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Introduction to Voice-Over Acting - Weekend Course
Facilitated by Al Doyle, one of the UK’s most in demand voice-over performers, this workshop will cover the core skills required to pursue a career in voice-over ...
Introduction To Acting - Over 35's
Following a number of enquiries from mature applicants about our programmes, we have created an introduction to acting class specifically catering to students age...
Introduction to Screen Acting
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...
Introduction To Acting
The Lir Academy’s Introduction to Acting course is perfect for those who are both inquisitive about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challen...
Stanislavski Weekend Course
The weekend workshop is a practical introduction to the core tenets of Stanislavski’s System - the actor’s work on the body, on character, on the text and on stag...
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...
Introduction to Set Design
This practical weekend workshop will give you an introduction to the stages of set design, from reading the script and creating a concept, to understanding what i...
Introduction to Lighting Design
During the course of five days, participants will learn about different lighting technologies and learn the terminology used in the industry, becoming familiar wi...
Introduction to Costume Design
This 5-day course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professionals who...
Physical Theatre
Physical Theatre is an eight week course exploring the transformative techniques employed by the physical actor in performance. Students are introduced to physic...
Actors' Ensemble, Actor Training
FULLY BOOKED for 2024 Actors' Ensemble is a six-month-long course that applies acting technique taught in a collaborative creative...
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...
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...
Introduction to Acting - Summer School
The Lir Academy’s Introduction to Acting course is perfect for those who are both inquisitive about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challen...
The Beckett Weekend
The Beckett Weekend will explore some of the best of Samuel Beckett's poetry, prose and drama, as well as his dark humour, musicality and the stark beauty of his ...
Intermediate Screen Acting
This ten-week course, a continuation from the Introduction to Screen Acting course, will concentrate on further developing your acting skills for film and TV work...
Storytelling for Podcasts
They say that everyone has a novel in them. Now, the belief is perhaps that everyone has a podcast in them. If you want to spend some time thinking about the podc...
Summer Acting Camp
There are also dates available for our Summer Acting Camp in July. The course is designed for young actors aged 12-15 who have a passionate interest in...
Intermediate Acting: Summer School
Fully Booked, Applications Closed. This week-long course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will concentrate o...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Individual Coaching Class
Tuition is available from The Lir Academy's resident tutors including: Cathal Quinn – ...
Young Actors' Programme - 2 weeks
Applications now closed The course is designed for young people aged 16 - 18 years who have a passionate interest in performing, who may ...
I A Clown
Join us for an immersive week, where I A Clown will bring you on a journey to uncover the clown inside you. The course will enco...
Foundation Diploma in Acting and Theatre
The foundation course is aimed primarily at school leavers who are interested in preparing themselves for three year actor training at conservatoire level, either...
Musical Theatre Intensive
During this course, students will work with a singing tutor/musical director, core Lir teachers and leading musical theatre directors and choreographers, to devel...
Intermediate Acting: Character Development
This ten-week course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will co...
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...
Stage Combat
This course is suitable for complete beginners and those actor-combatants looking to improve their unarmed fighting skills for film and theatre. Unarmed is probab...
Introduction to Dance
Sample the exotic rhythms of Tango one week and find yourself immersed in a crazy Charleston the next. Learn 4 dances over 8 weeks, suitable for individuals and c...
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...
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...
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...
Audition Workshop (Online) - January
At this acting audition workshop, participants will be guided through the process of preparing for Drama School auditions, through careful selection of monologues...
Audition Masterclass - January
This audition preparation masterclass will offer a range of workshops giving an invaluable grounding in vital skills required for auditions and ongoing training. ...
Audition Workshop Weekend - January
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...
Audition Workshop Weekend - December
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...
Intro to Theatre Directing
This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of directing. This includes actors and writers who have worked in different areas and w...
The Art of Screenwriting (Online)
This introductory course is ideal for any student looking to improve their screenwriting skills, focusing on the various forms, ideas and craft of screenwriting. ...
Youth Academy - Musical Theatre (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...
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...
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, ...
Intro to Acting - Limerick Weekend Workshop
This course is designed to give you a taste of The Lir Academy's actor training through our ever-popular Introduction to Acting course over an intensive weekend i...
Intro to Acting - Sligo Weekend Workshop
This course is designed to give you a taste of The Lir Academy's actor training through our ever-popular Introduction to Acting course over an intensive weekend. ...
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...
Master of Fine Arts [MFA] in Theatre Producing
This MFA in Theatre Producing will equip students of exceptional talent with the skills necessary to pursue a career in professional theatre and related industrie...