Courses by Category - Dance, Music & Theatre Performance

The Lir Academy’s Acting - Over 35's - courses are perfect for those who are both inquisitive about a future career in acting and those…

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…

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…

Summer Acting Camp is a one-week long course providing drama training for young performers in Junior Cycle aged 12-15 who have a passion for acting.…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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

These practical ten-week courses introduce students to screen acting and develop confidence in front of the camera. Level 1 will cover the fundamentals of screen…

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…

These courses are suitable for anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of directing or developing their existing skills further. This includes actors and writers who…

These workshops will cover and expand on the core skills required to pursue a career in voice-over work in TV, radio, documentaries, cartoons, gaming and…

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…

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…

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…

TIN WHISTLE - Beginner Class Course Description: One of the easiest instruments to learn but yet very flexible , in that once you learn the…

Tutor: Seamus Ong These classes will cover more advanced techniques in ornamentation and style. They would suit people who already possess a basic knowledge of…

Tutor:  Seamus Ong These classes are designed for beginners and will cover all aspects of traditional Irish music. The tin whistle is the generation “D”…

Learn to play this little gem!  The Ukulele is an affordable instrument to purchase and learn and is a lot of fun.   Our master tutor…

This 10-week course is available in September and in January Beginners This Ukulele course introduces the main chords and main keys on the increasingly popular…

Ukulele – Beginner’s Class Course Description: Ukulele has become one of the most popular instruments to learn to play. The reason for this is that…

Learn to play this little gem! Our master tutor will have you strumming, picking and playing the Ukulele in no time www.hartstown-cep.com

The Ukulele for Beginners is a fun course and an opportunity to learn a new instrument which is becoming very popular. Tutor:  Darren Loughran, MMus.…

Our Ukulele Improvers class will be split into an hour of learning new skills and an hour of group playing. We can build our own…

Ukulele – Improvers Class Note: This course is for learners who have completed the beginners course and are just moving into the Improver Level Course Description:…

Improve your ukulele skills further, through this follow-on course. Suitable for anyone who hasn't played for some time or for those looking to improve their…

Tutor:  Darren Loughran, MMus, Darren Loughran is an Irish classical guitarist and music teacher from Dublin.  Having begun his musical studies at an early age.…