll charm with contemporary luxury. Tech volunteers are also the face of the Festival for the performance companies as they work most closely with them. Thank you for making this journey unforgettable””

23 productions will be performed over two weeks in five Dublin City Centre locations, and patrons can avail of a venue ticket for only €25.

In order to complete the courses, you will first be required to register your details to set up an online account with Screen Ireland.

The courses can be done at any time and in any order. Check Availability and Prices: Booking Link

The Gibson Hotel (Gay-Friendly): Situated in Dublin's Docklands, The Gibson Hotel offers contemporary accommodations with a stylish flair.

Some volunteers even volunteer for more than one group! From the organising committee, to the box office staff, to the technical team, we’re all volunteers. To that end, we subscribe to the Safe to Create Code of Behaviour.