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Ivan Birthistle

Ivan is the head of the Sound Department at the Lir National Academy of Dramatic Arts. He has has been working as a composer and sound designer in theatre for over twenty years working with nearly every major theatre company in the country. He has a long history with CoisCéim having designed many shows for them with Vincent Doherty. Ivan also has a background in live music having played in many bands, most notably Schtum, Nina Hynes and the Husbands, and has released many records over the last 25 years. 

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