National Association For Youth Drama

NAYD is the development organisation for youth drama and theatre in Ireland. NAYD supports youth drama in practice and policy, and supports the sustained development of youth theatres in Ireland. NAYD has a membership of over 60 youth theatres throughout Ireland and supports the sustained development of youth theatres in partnership with local authorities, youth services and arts centres. Our programme includes the National Youth Theatre, the Young Critics Programme and the New Stage new writing initiative. We also develop resources and deliver training designed for youth theatre/drama practitioners. We also run a full time FETAC accredited drama facilitation training programme called ArtsTrain. And do lots more too.......