Lir Academy Updates

Topics: Summer Education

Sources: Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art

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Lir Academy Updates

Lir Academy Updates

We have not one, but TWO shows well underway at The Lir Academy!

Tom Stoppard’s multi-award winning 1993 play, Arcadia, illuminates dense mathematical subjects through the portrayal of the characters' lives - a young woman and her tutor, and a historian following the trail of a hermit. Runs until 30th May - Book your ticket now.

My Sister in this House tells the tale of sister's Christine and Léa, recently reunited orphans employed as maids by Madame Danzard and her daughter Isabelle. This is a dark tale of power, class, religion and social systems and their effect on a household of women. Runs until 29th May - Book your ticket now.

You can also see either show as part of our fundraising evening, The Backstage Club on May 29th. See more below.

Annual Fundraiser - The Backstage Club

Our annual fundraiser, The Backstage Club, takes place this Wednesday 29th May! Join us at The Lir Academy and have a great night out with cocktails, a show, cabaret and dinner with a difference. All proceeds from this event go towards supporting Stage Management and Technical Theatre bursaries.

Come be part of our crew for this unique event and help us celebrate our students.

Doors open and cocktails from 6pm.
Show 1 - Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, directed by Hilary Wood
Show 2 - My Sister In This House by Wendy Kesselman, directed by Joy Nesbitt

Come dine behind the scenes post-show and enjoy the cabaret, fun and drinks until late!
See more details and how to book your all-access ticket for €150 at the link here .

Student Bursary -
Support the Creatives of the Future

Ten years ago we spoke to a number of our talented students who were recipients of bursaries to support their studies at The Lir Academy. They've gone on to success behind and in front of the screen in theatre, TV and film.

As a non-profit, we are dependent on additional support to assist talented people to participate in our programmes, who otherwise may not afford to. Could you support future graduates to realise their ambitions to study with us and shape our cultural and creative future? Join us for our fundraising event The Backstage Club this week or donate today to this cause here.
Thank you!

Short Courses

Introduction to Acting - Regional Weekend Workshops

Locations: Limerick, Sligo

Course Begins: Limerick 15th June / Sligo 29th June

Instructed by leading Lir practitioners, this course is the perfect opportunity to experience studying at The Lir Academy and what the daily routine would be like.

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Summer Acting Camp

Course Begins: 8th July (selling fast), 12th August
Duration: One Week, 10am - 2pm

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. Participants will experience our training under the supervision of Lir Academy tutors.

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Young Actors Course (Selling Fast)

Course Begins: 15th July
Duration: Two Weeks, 10am - 5pm

This course is designed for young people aged 16 - 18 who have a passionate interest in performing, who may be thinking of applying to The Lir Academy or a similar drama academy and would like to explore the craft of acting further.

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Intro to Acting - Summer School (Selling Fast)

Course Begins: 15th July
Duration: One Week, 10am - 5pm

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 challenge themselves by stretching their creative muscles.

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I A Clown

Course Begins: 29th July
Duration: One Week, 10am - 5pm

This weekly Saturday course will introduce students to the fundamentals of acting techniques for stage and screen. Taught by The Lir Academy's experienced tutors, you will learn the core skills every actor needs.

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The Lir at Work

The Lir at Work is our communications training programme for people in the workplace. It's based on the performance preparation techniques that we teach on our acting programmes. We run sessions for groups from organisations or scheduled classes for individuals to join.

You can learn more information about our short courses and group bookings on The Lir at Work website here.

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