Limerick Youth Theatre’s Transition Year Theatre company proudly presents I am Human written and directed by John Hogan. In I am Human a mad scientist creates new life and as the play unfolds the audience sees how this creation affects the lives of ordinary villagers and a troupe of musicians locked in prison. In this original comic piece of theatre expect to see monsters, murders and mayhem. Working with 22 transition year students from schools in Limerick city and county, the play will be staged by the Transition Year Theatre (TYT) Company at Belltable on 24 & 25 February 2026.
John Hogan, writer and director of I am Human: ‘Every year, we are fortunate to receive many applications from transition year students to take part in TYT. For me, this means writing an original play with anywhere from 15-30 characters in it so that each member of the cast gets the chance to show off their creative skills and talent. Ensemble plays are the best way to incorporate as many characters interspersed with live music and movement pieces to include everyone. When you have a cast of 22 with two sets of twins – a first for Limerick Youth Theatre – this is no mean feat.’
Angie Smalis, Artistic Director of LYT further commented: ‘We are thrilled that we can offer TY students, from 6 different schools, the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on work experience at Limerick Youth Theatre. This really does give students an insight into how a theatre company is run and the work involved in staging a show at a professional venue. It is wonderful for an organisation like ours to be able to continue to maintain a high level of engagement with schools. We are very thankful to the team who are mentoring the young artists on this journey. The play is funny and it’s going to be a great night out for family and friends and school communities.’
Limerick Youth Theatre is delighted to be able to run its Transition Year Theatre Company thanks to the generous support from Limerick & Clare Education Training Board through its UBU fund.
Shows: Tuesday 24 February @ 19.30 | Wednesday 25 February @ 11.00 (2 shows in total)
Where: Belltable
Ticket: €10
School bookings and under 18s: €5
Tickets: 061 953 400 or www.limetreebelltable.ie
Transition Youth Theatre (TYT) is a special outreach programme offered to transition year students by Limerick Youth Theatre. The programme gives students interested in all aspects of theatre, a chance to stage their own production with a professional crew in an established venue in Limerick city.
Limerick Youth Theatre (LYT) is a company of young performers, dancers, writers to provide opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to cross social/cultural divides through youth drama experiences. It runs a two-year training course in theatre and performing arts.