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

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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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