News / Nuacht

Graffiti launches “Take a Seat” campaign
Oct 15, 2026
Bí i do shuí ar son Graffiti For twenty years, children and young people have been taking their seats at Graffiti in Blackpool. This year, we’re inviting 55 people and organisations to take one too! Activate members at Graffiti. Photographer: Clare Keogh 2026 marks 20...

WE’RE HIRING: Maternity cover for Creative Learning and Youth Theatre Programme Director
Aug 14, 2026
Graffiti is looking to recruit a maternity cover for our Creative Learning and Activate Youth Theatre Programme Director. Tá Graffiti ag lorg ball foirne do Shaoire Mháithreachais don Stiúrthóir Foghlaim Chruthaitheach agus Clár Amharclann na nÓg (Activate). Graffiti...

Write Club 2026/2027 is taking applications NOW!
Aug 12, 2026
Do you know a young writer who might thrive in a writing group? We are now taking applications for Write Club 2026/27! Write Club is a free, welcoming, creative writing community hosted in Graffiti Theatre for teens aged 13 to 19. It gives young writers a space to...

Graffiti to open doors for Cork Heritage Open Day celebrating 20 years in Blackpool
Aug 10, 2026
As part of our 20th anniversary celebration of Graffiti in its Blackpool home, we welcome you to our building for Cork Heritage Open Day. Clíona Harte and Val Kavanagh opening the Graffiti doors. Photo by Darragh Kane. Open Day Join us for the Cork Heritage Open Day...

You can help us! Please nominate Graffiti Theatre to win €20K
Jun 9, 2026
It only takes a few minutes to support the work we do! Nominate Graffiti Theatre Graffiti makes theatre and creativity accessible to children and families in Cork who might otherwise face barriers to participation. We create welcoming creative spaces where children...

“Grace” is back and going on a national tour!
Mar 18, 2026
What is Grace about? Commissioned and directed by Graffiti, Grace by Jody O’Neill is a play for young people and families. Following a successful premiere run at Baboró, Dublin Theatre Festival and Cork Midsummer Festival, Grace tells the story of a girl who has a...

Graffiti BEAG × Starcatchers International Residency Exchange: Meet the Artists
Jan 20, 2026
We are delighted to announce the artists who will take part in the BEAG–Starcatchers International Early Years Residency Exchange, launching in 2026. We’re delighted to officially congratulate the four selected artists — Amie Walker, Roz McAndrew, Nathalia Marques, Jo...

Fostering Creative Connections with Activate Theatre and Fighting Words
Dec 15, 2025
Creative Connections is a cross-border creative writing project by Fighting Words, Fighting Words NI, and Graffiti Theatre Company, funded by Creative Ireland. What was Creative Connections? Creative Connections was a cross-border creative writing project by Fighting...

CALLOUT: BEAG x Starcatchers International Early Years Residency Exchange
Oct 6, 2025
The BEAG and Starcatchers International Early Years Exchange is a new artist residency initiative launching in 2026, building on the successful collaboration between BEAG and Starcatchers that began in 2020. This initial partnership started as an online artist...

CALLOUT for schools: Making Space!
Sep 1, 2025
Are you a primary school teacher, working with 3rd to 6th class in a DEIS school in Cork City? Or a teacher working in a Special School Setting? Would you like to take part in a FREE Creative Learning project with Graffiti Theatre Company? If so, we’d love to hear...