Marie Mullen Bursary for Female Artists 2020

Druid is delighted to announce that the annual Marie Mullen Bursary for female theatre artists working in Ireland in the fields of design, directing and dramaturgy is now open for submissions.

Named after actor and Druid co-founder Marie Mullen, the award is intended to address the historic imbalance of female representation in theatre and to support the professional development of women in Irish theatre. The bursary is open to female designers, directors and dramaturgs, who have a proven commitment to Irish theatre.

Over the past 2 years, the recipients of the Marie Mullen Bursary have played a valuable role within Druid’ said Artistic Director, Garry Hynes. ‘We’re looking forward to welcoming and working with the next winner of the bursary as we continue to make plans for the rest of the year and beyond.’

The Marie Mullen Bursary has been an incredibly unique experience that has given me the chance to work with a ground-breaking company and designers that I admire, in a warm and encouraging environment.’ said Clíodhna Hallissey, the 2019/2020 recipient of the award. ‘It’s been an important stepping stone in my career, one that I would highly encourage others to take.’

This award will provide a female theatre artist with the time, physical resources and mentoring necessary to support their work. There will be one recipient of the Marie Mullen Theatre Bursary in 2020.

The successful recipient will receive:

  • A residency with Druid on a company production in 2020/2021
  • One to one session with Marie Mullen on working in the theatre industry
  • Mentoring opportunities with theatre professionals
  • For directors/dramaturgs: a contract to act as dramaturg/direct a Druid Debut
  • Opportunities to engage with the Druid Ensemble
  • Opportunities to attend FUEL and Druid Academy workshops and events
  • A bursary award of €2,000


How to apply

Applications will be accepted from noon (GMT) Wednesday 13 May until noon (GMT) Wednesday 10 June 2020.

The Marie Mullen Bursary is supported by Thomas Campbell Jackson & Penny Jackson