Artist’s Residency

A two-week residency offering early-career artists dedicated space, time and resources to develop their craft or creative project. Hosted at Accidental in Belfast and An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. 

Technical Placements

An open call-out for technicians to take part in placements and exchanges with the in-house technical teams at Accidental in Belfast and An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. Placements are tailored to the individual - from shadowing an experienced team on a live production, to getting hands-on with a specific project, to cross-training in a new skill area.

Announcing our Northern Borders Artists in Residence 2026

We’re thrilled to announce our Northern Borders Artists in Residence for 2026 in partnership with An Grianán Theatre.

Maighréad Ní Ghrásta, Artist in Residence for Accidental, Belfast

Maighréad Ní Ghrásta is a West Donegal native developing a new interdisciplinary practice across voice, sound, theatre and performance. At an early stage in this work, she is exploring how Donegal Irish, traditional vocal practices, mythology and inherited forms can become material for contemporary composition and performance.

Her practice investigates identity, belonging, grief, resilience and the body, with particular interest in the relationships between voice, language, dialect, memory and place. Working in Irish and English, Maighréad is currently undertaking an MA in Creative Practice at ATU Sligo and developing this new direction through opportunities including her residency at Accidental Theatre, Belfast.

Michael Lavery, Artist in Residence for An Grianán Theatre, Letterkenny

Michael is a Belfast based Theatre maker and performer, who explores the lesser seen and complex side of queer life through theatre and cabaret. 

He is a graduate of Drama from Queen's University and his first full length play, developed with Patchwork Productions, received a rehearsed reading at the Garter Lane Theatre as part of Waterford Pride. He was a member of the NSDF Lab 2021, Abbey Theatre Dublin 'Windows 21," project and The National Theatre of London’s Young Writers Programme 2022. He has also worked as a director on Hawthorne's No Entry and was Assistant Director on Spoiled for Dublin Fringe 2026, as well as a production assistant of Skelpielimmer's Shame Show.

Northern Borders: Artist Residency

The Northern Borders residency gives artists time, space and support to develop their creative practice or new work, hosted by Accidental in Belfast and An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny.

This inaugural residency is kindly supported by the Shared Island Civic Fund, DFA.

Technical Placements

In partnership with An Grianán Theatre and funded by Shared Island Civic Society Fund.

An open call-out for technicians to take part in placements and exchanges with the in-house technical teams at Accidental in Belfast or An Grianán Theatre in Letterkenny. Placements are tailored to the individual - from shadowing an experienced team on a live production, to getting hands-on with a specific project, to cross-training in a new skill area. Whether you're just starting out or you’re an early-career technician looking to broaden your specialism and connections, this is a chance to get involved with real working venues and join a growing network of technicians across the north.

This opportunity is for technicians based in the northern counties of Ireland - Donegal, Monaghan, Louth, Tyrone, Leitrim, Derry, Cavan, Fermanagh, Armagh, Antrim and Down

Placement Objectives

Placements aim to build technical skills, share knowledge and create connections for those working, or aspiring to work, as technicians in the creative industries in Ireland. There will be a range of opportunities from shadowing for young people to specific project work for existing technicians who want to broaden their skillsets or connections. 

What the Placement Provides

• Vocational & hands-on placement working alongside in-house venue teams

• Experience across a range of technical work - including audio mixing, live-streaming, filming and operating live theatre shows etc. 

• Skills development and mentoring from experienced professionals

• Insight into the day-to-day running of a working theatre venue

• Networking opportunities across both venues

• Access to a range of organisations that need casual theatre technician staff on a regular basis

Fees & Expenses

• Travel covered

• Accommodation Covered (in specific circumstances)

• Some placements include a fee, paid to the technician, of €180 (full day) / €90 (half day) - this depends on the nature of the placement and is not guaranteed in all cases

Duration 

Dependent on individual and venue, interests and programmed projects. 

How to Apply:

• CV 

• Outline of what you would like to get out of a placement and which area you’d prefer to train in (lighting, sound etc.)

Please send applications to: info@accidentaltheatre.co.uk
Subject line: Northern Borders Technical Placements – [Your Name]

We actively encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in the arts sector, including those from Global Majority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, d/Deaf and disabled people, and those from working-class backgrounds. If you have access needs related to the application process, please let us know.

Closing Date: Rolling (but limited slots available)

Please note applications will be scanned for AI/ML and may be rejected.

This Role is kindly supported by the Shared Island Civic Fund.