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The aim of this course is to teach you how to learn Teeline shorthand up to a speed of 80wpm.

The lecture-only module will examine Netherlands’ wealth of artistic production in the seventeenth century, primarily studying Rembrandt and Vermeer. These contrasting and complementary figures represent the diverse tendencies of the time. The course will focus on the development of individual […]

Delve into the shadows of human history in our captivating new lecture series – ‘The Hidden Truth?’. Conspiracies, plots and acts of treason have long been woven into the fabric of human history and culture, captivating minds with their secrecy […]

The Hundred Years War was a series of wars, on land and sea, arising primarily from the political and dynastic conflicts of the kings of England and France. It was fought mainly in France but also engulfed Brittany, Scotland, the […]

The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Arts runs a series of accent workshops throughout the year. Led by Lir Academy tutors, these workshops are one-day intensives for actors looking to develop accuracy in period and contemporary accents, and provide actors […]

This audition preparation masterclass will offer a range of workshops giving invaluable training in vital skills required for auditions. On completing the course, participants will be armed for auditions with a polished classical and contemporary speech, as well as tips […]

This acting audition workshop, led by one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through how to prepare for auditions, through careful selection of monologues and developing characterisation. This workshop will be extremely useful for […]

This ten-week course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will concentrate on working with a director on the study of characters and individual scenes from several contemporary plays. If you have not completed the introductory programme but have […]

This six-month actors’ course is specifically designed for emerging actors who have been considering actor training but can’t yet commit to it full-time. Training is focused on the development of core skills, introducing students to the three primary areas of […]

This is an intensive armed-combat course in rapier and dagger techniques. In 10 weeks, participants will cover the essential techniques of mastering different weapons and their safety principles, and learn fight choreography. Participants will be examined and certified by the Irish […]

An eight-week online course in audiobook narration, which explores how to approach the delivery of text in an attractive way to listeners. This course looks at: Techniques for breathing life into different styles and types of writing. How to approach […]

This acting audition workshop, led by one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through how to prepare for auditions, through careful selection of monologues and developing characterisation. This workshop will be extremely useful for […]

This course introduces students to the Fundamentals of Acting Technique for both the stage and the screen. Taught by The Lir’s experienced teachers, you will learn the core skills every actor needs to excel. Largely mirroring the work on our […]

This course is led by Raymond Keane and will explore theatrical approaches to, and the theory of, clown. By exploring the four temperaments, the use of masks and The Mask of Red Nose we aim to help you increase your […]

This course, a continuation from the Introduction to Screen Acting course, will concentrate on further developing your acting skills for film and TV work and developing confidence for the camera. As well as fine-tuning the strategies developed in the introductory […]

Our Introduction to Acting course is perfect for anyone who is thinking about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challenge themselves by stretching their creative muscles. Led by The Lir Academy’s core teachers, this workshop-based […]

This course, running over one weekend, will take place in regional venues around the island of Ireland. These workshops act as a taste of drama school training and a broad and basic introduction to acting. It is perfect for those […]

This course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professionals who will walk them through the different stages of costume design, from research and concept development to design […]

Learn the basics of some of the world’s favourite and most famous dances in this weekly class. Sample the exotic rhythms of Tango one week and find yourself immersed in a crazy Charleston the next. Designed for people who have […]

During this course, participants will become familiar with the basics of lighting design for the stage, and learn about different lighting technologies and terminology. The practical course focuses on lighting design, using both traditional and the latest technologies, to create […]

This ten-week programme has been created for novice or budding playwrights to explore the fundamentals of Playwriting. Throughout this programme, you will develop the tools to craft stories using frameworks such as narrative structure through plot and setting. The course […]

This practical 10-week course introduces students to screen acting and develops confidence in front of the camera. The course will cover the fundamentals of screen acting technique and dispel some of the myths about acting for screen. Students will work […]

This course covers the basic stages of set design, from reading the script and creating a concept, to understanding what is required to design a set and create a model box. Participants will be guided by top industry experts through […]

A ten week evening course for beginners offers adults with a passion for musicals an opportunity to develop the fundamental techniques required to perform in musical theatre. Taught through group masterclasses and rehearsals, this intensive immersion in musical theatre will […]

A ten week evening course for beginners offers adults with a passion for musicals an opportunity to develop the fundamental techniques required to perform in musical theatre. Taught through group masterclasses and rehearsals, this intensive immersion in musical theatre will […]

Physical Theatre is an eight-week course exploring the transformative techniques employed by the physical actor in performance. Students are introduced to physical principles and movement improvisation to discover the expressive possibilities of their bodies. Physical Theatre is an eight-week course […]

Unarmed combat is probably the most requested skill set for fight performers and this course will cover all the essentials you need to build your confidence as a performer. Focusing on acting skills, students will work to incorporate fight choreography […]

The Lir Academy’s Young Actors’ Two Week Programme is designed to give young performers a taste of what it is like to study at conservatoire level, replicating two weeks in the life of a full-time acting degree. Designed for young […]

A tailored acting programme for talented young actors aged 15-17. Junior Academy is ideal for any teenager with a passion for all things theatre and interested in developing this passion into further training or a career. The course curriculum includes […]

This business skills workshop is ideal for women professionals working at, or aspiring to reach, management level. It is designed to empower you with communication skills, tools and techniques that will allow you to to stand out from the crowd […]