Daily: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm, Friday 1st May – Friday 8th May In the Radisson Hotel A gentle discussion/reflection on the previous night’s play This new initiative allows festival goers and others, an opportunity to talk about the Play What did you like? What did you notice? What are you puzzled about? The Acting - The Directing - The Play itself Even if you did not attend the play please come along With a host and a cup of tea, join us while we try to answer Strictly personal - No adjudicators allowed Free Event

Thursday 7th May, 11am ‘Get Wicked Workshop’. All Welcome to an interactive and experiential workshop, which uses creativity, humour, drama and playful disruption to broaden and encourage alternative perspectives. Hosted by Dr. Caroline Coyle, Artist and writer from Ireland and with Cynthia Bruinsma, Artist and photographer from Friesland, in the Netherlands, the informal session combines theory, practical exercises reflection and dialogue. Limited to 20 participants. TUS University Admission FREE, please register at https://www.eventbrite.com

Thursday 7th May, 3pm Historic Walking Tour of Athlone  Start Point: Dean Crowe Theatre A walking trail with Historian Gearoid O’Brien. Dress appropriately for the weather approximately one hour duration. Free Event