“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” — Willy Wonka.

Named the Butlers Chocolates Bursary and available to students aged 5 – 16 years of age, this Bursary will provide one recipient the opportunity to train for a full year in a Young Gaiety course and attend GSA’s prestigious Easter & Summer camps. The Bursary also covers associated travel costs to ensure there are no hurdles, financial or otherwise, presented for the student or their family. Nominations for this wonderful opportunity shall be made by local Deis schools on behalf of their students.

Both Irish owned companies, established in Dublin city centre, are household names and seek to infuse joy into the Irish family experience. The partnership shows a commitment in the young people of Ireland and champions the potential that can be unlocked when using creativity. This announcement heralds an important step towards fostering inclusivity within the educational sphere at its roots.

With a special recipe of accessibility, creativity & commitment, both companies are keen to encourage young people of Ireland to pursue their dreams and strive for more, regardless of their circumstances.

About Butlers Chocolates
Founded in 1932, Butlers Chocolates is Ireland’s premier family-owned company dedicated to the craft of exceptional chocolate-making. Every day, their team of devoted chocolatiers create unforgettable experiences for you to discover and savour through their delicious chocolates and Butlers Chocolate Cafés. From its early days in Lad Lane, the company now employs more than 500 people, owning and operating 26 Butlers Chocolate Cafés in Ireland.
Butlers is a member of Origin Green, Ireland’s national food and drink sustainability programme. All Butlers Chocolates are made exclusively from sustainably sourced cocoa and contain no palm oil. There are over 6,500 square metres of solar panels on its roof in Clonshaugh, providing over 25% of the factory’s electricity needs.

Contact Information
For more information about the Butlers Bursary please contact:
Maeve Whelan
General Manager
Gaiety School of Acting
+353 1 67 99 277
manager@gaietyschool.com