Children’s Theatre

This physically compact and intimate room was specifically designed for children. It contains a distinctive storyteller's chair designed by Ben Russell. With the ability to black or white out the room and control the light by means of electrically charged glazed screens, this room encourages creative activity and the development of imagination. Audio patch panels and IT connection points make this room ideal for small meetings or discussion groups.

Recording Studio

If the rest of the building refers to the heritage of language this space is in stark contrast with state of the art recording facilities.

Writers’ Wall

Embedded in the wall at ground level is a collection of 212 original handwritten pieces donated to the Centre by writers from all over the island of Ireland. The pieces are stored in glass phials containing fibre optic lights and commissioned from Killian Schurmann and via an Arts and Business scheme with Perfecseal the contents can be viewed on a touchscreen PC located in the Reception Area.

Moving on up

As you move out of the Reception Area the Mezzanine and First Floors can be accessed either by the lift or stairs allowing access for all to the coffee house, library and main rooms. The Staircase also shows a plaque to commemorate a piece of work commissioned by the VAC with assistance from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland (Lottery Funds) composed by Sir John Tavener to mark the official opening of the Centre and the organization’s ten year anniversary. The Mother of God 1999 had its world premiere 26th April 2002.

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