Supporting Theatre and Dance in Northern Ireland

We connect, develop and champion artists, freelancers and organisations across the theatre and dance sector.

How We Support the Sector

Our work is built around three core areas that strengthen the theatre and dance sector across Northern Ireland.

Connect

We bring people together through networking, partnerships, events and collaboration locally and internationally.

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Develop

We support careers and organisations through mentoring, training, bursaries and flagship programmes.

Professional Development

Champion

We advocate for the value of theatre and dance through research, policy engagement and sector representation.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Members

265 +

Across Northern Ireland
and beyond

Arts Workers Engaged Annually

493 +

Through events, training
and support

invested on average annually

£ 55 k+

Through bursaries
and opportunities

Building a Stronger Creative Sector

Theatre and Dance NI is the leading support organisation for the theatre and dance sector in Northern Ireland.

We work with artists, freelancers and organisations to create opportunities, strengthen connections and represent the sector at every level.

Our mission is to help theatre and dance thrive as an essential part of cultural life, community wellbeing and the wider economy.

Opportunities, Support and Sector Services

Opportunities

Explore applications, bursaries and development opportunities from TDNI.

Training & Events

Discover professional training, networking and events across the sector.

Hire Equipment

Book dance floors, captioning equipment and ballet barres online.

Membership

Join a growing network with benefits, support and visibility.

Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest updates, sector stories and announcements from TDNI.

Fellows and partner organisations involved in Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland 2026 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe launch.|Group photograph of the artists

Spotlight on Theatre and Dance from Northern Ireland 2026: Featured productions announced

TDNI Supports 30 Delegates to Attend Belfast Gathering 2026

producers and directors from Northern Ireland.

Applications Open: Spotlight Fellowship Programme at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026

Making a Difference Across Performing Arts

We are proud to support artists, freelancers, and organisations across Northern Ireland through advocacy, professional development and practical support.

“INVEST has given me much-needed support to develop my creative practice, as well as training in essential areas and connections with other creatives.”

“I feel inspired and empowered to enact change or articulate to politicians what we need in our sector. Without Staging Change, I would feel lost and alone with these issues”

"Opportunities like Spotlight are invaluable for new writing and artists’ careers. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities and international connections it has created for my work.”

Join TDNI

Become part of a growing network of artists, freelancers and organisations shaping the future of theatre and dance in Northern Ireland. Access opportunities, discounts, promotion, support and connections.