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Article: Bursaries, shows and a handful of pianists
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- The Irish Times
- Article date:
- June 13, 2009
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HATS OFF to anyone opting for a career in performance, for whom
life can be a challenge whether times are good or bad. So every
assistance in funding training is welcome - and there isn't enough
of it about, writes DEIRDRE FALVEY
The Gaiety Theatre this week announced the recipients of its
annual bursary awards, a scheme it started a few years ago after the
gorgeous Victorian theatre had a major refurbishment. Four students,
two each of acting and music at the Gaiety School of Acting and the
Royal Irish Academy of Music, each received [euro]2,500 towards
their studies from Gaiety MD John Costigan. Both Gaiety School
director Patrick Sutton and RIAM director John O'Conor, along with
some ...