Upstate Theatre Project is a community-engaged performing arts organisation adhering to collective and collaborative approaches in keeping with principles of cultural democracy. Upstate was founded in 1997 and has pursued a collaborative, participatory practice since its inception. Upstate’s workshop programme is designed as a place where people can collectively work in collaboration with artists to realise performances based on themes, ideas, and issues of mutual interest. Upstate always welcomes ideas from the community – please feel free to contact us.
Upstate Theatre Project (Reg. 270150) is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity with charitable tax exemption (CHY 12591). We commit to complying with the Charity SORP in our financial reporting and we implement the Code of Governance. Our most recent audited accounts can be viewed here: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
The Board of Upstate Theatre Project are:
Niall O’Brien(Chairperson), Tara Jenkins (Secretary), Paddy Goodwin, John Ruddy, Julie Aspell, John Leech, Rose Sullivan
The Artistic Team has included:
Farah Elle, Cathal Thornton, Vivienne Byrne, Rodney Thornton, Dan Keane, Kieran McNulty, Brian Hegarty, Seamus Nolan, Grainne Rafferty, Aideen Morrissey, John Cummins, Louise Lowe, Feidlim Cannon, Aidan Harney, Paul Hayes, Stephen Murray, Zara Starr, Gary Keegan, Paul Woods, Dee Burke, Jack Cawley, Kilian Waters, Colm Maher, Carl Kennedy, Declan Gorman
The Executive of Upstate Theatre Project is:
Director: Declan Mallon
Admin and Marketing Officer: Lucy Dhomps
Upstate Theatre Project is kindly supported by the Arts Council
