DDF News — 1 May 2025
DDF IN THE MEDIA: What People Are Saying About Us
We’ve had an exciting few months here at DDF, and it’s been a joy to see our work and collaborations gaining attention across national media.
From in-depth interviews and thoughtful features to programme previews and panel highlights, we’ve been lucky to be part of some fantastic coverage.
If you’ve missed any of it, we’ve pulled together a round-up of recent press mentions.
Have a scroll, have a read, and get to know the people and performances that are shaping this year’s festival and beyond.
Spotlight Interviews & Features
RTÉ, 11 May 2025
RTÉ highlights the 21st Dublin Dance Festival, featuring the debut of Luail, Ireland’s new national dance company.
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The Irish Times, 26 April 2025
Michael Seaver gave us a generous behind-the-scenes look at Luail, Ireland’s new national dance company, and its debut at DDF.
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The Irish Times, 26 April 2025
Michael Seaver gave us a generous behind-the-scenes look at Luail, Ireland’s new national dance company, and its debut at DDF.
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No More Workhorse, 24 April 2025
A thoughtful Q&A with Jazmin Chiodi dives into the curatorial choices and inspirations behind this year's festival..
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Totally Dublin, 07 April 2025
Our inspiring Artistic Director, Jazmin Chiodi, was interviewed for a feature that appeared both online and in print, with the bonus of making the cover! Journalist John Brereton explored the creative vision behind this year’s Edition of DDF.
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Image Magazine
We were thrilled to be included in the Fresh Finds section of their Spring print edition.
Reviews
No More Workhorse, 26 May 2025 – Scorched Earth review by Morgan Quinn
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Irish Times, 24 May 2025 – Scorched Earth review by Michael Seaver
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No More Workhorse, 21 May 2025 – Swan Lake review by Morgan Quinn
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Irish Times, 21 May 2025 – Swan Lake review by Christie Seaver
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Irish Times, 21 May 2025 – Re:INCARNATION review by Michael Seaver
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No More Workhorse, 19 May 2025 – Somnole review by Morgan Quinn
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No More Workhorse, 16 May 2025 – Specky Clark review by Morgan Quinn
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Irish Times, 16 May 2025 – Specky Clark review by Michael Seaver
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Irish Times, 16 May 2025 – Somnole review by Michael Seaver
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No More Workhorse, 14 May 2025 – Chora review by Morgan Quinn
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Chora by Luail – Ireland’s National Dance Company, in the Press
As the new and ambitious inaugural work by Luail begins to take shape, Chora has caught the eye of journalists and broadcasters. Here are just a few snippets to give you a taste of what's to come:
RTÉ.ie / Culture, 5 May 2025 – Piece by Liz Roche on the beginnings of Luail, including Chora
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Lyric FM / Marty in the Morning, 29 April 2025 – Interview with Liz Roche (Chora)
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The Irish Times, 26 April 2025 – Behind the Scenes at Luail
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RTÉ Arena, 22 April 2025 – Radio interview with Mufutau "Junior" Yusuf (Chora)
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Image.ie, 20 March 2025 – My Life in Culture: Contemporary Dancer Rosie Stebbing
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A Few More Highlights
Irish Times, 3 May 2025 – Swan Lake feature with front cover placement in The Ticket
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Irish Independent, 18 April 2025 – The Weekend Hitlist
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Totally Dublin, 21 March 2025
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Journal of Music in Ireland, 5 March 2025
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Sunday Times, 20 April 2025 – Print feature on Luke Murphy
We’re grateful to every writer, editor, and broadcaster who’s taken the time to cover our work and to you, our audience, for following along.