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Introduction to Voice-Over Acting - Weekend Course

This workshop will cover the core skills required to pursue a career in voice-over work in TV, Radio, Documentaries, Cartoons, Gaming and Audiobooks: The ...

Begins: 27/09/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 weekend
When: Saturdays, Sundays, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Screen Acting - Level 1

Participants will learn the differences between what is effective on stage versus the demands of the screen. As well as developing strategies for meeting the dema...

Begins: 12/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Mondays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Screen Acting Over 35s - Level 1

Participants will learn the differences between what is effective on stage versus the demands of the screen. As well as developing strategies for meeting the dema...

Begins: 12/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings
Ages: 35+

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Acting - Over 35's - Level 1

Following a number of enquiries from mature applicants about our programmes, we have created a series of acting classes specifically catering to students aged ove...

Begins: 14/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 35+

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Acting - Level 1

The Lir Academy’s Acting - Level 1 (previously Introduction to Acting) is the perfect introduction for those who are both inquisitive about a future career in act...

Begins: 13/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Actors' Ensemble, Actor Training

Actors' Ensemble is a six-month-long course that applies acting techniques taught in a collaborative creative environment, including workshops and masterc...

Type: Short Course
Duration: 6 months
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Evenings, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Introduction to Playwriting (Online)

Throughout this programme, you will develop the tools to craft stories using frameworks such as narrative structure through plot and setting. The course will loo...

Begins: 23/09/25
Type: Online, Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Tuesdays, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Theatre Directing Level 1

Over the course of 10 weeks, we will explore and define the role of the director in theatre. Students will learn how to navigate the different stages of di...

Begins: 14/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Youth Academy - Acting (12-14)

Designed by Roger Evans, The Lir Academy’s Director of Short Courses and delivered by The Lir Academy’s Short Course tutor team these Saturday acting classes will...

Begins: 27/09/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: 12-14

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Youth Academy - Acting (15-17)

Designed by Roger Evans, The Lir Academy’s Director of Short Courses and delivered by The Lir Academy’s Short Course tutor team these Saturday acting classes will...

Begins: 27/09/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Ages: 15-17

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Screen Acting Intensive - Summer School

Lead by filmmaker David J. Evans, this course will workshop the nuances of working on screen and in front of a camera. Through workshops and discussions, ...

Begins: 21/07/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 week
When: Summer
Ages: 18+

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Audition Workshop (Online)

At this acting audition workshop, participants will be guided through the process of preparing for Drama School auditions, through careful selection of monologues...

Begins: 22/11/25
Type: Online, Short Course
Duration: 1 day
When: Saturdays, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Ages: 16+

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Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Theatre Producing

This MFA in Theatre Producing equips students of exceptional talent with the skills necessary to pursue a career in professional theatre and related industries th...

Type: Postgraduate Degree
Duration: 1 year, 2 years

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Fundamentals of Acting

The Fundamentals of Acting programme mirrors the work on our short course acting and screen acting courses with additional work on audition technique and self-ta...

Type: Short Course
Duration: 20 weeks
When: Saturdays, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Intermediate Acting: Summer School

This week-long course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will concentrate on working with a director on the study of characters and individua...

Begins: 11/07/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 week
When: Summer
Ages: 18+

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Summer Acting Camp - July

The course is designed for young actors aged 13-15 who have a passionate interest in performing and would like to have an early start in acting training. Partici...

Begins: 28/07/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 week
When: Summer
Ages: 13-15

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Screen Acting - Level 2

This ten-week course, a continuation from Screen Acting - Level 1 course, will concentrate on further developing your acting skills for film and TV work....

Begins: 13/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Tuesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Audition Masterclass (2 Weekends)

This audition preparation masterclass will offer a range of workshops giving an invaluable grounding in vital skills required for auditions and ongoing training. ...

Begins: 01/11/25
Type: Masterclass, Short Course
Duration: 2 weekends
When: Saturdays, Sundays, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ages: 16+

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Study Abroad - Stage Management & Technical Theatre

By taking part in this Study Abroad option, students will be fully immersed into The Lir Academy, as well as receiving study abroad advice and support through Tri...

Ages: 18+

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Bachelor in Stage Management and Technical Theatre

This three-year-long honours degree course is perfect for students who are interested in a career backstage and enjoy a practice-based learning environment. ...

Type: Undergraduate Degree
Duration: 3 years
When: September 2026
Ages: 18+

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Audiobook Narration (Online)

Being read to is one of our primary experiences as children, and thanks to podcasts and audiobooks there has been an explosion in popularity for adults too. Using...

Begins: 03/11/25
Type: Online, Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Mondays
Ages: 18+

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Physical Theatre

Physical Theatre is a course exploring the transformative techniques employed by the physical actor in performance. Students are introduced to physical principle...

Begins: 25/03/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Wednesdays, Evenings, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Costume - Level 1

This ten-week-long course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professio...

Begins: 13/01/26
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
Ages: 18+

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Bachelor In Acting

This three-year, full-time, honours degree will provide you with the training necessary to become a professional actor. We believe that students learn...

Type: Undergraduate Degree
Duration: 3 years
When: September 2026
Ages: 18+

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Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Playwriting

The theatrical landscape is constantly being moulded by theatre makers who are presenting original works or reimagining classics. Critical to this process is new ...

Type: Postgraduate Degree
Duration: 1 year, 2 years

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Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Stage Design (Set, Costume and/or Lighting)

The MFA in Stage Design brings together a cohort of designers from the fields of set design, costume design and lighting design to create a collaborativ...

Duration: 1 year, 2 years
Ages: 18+

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Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Theatre Directing

This programme is tailored to provide talented individuals with the necessary skills to pursue a career in professional theatre and related industries. In...

Type: Postgraduate Degree
Duration: 1 year, 2 years

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Individual Coaching Class

Tuition is available from The Lir Academy's resident tutors including: Cathal Quinn – ...

Type: Individual Coaching
Ages: 18+

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Foundation Diploma in Acting & Theatre

The foundation course is aimed at participants who are interested in preparing themselves for three years of actor training at conservatoire level, either at The ...

Type: Undergraduate Degree, Special Purpose Award (Level 7)
Duration: 1 year
When: September 2026
Ages: 18+

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Acting - Level 2

This ten-week course, formerly known as Intermediate Acting: Character Development, ...

Begins: 12/01/26
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Mondays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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Youth Ensemble

Youth Ensemble is part of our Youth Academy - teen drama classes for young people. They are taught by leading professionals, many of whom also teach on the Founda...

Begins: 27/09/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 25 weeks
When: Saturdays, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ages: 15-17

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Introduction to Musical Theatre

If you love musicals and want to have a go yourself but don’t know where to begin, this course is for you! We offer adults with a passion for musical theat...

Begins: 22/09/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+

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Audition Workshop Weekend 1 (December 6th & 7th)

At this acting audition workshop, one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through preparing for auditions, through careful sel...

Begins: 06/12/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 weekend
When: Saturdays, Sundays, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ages: 16+

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Audition Workshop Weekend 2 (December 13th/14th)

At this acting audition workshop, one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through preparing for auditions, through careful sel...

Begins: 13/12/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 weekend
When: Saturdays, Sundays, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ages: 16+

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Puppetry Performance Weekend Workshop

Puppetry Performance is a weekend course which will examine some of the multiple forms of puppetry used across theatre and filmed productions. Participa...

Begins: 12/07/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 weekend
When: Saturdays, Sundays, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Ages: 18+

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The Clown Within - Clown Intensive

Whether you're a performer, artist, or someone simply looking to reconnect with your playful side, this workshop invites you to explore the transformative art of ...

Begins: 14/07/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 week
When: Summer
Ages: 18+

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Screenwriting Intensive

This course is ideal for any student looking to improve their screenwriting skills, focusing on the various forms, ideas and craft of screenwriting. Students are ...

Begins: 28/07/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 1 week
When: Summer
Ages: 18+

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Screenwriting Level 1

This introductory course is ideal for any student looking to improve their screenwriting skills, focusing on the various forms, ideas and craft of screenwriting. ...

Begins: 24/09/25
Type: Online, Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ages: 18+

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Screen Acting - Over 35s - Level 2

This ten-week course, a continuation from Screen Acting - Level 1 course, will concentrate on further developing your acting skills for film and TV work....

Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings
Ages: 35+

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Screen Acting - Over 35s - Level 3

The course will offer an immersive, practical experience designed for serious actors eager to master the art of on-camera performance. This Level 3 program...

Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings
Ages: 35+

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Acting - Over 35s - Level 2

This ten-week course, formerly known as Intermediate Acting: Character Development, ...

Begins: 24/09/25
Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Evenings, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Ages: 35+

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Prop Making Level 1

This course is designed as an entry level skills development course for anyone who has an interest in theatre and film props, cosplay and modelmaking. The ...

Type: Short Course
Duration: 10 weeks
When: Tuesdays, Evenings
Ages: 18+

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