The Gaiety School of Acting – The National Theatre School of Ireland offers international students a series of three and four week programmes of practical acting classes that examine the work of some of our greatest Irish Writers, from Samuel Beckett to Martin McDonagh. All programmes include lectures by some of Ireland’s leading academics and a social program of theatre visits and traditional music that will keep you entertained and related to the Irish artistic scene.They are specially designed to suit overseas students.
“The International programme at GSA is a unique opportunity to explore the rich traditions of Irish theatre. We look forward to giving you the best Irish welcome to Ireland’s Premier Drama School”.
Joe Dowling, Artistic Director of The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, USA and Founder of The Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin, Ireland.
There are several options for international students detailed below including: Irish Theatre January Term & Irish Theatre Summer School, Original Theatre Project, Playboy of the Western World – by John Millington Synge, Dancing at Lughnasa – by Brian Friel, Storytelling: Our great tradition, The Writer’s Room and most recently we are offering an Advanced Training Programme in the Internationally renowned Michael Chekhov Technique.
A set of practical acting workshops and seminars carefully designed to place the writers in both a theatrical and literary context, developing an understanding of the historical and literary background of selected texts from each writer. The theatrical essence of…
More Information
Ireland has long been known for its rich storytelling tradition. This three-week intensive program immerses participants in that tradition by placing them as both gathers and tellers of some of Ireland's most extraordinary stories. We will plan a 3-week itinerary for…
More Information
Join us for a unique journey to create a new and exciting one-hour theatre piece. The Original Theatre Project is a four-stage project that begins at your theatre department, is developed, rehearsed and performed in Smock Alley Theatre next door…
More Information
The history of Irish theatre begins with the Gaelic Irish tradition but flourishes at the start of the 17th century, making an astonishing contribution to drama in English over the next 400 years.In the early days, theatrical productions in Ireland…
More Information
This 3-week customised intensive course allows you to rehearse and perform this iconic play from the Irish canon. The program is available to a group of thirteen acting students, one musician and three design/technical students along with your department’s faculty.…
More Information
This intensive training programme will enable actors, directors and performers to use the unique tools of the Michael Chekhov Technique to enhance their creativity in their professional work. This is a 2 year part time programme. Online brochure and application…
More Information
Designed for students who have previously taken drama courses, and now want to focus their craft through the intensive study of Irish drama. The course explores a unique approach to learning that combines the development of literary understanding with an…
More Information
Let us work with you to create a unique program for your students. Areas of intensive study might include Acting, Shakespeare, Contemporary Irish theatre, Voice or devising your own piece of theatre. Dublin city centre accommodation and cultural and theatre…
More Information
In this three week intensive program, your students will rehearse and perform this Brian Friel classic. The program is open to eight acting students, one musician and three design/technical students along with members of your faculty. Again, we will plan…
More Information