About Nomad
NOMAD was set up in January 2006 to further the development of the performing arts in the North Midlands region and extend the parameters of regional, national and international performances available to venues and their audiences.
The partnership network set out to encourage more theatre companies both national and international to tour to the region, to produce high quality theatre and ultimately to enrich and strengthen performing arts practice in the region and shape the future development of touring.
Nomad is the first network of its kind, being a partnership of venues and a professional theatre company working together to change the face of touring and theatre in the region.
In 2007 "Conversations on a Homecoming", NOMAD's debut venture in association
with Livin Dred, took to the road. The show, which played to full houses in most
venues, was a huge success, not only with critics, but with the people of the north
midlands region. A very positive indication of things to come...
The Dead School was a phenomenal success. Touring initially in 2008,
receiving three Irish Times Theatre Award Nominations incl Best Production.
Revived for the '09 Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival and again in 2010 for a
smash hit run in the Tricycle Theatre, London.
2009 was a busy year for Nomad with another Irish Times Theatre Award Nominated production Observe The Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme and their first venture into children's theatre with Monkey Shine Theatre Companies production of The Gift
Supported by The Arts Council/An Chomhairle Ealaíon
Members
Backstage
Theatre, Longford
"We are delighted at Backstage Theatre to be involved in the Nomad Network. We
view theatre networks as the way forward, promoting touring and the creation of work
regionally and working together to create a strong voice to ensure that the best in
theatre, both Irish and international, reaches our audiences".
Mona Considine
Droichead Arts
Centre, Drogheda
"Working with a group of incredibly talented people from all areas of theatre
production, to create work we are proud of and believe in, has offered me as a venue
manager the chance to be innovative and creative from the outset, in amidst the
adminstrative pressures which so often shadows the reasons I love the arts... A breath of
fresh air!"
Marcella Bannon
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David Quinlan
Livin Dred Theatre Company, Virginia
"Both myself and Livin Dred are delighted to be involved in NOMAD. I feel NOMAD is
one of the most important things to happen in the arts community of the North Midlands in
many years. Make voyages. Conquer them. There's nothing else".
Padraic
Mc Intyre
Mullingar
Arts Centre
"Mullingar is proud and pleased for the opportunity to be part of Nomad and create
a professional theatrical experience, that is rooted in the North Midlands, for our
audience. Viva le country, viva le drama, Viva Nomad."
Sean Lynch
Ramor Theatre, Virginia
"NOMAD began its life in the Ramor Theatre in January 2006 so it gives me great pleasure now to host Conversations on a Homecoming, its first production. It has been an exciting journey in the company of fellow & "Nomaders" who share the one vision of creating high quality theatre for our region that its audience can relate to. On the journey we have had a lot of hard work, commitment, belief, hope and great fun. Personally I have enjoyed every minute of it. With a dedicated and talented Director and high Calibre cast and Crew we hand Conversations over to you now - enjoy, but...
"Tread softly for you tread on our dreams".
Mary Hanley
Roscommon Arts
Centre, Roscommon
"Nomad allows us the opportunity to bring something special to our audiences which
we have nurtured and developed with them in mind. It offers us a rare opportunity to
support the creation of quality professional performances in our region,which we know will
both entertain and develop audiences and hope will inspire others in the future."
Averyl Dooher
