Between 1989 and 2013 well over half a million second level students gained their first experience of serious professional theatre and of Shakespeare at a Second Age production. In addition, the company built a considerable following among theatre audiences for its productions and was a regular feature of the Irish theatre circuit.
During this period, between 1989 and 2013, many second-level students experienced their first involvement with professional theatre and Shakespeare through Second Age performances. The company also gained a significant following among theatre enthusiasts and became an integral part of the Irish theatrical landscape.