COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 28, 2016

QUESTION NO. 7

QUESTION: Councillor C. O'Connor

"To ask the Chief Executive to present an update on his plans to attract additional shows to the Civic Theatre in the coming year, if he appreciates the importance of the Civic Theatre to the cultural life of Tallaght and the wider County and will he make a statement?"

REPLY:

"Under its new Artistic Director the Civic remains fully committed to playing a central role at the heart of the cultural life of Tallaght and the wider South County Dublin area.  The Artistic Director works closely with a wide range of producers, companies and artists throughout Ireland (and where possible internationally) so as to bring a highly diverse, high quality programme of events with cutting edge new dramas, classic works, light entertainment, popular musical artists, comedy and family programming. The Civic has an outstanding record and reputation for its quality of service, engagement and creativity, something the Artistic Director will be developing further.  In particular the Civic will look to grow its local connections and offer opportunities for local artists and groups to gain increased access to its facilities and to have their work presented."