THEATRE WORKS FEST 2026
Theatre Works Fest 2026 marks our third year of bringing world-class international and local facilitators together for one extraordinary week of professional training and development, right here in the city we’re so proud to call home. And this year, we’re not holding back.
MANIFEST Residency
MANIFEST is a new work residency, aimed at artists with early ideas. It lasts for four days where they will have access to a rehearsal space and guidance from three established practitioners throughout the time. It is a free residency and is concluded with work in progress showing on the final day.
MANIFEST first took place in 2023 before the first Theatre Works Fest. It's success lead us lead us to include it into future festivals, and it has now thoroughly become cemented in the Theatre Works Fest programme. Click here for more details
Complicité Masterclass with Joyce Henderson
Our three-day Masterclass will be led by one of the UK’s most renowned theatre companies Complicité. Company Associate Joyce Henderson will guide participants through an in-depth exploration of the fundamental elements that make Complicité’s distinctive approach to theatre so extraordinary.
This immersive workshop invites artists to come together and, over the course of three days, begin to build an ensemble through physical training and play. Participants will encounter games and exercises rooted in Complicité’s celebrated practices, developing greater awareness of the communicative power between performer, movement, space, and physical expression. The work will culminate in exploring how these tools can be used to create rich, imaginative storytelling that connects deeply with audiences. Click here for more details.
Casting for Screen with Hayley Russell
Join casting professional Hayley from Carla Stronge Casting for a practical three-hour workshop offering a behind-the-scenes look at the casting process for film and television. Gain insight into the role of the casting director, learn how to break down a script and propose casting ideas, and discover how to run a successful audition session. The session will also cover the offer process, from negotiation to paperwork, giving participants a clear picture of how casting really works. To reserve your place please book via https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/casting-for-screen-workshop-with-hayley-russell
Date - 11th January
Time - 6pm - 9pm
Price - £25
Venue - Vault Artists Studios, 39 Corporation St, Belfast
Making Work with Purpose with Dylan Quinn
Join acclaimed choreographer Dylan Quinn for a practical and reflective workshop exploring how to make meaningful work rooted in context and environment, and committed to artistic integrity and quality. Drawing on over 23 years of experience, Dylan will guide participants in using the body as an expressive and informed tool to explore ideas, provoke thought, and connect with audiences. Ideal for artists with an idea or concept they’re ready to develop, this session offers insight into Dylan’s creative process and how movement can respond to the world around us. To reserve your place please contact admin@amadanensemble.com
Date - 13th January
Time - 6pm - 9pm
Price - £25
Venue - TBC
