ABOUT THE PLAYHOUSE

The Playhouse is one of the most vibrant theatres and arts organisations in Northern Ireland, established at a time of conflict to meet the needs and aspirations of people and communities.  We have since grown to become a national asset: an award-winning producing theatre, an empowering centre for learning and a global leader in the arts and peaceful change. 

We are contributing to global narratives and movements engaged in making new art and positive social change on an ecological, ethical and equitable basis. 

We matter to our locality and to the international communities we connect with and we continually innovate to offer a space to make meaning and a place that’s here for good. At the heart of what we do is play, embracing the transformative power of connecting people and ideas to make meaning together

Our programme builds on this rich heritage and can be summarised as follows:

Three Interdependent Areas of Endeavour

Producing Art

Producing Theatre and Film 

Empowering People

Co-designing performing arts development programmes with diverse groups (and socially excluded groupings).

Making Peaceful Change

Through artistic endeavour, promoting healing, understanding, reconciliation and transformation between people and communities.

The Playhouse is core funded by the Arts Council for Northern Ireland, Derry City and Strabane District Council, and Community Relations Council.

Registered with the Charity Commission
for Northern Ireland No: NIC 100119
Company Registration: NI 26912
VAT Number: 836105347