dermot daly
@dermotdaly.bsky.social
actor; director; writer; reader; filmmaker; dramaturg; musician; lecturer; researcher; trustee; student... (he/him)
TETHYS GODDESS OF FRESHWATER
www.dermotdaly.co.uk
TETHYS GODDESS OF FRESHWATER
www.dermotdaly.co.uk
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My second published academic (journal) work of 2025.
Youth theatre is important.
Young voices have things to say.
We must value both.
(Fully open access)
Youth theatre is important.
Young voices have things to say.
We must value both.
(Fully open access)
musicandartsinaction.net
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
My second published academic (journal) work of 2025.
Youth theatre is important.
Young voices have things to say.
We must value both.
(Fully open access)
Youth theatre is important.
Young voices have things to say.
We must value both.
(Fully open access)
RTYDS is looking for an exceptional Executive Director who is committed to addressing the inequity experienced by working class and low socio-economic artists to ensure they can sustain careers and thrive in the theatre industry.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 15th December 2025
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 15th December 2025
We are recruiting - Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme - RTYDS
The Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme (RTYDS) is recruiting!
www.rtyds.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
RTYDS is looking for an exceptional Executive Director who is committed to addressing the inequity experienced by working class and low socio-economic artists to ensure they can sustain careers and thrive in the theatre industry.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 15th December 2025
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 15th December 2025
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Audition alert!
To work with @paulavarjack.bsky.social on their show Nine Sixteenths which is going on tour next year.
Full details are here:
paulavarjack.com/9-16ths/cast...
To work with @paulavarjack.bsky.social on their show Nine Sixteenths which is going on tour next year.
Full details are here:
paulavarjack.com/9-16ths/cast...
Nine Sixteenths | Paula Varjack
paulavarjack.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Audition alert!
To work with @paulavarjack.bsky.social on their show Nine Sixteenths which is going on tour next year.
Full details are here:
paulavarjack.com/9-16ths/cast...
To work with @paulavarjack.bsky.social on their show Nine Sixteenths which is going on tour next year.
Full details are here:
paulavarjack.com/9-16ths/cast...
The penultimate launch event for the book is this evening… If you’re a writer, artist or practitioner within the creative sector this one is for you!
Booking link below.
Booking link below.
November 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The penultimate launch event for the book is this evening… If you’re a writer, artist or practitioner within the creative sector this one is for you!
Booking link below.
Booking link below.
After four brilliant in person launch events for ‘Being Black and British: Before During and After Drama School’ we go online for the last two.
Serendipity in Leicester are our hosts for two final events next week; one aimed at writers, artists & practitioners in the creative sector on Nov 3rd…
Serendipity in Leicester are our hosts for two final events next week; one aimed at writers, artists & practitioners in the creative sector on Nov 3rd…
Online Book Launch – Writers, Artists and Practitioners within the Creative Sector – Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage
www.serendipity-uk.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
After four brilliant in person launch events for ‘Being Black and British: Before During and After Drama School’ we go online for the last two.
Serendipity in Leicester are our hosts for two final events next week; one aimed at writers, artists & practitioners in the creative sector on Nov 3rd…
Serendipity in Leicester are our hosts for two final events next week; one aimed at writers, artists & practitioners in the creative sector on Nov 3rd…
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The extraordinary talent that was Nabil Shaban has left us
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
October 25, 2025 at 5:49 PM
The extraordinary talent that was Nabil Shaban has left us
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
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LIVERPOOL: @liveveryplay.bsky.social welcome us on Oct 24th at 19h30 to launch ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’. The incomparable Keisha Thompson & local hero Paislie Reid join me to dig into the book & its themes, working out how it & they speak to Liverpool now.
Dermot Daly Book Launch - Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres
A launch event for Dermot Daly's new book Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School...
everymanplayhouse.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
LIVERPOOL: @liveveryplay.bsky.social welcome us on Oct 24th at 19h30 to launch ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’. The incomparable Keisha Thompson & local hero Paislie Reid join me to dig into the book & its themes, working out how it & they speak to Liverpool now.
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MANCHESTER: The third of the launches of ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’ is at Factory International on Oct 23rd, kicking off at 18h00. Join chapter contributor (and legend) Keisha Thompson & I talking about the book, Manchester, making theatre & monochrome pictures.
Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School
Join writer Keisha Thompson and editor Dermot Daly for a discussion and Q&A on their new book about Black British Actors
factoryinternational.org
September 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
MANCHESTER: The third of the launches of ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’ is at Factory International on Oct 23rd, kicking off at 18h00. Join chapter contributor (and legend) Keisha Thompson & I talking about the book, Manchester, making theatre & monochrome pictures.
Very pleased that the #SupportPlaywrights playwrights flashmob is back next week and like last time, it’s national!
Drop in:
Friday 24th October
13h00 - 16h00
Venues across the country (see link)
Drop in:
Friday 24th October
13h00 - 16h00
Venues across the country (see link)
More Playwrights Flashmob venues and ticket offer for (the) Woman at Park Theatre
Playwrights Flashmob is back at several venues across the country on October 24th, plus a reduced ticket offer for our subscribers for (the) Woman at Park Theatre.
substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Very pleased that the #SupportPlaywrights playwrights flashmob is back next week and like last time, it’s national!
Drop in:
Friday 24th October
13h00 - 16h00
Venues across the country (see link)
Drop in:
Friday 24th October
13h00 - 16h00
Venues across the country (see link)
The great Yvonne Brewster has left us.
A giant on whose shoulders we stand.
Rest well.
A giant on whose shoulders we stand.
Rest well.
October 13, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The great Yvonne Brewster has left us.
A giant on whose shoulders we stand.
Rest well.
A giant on whose shoulders we stand.
Rest well.
These two make great friends.
Released a day apart, they’re almost twins.
Maybe putting both on reading lists and in libraries might be a good thing to do.
Maybe.
Released a day apart, they’re almost twins.
Maybe putting both on reading lists and in libraries might be a good thing to do.
Maybe.
October 8, 2025 at 6:13 AM
These two make great friends.
Released a day apart, they’re almost twins.
Maybe putting both on reading lists and in libraries might be a good thing to do.
Maybe.
Released a day apart, they’re almost twins.
Maybe putting both on reading lists and in libraries might be a good thing to do.
Maybe.
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We are thrilled that announce that Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School has published and share news of the upcoming national book launches.
You can spy more on the book (and order) here - spr.ly/63325A9zaD
You can spy more on the book (and order) here - spr.ly/63325A9zaD
October 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
We are thrilled that announce that Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School has published and share news of the upcoming national book launches.
You can spy more on the book (and order) here - spr.ly/63325A9zaD
You can spy more on the book (and order) here - spr.ly/63325A9zaD
Publication Day: It’s out, it exists!
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Publication Day: It’s out, it exists!
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Applications for Homegrown 2025/26 are now open!
This year-long programme for ages 18-25 is designed to support those who are keen to work professionally in theatre.
Apply by 5pm on Wed 1 Oct.
Apply for Homegrown Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA
Apply for Homegrown Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv
This year-long programme for ages 18-25 is designed to support those who are keen to work professionally in theatre.
Apply by 5pm on Wed 1 Oct.
Apply for Homegrown Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA
Apply for Homegrown Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv
September 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Applications for Homegrown 2025/26 are now open!
This year-long programme for ages 18-25 is designed to support those who are keen to work professionally in theatre.
Apply by 5pm on Wed 1 Oct.
Apply for Homegrown Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA
Apply for Homegrown Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv
This year-long programme for ages 18-25 is designed to support those who are keen to work professionally in theatre.
Apply by 5pm on Wed 1 Oct.
Apply for Homegrown Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA
Apply for Homegrown Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv
LIVERPOOL: @liveveryplay.bsky.social welcome us on Oct 24th at 19h30 to launch ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’. The incomparable Keisha Thompson & local hero Paislie Reid join me to dig into the book & its themes, working out how it & they speak to Liverpool now.
Dermot Daly Book Launch - Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School - Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres
A launch event for Dermot Daly's new book Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School...
everymanplayhouse.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:36 PM
LIVERPOOL: @liveveryplay.bsky.social welcome us on Oct 24th at 19h30 to launch ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’. The incomparable Keisha Thompson & local hero Paislie Reid join me to dig into the book & its themes, working out how it & they speak to Liverpool now.
MANCHESTER: The third of the launches of ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’ is at Factory International on Oct 23rd, kicking off at 18h00. Join chapter contributor (and legend) Keisha Thompson & I talking about the book, Manchester, making theatre & monochrome pictures.
Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School
Join writer Keisha Thompson and editor Dermot Daly for a discussion and Q&A on their new book about Black British Actors
factoryinternational.org
September 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
MANCHESTER: The third of the launches of ‘Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School’ is at Factory International on Oct 23rd, kicking off at 18h00. Join chapter contributor (and legend) Keisha Thompson & I talking about the book, Manchester, making theatre & monochrome pictures.
LONDON: The second launch for ‘Being Black and British’ (published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social) will be at @stratfordeast.com on Oct 3rd at 17h30 with contributors @excalibah.bsky.social, @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social, Hannah Alkhalu & Nuna Sandy moderated by Dr Samia La Virgne. (Link to follow)
‘Being Black and British: Before During and After Drama School’ is released on September 22 but is available to pre-order from TODAY.
Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library.
Launch event(s) to be shared…
Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library.
Launch event(s) to be shared…
Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School
Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School is about being Black, being British and being an actor before, during and after training.
Written by Black writers working in and around ...
www.routledge.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
LONDON: The second launch for ‘Being Black and British’ (published by @routledgebooks.bsky.social) will be at @stratfordeast.com on Oct 3rd at 17h30 with contributors @excalibah.bsky.social, @drhannahrobbins.bsky.social, Hannah Alkhalu & Nuna Sandy moderated by Dr Samia La Virgne. (Link to follow)
LEEDS: The first of five launches for the book is open for booking… I’ll be in conversation with the Vice Principal & Head of Drama about and around the book before a Q&A on Oct 1st at 18h00. Book your ticket?
(London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester [online], keep eyes out for events near you)
(London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester [online], keep eyes out for events near you)
September 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
LEEDS: The first of five launches for the book is open for booking… I’ll be in conversation with the Vice Principal & Head of Drama about and around the book before a Q&A on Oct 1st at 18h00. Book your ticket?
(London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester [online], keep eyes out for events near you)
(London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester [online], keep eyes out for events near you)
‘Being Black and British: Before During and After Drama School’ is released on September 22 but is available to pre-order from TODAY.
Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library.
Launch event(s) to be shared…
Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library.
Launch event(s) to be shared…
Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School
Being Black and British: Before, During and After Drama School is about being Black, being British and being an actor before, during and after training.
Written by Black writers working in and around ...
www.routledge.com
September 1, 2025 at 7:40 AM
‘Being Black and British: Before During and After Drama School’ is released on September 22 but is available to pre-order from TODAY.
Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library.
Launch event(s) to be shared…
Pre-order now - directly from the publisher on the link, your favourite bookshop, or your institutional or local library.
Launch event(s) to be shared…
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Our residencies are back!
We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors.
Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am
Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm
More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors.
Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am
Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm
More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
Associate Artistic Director Residency (artists page) - Regional Theatre Young Director Scheme - RTYDS
Fair Play Associate Artistic Director 2026-2027
RTYDS is partnering with three building-based theatre companies (outside of London) to each host a mid-career director or theatre maker from a working c...
bit.ly
August 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our residencies are back!
We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors.
Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am
Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm
More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
We've partnered with Bristol Old Vic, Leeds Playhouse & @liveveryplay.bsky.social for our Fair Play Associate Artistic Director Residency - paid opportunities for 3 mid-career working class directors.
Deadline: 18 Sep, 10am
Online Q&A: 1 Sep, 4pm
More info: bit.ly/45a8P0V
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Are you interested in using drama as a tool in your work with young people? We want to share our practice and ways of working to widen opportunities for young people in theatre and beyond.
Follow the link to apply: https://loom.ly/mLXA5bE
📅 Applications close Tuesday 12 August
Follow the link to apply: https://loom.ly/mLXA5bE
📅 Applications close Tuesday 12 August
August 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Are you interested in using drama as a tool in your work with young people? We want to share our practice and ways of working to widen opportunities for young people in theatre and beyond.
Follow the link to apply: https://loom.ly/mLXA5bE
📅 Applications close Tuesday 12 August
Follow the link to apply: https://loom.ly/mLXA5bE
📅 Applications close Tuesday 12 August
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Out now – Bruntwood at 20.
We're proud to have been the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting's publishing partner since its inception. We're delighted to publish this anthology which reflects its inestimable impact across the last two decades.
Get your copy now: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/bruntwood-at...
We're proud to have been the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting's publishing partner since its inception. We're delighted to publish this anthology which reflects its inestimable impact across the last two decades.
Get your copy now: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/bruntwood-at...
July 31, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Out now – Bruntwood at 20.
We're proud to have been the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting's publishing partner since its inception. We're delighted to publish this anthology which reflects its inestimable impact across the last two decades.
Get your copy now: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/bruntwood-at...
We're proud to have been the Bruntwood Prize for Playwriting's publishing partner since its inception. We're delighted to publish this anthology which reflects its inestimable impact across the last two decades.
Get your copy now: www.nickhernbooks.co.uk/bruntwood-at...
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An idiot’s guide to the fringe: 10 ways to be a bad producer, according to Ellie Keel👇
Ellie Keel on 10 ways to be a bad Edinburgh Fringe producer
As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe commences, Ellie Keel highlights some of the biggest mistakes one can make as a producer and how to avoid those pitfalls
www.thestage.co.uk
July 31, 2025 at 11:24 AM
An idiot’s guide to the fringe: 10 ways to be a bad producer, according to Ellie Keel👇
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New on the blog, #disabled actor and director Lara Wilson on finding confidence in her artistic identity, and the importance of the arts giving "a voice to people who aren’t normally seen."
www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...
www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...
July 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New on the blog, #disabled actor and director Lara Wilson on finding confidence in her artistic identity, and the importance of the arts giving "a voice to people who aren’t normally seen."
www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...
www.redladder.co.uk/i-thought-if...
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The University of Edinburgh has received the race and history review which it commissioned, detailing the institutions links to slavery and colonialism. It has published the review here
www.ed.ac.uk/about/race-r...
www.ed.ac.uk/about/race-r...
Review of Race and History | The University of Edinburgh
The academically-led review explores historic racial and colonial injustices, including enslavement, linked to the University as well as reassessing current policies and procedures.
www.ed.ac.uk
July 27, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The University of Edinburgh has received the race and history review which it commissioned, detailing the institutions links to slavery and colonialism. It has published the review here
www.ed.ac.uk/about/race-r...
www.ed.ac.uk/about/race-r...