Permission to Play is a joyful, hands-on workshop designed for educators in the Early Learning & Care (ELC) sector. Developed by Graffiti’s BEAG Early Years Arts Programme, this session invites participants to reconnect with their own creativity through playful, arts-based exploration.
Rooted in 15 years of experience in early years arts practice, the workshop introduces a collaborative, process-led approach inspired by Graffiti BEAG’s work with children from birth to age three. Participants are invited to engage in a series of creative exercises that blend visual arts, music, movement and more – led by a multidisciplinary team of professional artists.
This immersive experience prioritises curiosity over outcomes and encourages instinctive expression. Educators consistently describe it as 'inspiring, imaginative, peaceful, and fun.'
Permission to Play offers a refreshing and empowering space for professional and personal growth.
At Graffiti Theatre Company, we believe that every child is born an artist—and our purpose is to make sure they stay that way. Since 1984, we’ve been igniting imaginations, nurturing bold ideas, and making space for young people to discover their voice through the transformative power of theatre and the arts.
Our vision is simple but powerful: theatre for every child.
From babies experiencing their first wonder-filled moments in our BEAG early years programme, to teens discovering their authentic voices through our Activate Youth Theatre, we champion creativity at every stage of childhood and young adulthood. We meet children where they are—in schools, communities, and in our own spaces—offering extraordinary, inclusive, and accessible arts experiences in English, Irish, and the many languages of childhood.
Venue | O'Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway
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