DARREN YORKE

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I'm creator-performer with a rich interdisciplinary arts practice rooted in spontaneous theatre and improvisation. My work prioritises connection and accessibility in play, creativity and performance—with a particular focus on making work with and for children and young people.

Hailing from a family of early childhood educators in Longford, I hold a BA in Drama & Theatre Studies from Trinity College Dublin and developed my practice at The Improv Centre in Vancouver, where I trained and performed with Vancouver TheatreSports™ from 2014 to 2016. 

Inspired by Keith Johnstone’s pioneering ‘Impro’ methodology, I established Grand Stretch®in 2017 as Ireland’s leading member of the International TheatreSports™ Institute. What began with public offerings has evolved into a socially engaged and accessible practice, deeply committed community-building. Our mission is to level the playing field, make things happen, and raise the game for players and theatre makers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, in the spirit of “it’s all to play for!”