I am a theatre director, producer, facilitator and arts manager with over a decade of experience delivering innovative theatre projects from concept to post-production. I specialise in funding applications, event management planning, touring logistics, creative development, and educational programming. I also bring a strong background in arts administration and community engagement, with a proven ability to lead projects, collaborate across departments, and deliver work of recognised artistic standard. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and across community settings, from schools to cultural venues, and I am committed to developing inclusive, high-quality theatre that speaks to diverse audiences.

Aoibhinn Marie Gilroy

I am a theatre director, producer, facilitator and arts manager with over a decade of experience delivering innovative theatre projects from concept to post-production. I specialise in funding applications, event management planning, touring logistics, creative development, and educational programming. I also bring a strong background in arts administration and community engagement, with a proven ability to lead projects, collaborate across departments, and deliver work of recognised artistic standard. I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and across community settings, from schools to cultural venues, and I am committed to developing inclusive, high-quality theatre that speaks to diverse audiences.

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I am a theatre director, producer, facilitator and arts manager with over a decade of experience delivering innovative theatre projects from concept to post-production. I specialise in funding applications, event management planning, touring logistics, creative development, and educational programming. I also bring a strong background in arts administration and community engagement, with a proven ability to lead projects, collaborate across departments, and deliver work of recognised artistic standard.

I thrive in cross-disciplinary teams and across community settings, from schools to cultural venues, and I am committed to developing inclusive, high-quality theatre that speaks to diverse audiences.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Work Experience

Founder, Artistic Director, Director & Producer at Shiva Productions
January 1, 2011 - Present
Founded and continue to lead an independent theatre company specialising in off-site and site-responsive performance, with national and international touring.
Project Manager at Gift Horse Theatre Company
September 1, 2021 - Present
Appointed by Dublin City Council Arts Office to project manage Twelfth Night at Merrion Square.
Assistant Theatre Director at Classic Stage Ireland (Project Arts Centre)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Auditions, actor support, rehearsal direction in director’s absence, production meetings, cross-department liaison and troubleshooting.
Casting Director at Classic Stage Ireland
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Talent scouting, audition scheduling, negotiations with agents, casting strategy, availability coordination, and recasting where required.
Lead Facilitator at Independent Theatre Workshop – Young Dramatic Arts Programme
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead planning and direction of youth productions (ages 16–19), including Macbeth and DNA (2025/26).
Programme Designer & Facilitator at Blakestown & Mountview Neighbourhood Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and delivered a four-week applied theatre programme exploring themes of power (ages 13–16).
Founder at Black Actors Workshop Ireland
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Established and delivered weekly acting workshops. Alumni include the first Black actors in Fair City; featured in The Irish Times and RTÉ’s MONO.
Creative & Cultural Educator at Future Learning Language School
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Designed and facilitated creative, culture and drama courses for international students and teachers; contributed to Eaquals accreditation.
Singer at Dublin Gospel Choir
January 1, 2015 - Present
Performance and collaborations with notable artists; active member since 2015.
Choir Director & Performer at Dev De Musical Lumiere Productions
January 1, 2024 - Present
Involvement as Choir Director and Performer; Scene + Heard Festival 2024; currently in production.

Education

M.A. Modern Drama & Directing Performance at University College Dublin
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Higher Diploma in Modern Drama at University College Dublin
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Qualifications

Higher Diploma Modern Drama
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
University College Dublin (UCD)
Masters Modern Drama & Directing Performance
April 20, 2026 - April 20, 2026
University College Dublin (UCD)

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert

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