Scene and Heard is a kickstarter, incubator, and nurturing platform for original shows, offering artists extensive support—from producer training, workshops, dramaturgy, mentoring, and design discussions to networking, green‑policy sessions, casting introductions, and promotional and technical guidance—culminating in public presentations each February.
Each year it attracts a diverse range of makers and invites submissions every September across all genres, including music, comedy, theatre, dance, poetry, puppetry, children’s theatre, drag, circus, and visual art, provided the work is original and authentic.
The 2026 edition will feature an exciting line‑up of ISACS member talent, and we encourage you to check out their highlighted shows below.
OutGrown GG Banshee: She’s Lost The Plot – Charlotte Bruce & Jake Fairbrother
Ochón | Pipe Down – Em Murphy + Sadbh Grehan (Produced by Aysegul Yuzel, Co-produced by Motion Chapel)
Fall of Periander – Jonathan Walsh
Timeweavers – Liza Cox (clown mentoring)
Athraitheoir – Aoibhinn O’Dea (Cast)
Lady on the Rock and Bedrott | CyberSex – Avram Rosewood (Lighting Design)
Dust | This Is Not a Place of Honour – Hannah Scully (Production)