Short Courses
Intermediate Acting: Character Development
This ten-week course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will co...
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. ...
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...
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...
Fundamentals of Acting
This course can now paid for in instalments with a €600 payment immediately to secure your place via ...
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 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 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...
Introduction to Screen Acting - May
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...
The Clown Within - Weekend Workshop
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 ...
Introduction to Voice-Over Acting - Weekend Course
Facilitated by Aonghus Óg McAnally, one of Ireland's most in demand voice-over performers, this workshop will cover the core skills required to pursue a career in...
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...
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...
Young Actors' Programme - 2 weeks
The course is designed for young people aged 16 - 18 years who have a passionate interest in performing, who may be thinking of applying to The Lir Academy or a s...
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, ...
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 ind...
Summer Acting Camp - August
This summer course takes place in August and is designed for young actors aged 13-15 who have a passionate interest in performing and would like to have an early...
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...
Individual Coaching Class
Tuition is available from The Lir Academy's resident tutors including: Cathal Quinn – ...
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...
Commedia dell'Arte
Commedia dell’Arte is a dynamic and invigorating challenge with a blend of comedy and theatre. You will push your own abilities to another level and learn about y...
