Hi there,
We hope you are really well.
Here are three events we have coming up in November that we hope will be of interest.
· Free Theatre Green Book Training
Production Companies & Producers: 5 November, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Freelance Directors & Designers: 12 November, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Both cohorts: 19 November, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
· Can AI be your newest creative collaborator?
Online Workshop, 26 November 11:00am
· Launching our new initiative ‘PAF Connects’ at the Abbey
Sector networking followed by Emma, 27 November, 6.30pm
Join the Irish Theatre Green Book Programme – A Path to Sustainable Theatre
The Irish version of the Theatre Green Book, launching in November 2024, provides a roadmap for creating more sustainable productions at every level, from Basic to Net Zero. Developed in collaboration with sustainability experts and theatre professionals, this guidebook is designed to help you reduce your environmental impact while maintaining creative excellence.
Theatre Green Book Training
Performing Arts Forum & Green Arts Initiative in Ireland are delighted to be collaborating with CCI Skillnet to offer a Theatre Green Book training series specifically tailored for Independent Production Companies, Freelance Producers, Production Managers, Freelance Directors, and Designers.
This free online training led by Sinéad Wallace will introduce you to the Theatre Green Book’s principles and practices, helping you transform your productions into more sustainable ones.
Production Companies & Producers: 5 November, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Freelance Directors & Designers: 12 November, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Both cohorts: 19 November, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Lots more info and registration over her.
Please apply by 10am on 30 October.
Can AI be your newest creative collaborator?
In this online workshop, we’ll explore how AI is redefining possibilities across the performing arts. Led by Jo Mangan, who has been at the forefront of embracing the opportunities immersive technologies and AI can bring to creative work, and who originated The Performance Corporation’s Arts and Technology SPACE Programme residency in Paris, this session will delve into how AI can be used as a true creative collaborator.
Lots more information on the session over here.
Date & Time: 26 November, 11:00 AM (approx. 75 minutes)
Venue: Online via Zoom
Registration: Free, but registration is required.
Image by Jo Mangan in collaboration with Midjourney AI
In the coming months, we will be holding additional sessions focused on AI, exploring policies and broader implications.
Launching our new initiative ‘PAF Connects’ at the Abbey
Sector networking followed by Emma, 27 November, 6.30pm
At the core of the Performing Arts Forum is our commitment to connection—building relationships, strengthening bonds, and fostering a true sense of community within the arts. Sharing the experience of live performance is a vital part of this connection.
With this in mind, we are delighted to launch PAF Connects, a new initiative offering discounted tickets paired with exclusive networking events.
Join us for the very first PAF Connects at the Abbey Theatre!
For just €20, you’ll enjoy a ticket to Claire O’Reilly’s joyful reimagining of Jane Austen’s Emma (stage adaptation by Kate Hamill), delicious refreshments, and a drink at our pre-show networking session. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow practitioners, share ideas, strengthen your ties within the arts community and have some fun along the way.
Don’t miss out on this exciting evening of theatre and connection on 27 November!
Please complete this form to book your tickets and we will send you a payment link.
We’re expecting this allocation to sell out, so early booking advised.
We are collaborating with Zanzibar Locke and StayCity Apart Hotels to offer discounted rates for this and other nights. For more information, please contact Paul at Paul@performingartsforum.ie.
Information Session
Earlier in the month, we hosted an online meeting to address some of the pressing questions from our members regarding Revenue guidelines on definition of employment, enhanced Revenue reporting, and Auto Enrolment. Bruce Stanley, Tax Partner at HLB Ireland expertly led the discussion, providing valuable insights.
You may already be aware of these changes, but they have significant implications for the sector, particularly in terms of employment definitions, which will likely lead to capacity and resource challenges. You can access the recording and resources from the session on this link.
Tax and Employment in the Arts Factsheet
As income tax season approaches, we’d like to remind you of our Tax and Employment in the Arts Factsheet. This resource provides valuable insights into the advantages and challenges of self-employment, registering as self-employed, Artist Exemption, and managing both PAYE employment and self-employment. It also covers unemployment considerations, claimable expenses, filing tax returns, record keeping, tax bands and credits, as well as VAT considerations.
At the core of Performing Arts Forum is the profound value of connection. It’s about the relationships that are built, the ties that are strengthened, and the sense of belonging that sustains the performing arts community. You can find out more about our background and our transition from Theatre Forum to Performing Arts Forum. And if you’re not a member already, we’d love to welcome you on board as a member.
Two things to download include:
· The PDF of a poster that can be printed to advertise Performing Arts Forum and the supports we provide, which can be displayed in arts centres and green rooms across Ireland. We also have printed copies in the office (Festival House, Dublin 2), if you are in Dublin and are interested in collecting any hard copies. We can also send/drop them to you, if convenient.
· We have also created new Members Badges below for you to feature on your website, to be linked to www.performingartsforum.ie (Double click, right click, Save as):
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