|
Irish Theatre Institute officially launched its new premises in Sesptember 2008. The launch was performed by Minister Martin Mansergh TD, Minister of State at the Departments of Finance and Arts, Sport & Tourism, with special responsibility for the Arts and by Mary Cloake, Director of the Arts Council. ITI is housed in an early Georgian building located at 17 Eustace Street in Temple Bar, Dublin's cultural quarter. The move to No. 17 marked a significant growth in the organisation and means that ITI can continue to deliver its artistic and management objectives by providing a high quality, professional services to the Irish theatre sector and its international visitors. The four storey building has been fully refurbished to ITI’s brief and represents an important new asset for theatre in Ireland as well as a permanent base from which ITI can continue to expand and grow.
To view this photo slideshow, you will need to download and install Adobe Flash Player.
Facilities
The new premises allow ITI to provide an enhanced service for Irish companies and artists and for guests from abroad. The available facilities, which are offered at very favourable rates, include rooms for casting sessions, meetings and play reading rehearsals, research resources, free Wifi access and subsidised 'hotdesks' for short term projects. Hire rates are available based on the circumstances of users e.g:
- Individual artists or unsubsidised companies;
- 'Out of town' arts organisations;
- Subsidised production companies/venues/networks;
- Film/TV companies;
- Training providers (max. 16 people)
Hire rates include insurance for individual artists and unincorporated groups, heat and light, Wifi access, tea and coffee making facilities and, on request, use of the in-house projector / screen. No. 17 Eustace Street is very convenient for the Luas Red line from Heuston and Connolly stations.
About the House
The building itself is of cultural significance and has a long and varied history, having been constructed sometime between 1708 and 1715. Number 17 can be considered quite unique as, throughout its history, it accommodated a broad range of occupants from a Lord Mayor of Dublin, Sir Thomas Blackhall, through to merchants, goldsmiths, gun-makers and solicitors. The street itself was home to the infamous Eagle Tavern, which played a crucial role in 1798 rebellion. 17 Eustace Street was also a tavern - The Sign of the Three Stags Heads - in the 18th century, when it was home to the Corporation of Apothecaries.
[Excerpt from Somerville-Woodward & Morris, 17 Eustace Street: A History, 2007]
|
