The Second International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival will be held from the 3rd to 15th of May 2005.

The Festival will provide an opportunity to showcase the contribution of gay men to theatre, past and present. It is designed to give contextual visibility to the talents of gay men, which historically were concealed by criminalization, and will present productions from Ireland and abroad. The Festival builds on opportunities for visibility, and affirmation for existing and emerging gay artists and theatrical works created during the very successful first festival in May '04. The opportunity is also created to present the historic contribution of gay artists in the more open context of modern times.

The Festival's criteria for programme inclusion are broadly interpreted to include works by gay writers, works that have a gay relevance or theme, or works that include either performance or another artistic contribution by gay men. Participation and attendance is open to all who wish to witness and acknowledge the immense contribution of gay men to theatre in all its forms, both past and present.

FESTIVAL SEASON TICKETS priced 90 EURO will be available from the Central Ticket Bureau, 33 Eden Quay, Dublin 1. Website : www.centralticketbureau.com or telephone : 01 8721122