Siamsa Tíre, celebrating culture – Home to the National Folk Theatre of Ireland. Siamsa, pronounced “Shee-am-sa”, comes from the Irish language. The word itself expresses mirth and music, Tíre means ‘of the land’. At the heart of Siamsa Tíre lies a professional core group of full-time players supported by selected artists drawn from the local community but trained in the unique Siamsa style and idiom. Full-time and community performers, who have completed the company’s training scheme, integrate and blend into a dedicated and talented team. Siamsa Tíre is one of the busiest theatres and arts centres in Ireland. As home to the National Folk Theatre, we present five months of folk theatre productions from our repertoire between May and September. We also train young people in the traditional arts, produce new work and tour internationally throughout the rest of the year. From October to April, Siamsa Tíre hosts a wide range of events, including touring drama, classical music, comedy, dance and opera along with productions by local groups and musical societies. Our gallery spaces display the work of artists from Ireland and abroad as well as complementing the work of the National Folk Theatre during its repertory season.
