An Taibhdhearc is the National Irish Language Theatre. We create, present and support the performing arts, including innovation and diversity. We do this with artists and the Irish language community across the country and around the world. The organisation is based in a historic building in the centre of Galway City with the following facilities: a 145-seat theatre, studio space for meetings and rehearsals, offices as well as a café/bar for events and functions.

An Taibhdhearc’s three year access project is called Ar Scáth a Chéile. An Taibhdhearc received support from Rethink Ireland to fund this project.  A major focus of this project is access for all to Irish language arts; reflecting the variety and diversity of our audience members and society. An Taibhdhearc is seeking to build core organisational capacity in Disability Inclusion by creating resources, and sharing them across the industry, for example increasing Training Pathways for Irish-Language Access Specialists. An Taibhdhearc is looking to bridge the gaps between language, access, and the performing arts. An Taibhdhearc is increasing the accessibility and capacity of our company, through training and investment. An Taibhdhearc is committed to developing the accessibility of our performances, through captioning, ISL interpreters, and audio-description.

An Taibhdhearc is seeking a steering panel. The panel will have an advisory role to support and advance the theatre’s artistic ambitions in terms of accessibility, guiding priorities, reviewing progress with the Access Coordinator. The panel will work with the Access Coordinator to advise on the goals of the project. Candidates will have experience with accessibility in the context of the arts; whether that be lived experience, or professional experience.

The steering panel will meet with the Access Coordinator quarterly. Access supports will be provided according to the panel's needs. The panel will be compensated for their time. 

To apply for a position on this steering panel, you can either fill out this Google Form or send a video (max. 4 minutes) to the Access Coordinator, Alaoise Scherer, at a.scherer@antaibhdhearc.ie. You will be asked the following questions: 

• What is your name? 

• What county are you based in? 

• Tell us a bit about yourself  

• Why do you want to join this panel?

• What is your relationship with the Irish language? 

If you have any questions about the position or about the project, you can contact Alaoise Scherer at a.scherer@antaibhdhearc.ie or 083 413 9617.