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 The Playhouse 

"The award-winning Playhouse is based in Artillery Street and was established in 1992 with a grant of just £300. Since then it has grown to become one of Ireland’s leading award-winning multi-disciplinary Community Art Resource Centres based on a neutral site within the city centre. It is a self-help, grass roots, bottom-up community development project which is people centred and has charitable status"

"A pacesetting arts organisation driving community creativity through the city. The refurbishment of the Derry Playhouse on Artillery Street has won a major architectural award and the art centre featured in the BBC4 ‘Restoration’ programme. This is an opportunity to view the fine scheme of restoration that has been completed. Few cities in the UK or Ireland can match Derry’s reputation for encouraging community involvement in the arts. One of the principal generators of this growing trend has been the unique Derry Playhouse, one of the first community arts centres in Ireland when established in 1992 and now the largest. Situated in the heart of the historic walled city, The Playhouse boasts a state-of-the-art auditorium with seating for up to 175 delegates, with additional breakout and training rooms available in one of the most unique settings in the North West."

"Situated within the city walls, the Playhouse is one of Ireland's leading Community Art Resource Centres. The work involves refurbishment of existing B1 listed buildings, demolition of 2 stair towers and rear courtyard extension, plus new extension.

The design was conceived by Blonski Architects and will provide high quality workshop spaces, a dance studio, gallery and a fully equipped contemporary auditorium seating 200, as well as a café and theatre bar. This contract started in October 2007 and is due to finish in January 2009."

Recent productions.