WELCOME TO THE 2008 SYNGE SUMMER SCHOOL

29 JUNE - 5 JULY 2008

General Information and Admissions

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Venues
Conference Centre, Avondale House, Rathdrum; Woodenbridge Hotel; Brockagh Centre, Laragh

Transport
Trains and buses to Rathdrum from Dublin. During the School transport will be arranged for school outings.

Registration
Sunday 29 June 2008, 12.00 - 3.00, Conference Centre, Avondale House, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow  

Lectures
Mornings at 9.30 and 11.15 with coffee break between lectures. All events are in the Conference Centre, Avondale House unless otherwise stated in the programme. 

Seminars
Students will meet on the Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 2.00 - 3.30 for seminars on one of the following subjects: the plays of J.M. Synge; contemporary Irish drama 1(McDonagh, Barry, Carr); contemporary Irish women's drama (Reid, Devlin, ).

Drama Workshop
We are pleased to continue the Drama Workshop in 2008. It will be conducted by Professor Mary Luckhurst

Theatre
Theatrical performance will take place at Avondale. There will also be a visit to the Abbey Theatre.

Fees
€300. This fee includes all lectures, seminars, readings, theatre performance, outings, transport to all venues. Friday night dinner and closing lunch. The drama workshop is an additional €60.

Application
Application should be made by post or email to the Secretary by 31st May 2008. A deposit of €50 must accompany the application. Fees must be paid on acceptance.  Places at the school are limited so you are urged to apply early.  The School is intended for those with an interest in Irish theatre and is definitely not restricted to university students or graduates.

Accommodation
A variety of accommodation is available in the area of the School; student on-site accommodation, local B&B and hotels. Please see the accommodation webpage for more information and booking details. 

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships will be awarded covering the cost of the fees.  When returning their application forms with deposit, applicants should write to the Director making their case for the award of a scholarship, including a letter of recommendation from a tutor, head of department or other appropriate person.

Page Updated 26 March, 2008
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