Bow Street Academy - The National Screen Acting School of Ireland (formerly The Factory) is a place
Bow Street Academy - The National Screen Acting School of Ireland is home to the most advanced and practical screen acting courses in Ireland, and The Actors Studio. Housed in a stunning protected building featuring three floors above a basement and offering multiple Studios, a Canteen, Gym, Production Offices, and in-house Cinema. Bow Street also offers training in a variety of Film & TV related areas including Directing and the Young Filmmakers Academy for teenagers.
28/05/2026
We are incredibly proud to see six of our alumni joining the cast of John Carney’s upcoming musical comedy starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. 🎸🎬💚
Huge congratulations to:
🔸 Naoimh Whelton
🔸 Sophie Vavasseur
🔸 Dylan Kelly
🔸 Hristiana Yotova
🔸 Kellie El Mayss
🔸 Ebimie Anthony
Seeing our alumni take their training straight onto major global productions is the ultimate reward. The entire team at Bow Street is delighted for you all! 👏✨
26/05/2026
Full Time Programme Alumna Elaine Marie Kennedy's film COGAR has won Best Irish Language Film at the Fastnet Film Festival! 🎬🏆
Comhghairdeas to Elaine and the whole crew! 👏
Championing Irish-language cinema is vital to our industry, and we couldn't be prouder to see one of our graduates leading the way.
A sneak peek behind the scenes of our showcase shooting. 🎬✨
Today we wrapped the final day of our Showcase shoot! Watching our actors trust the process, adjust take after take, own the set, and command the screen has been incredibly inspiring.
It’s a wrap on the cameras, but their journey is just getting started. 🎥
15/05/2026
Applications for our Young Screen Actors Summer Camps are OPEN! 🎬✨
For ages 9–17, this is a fun opportunity for young performers to experience the discipline and excitement of a professional film set.
Our YSA camps offer a total deep-dive into the world of screen acting, ensuring students are mentored in a creative and supportive environment. 🎥
(Note: Students are grouped by age to ensure the best learning experience for everyone!)
📍 Location: Bow Street Academy, Rathmines
📅 CAMP 1: 20–24 July
📅 CAMP 2: 10–14 August
⏳ Limited places available!
Applications and more details on our website. Link in our Bio.
bowstreetacademy.com/dublin
14/05/2026
Huge congratulations to our alumni Rhys Mannion on being cast as the legendary John Lennon in the new BBC series Hamburg Days 🎸🎬
From Bow Street to the streets of Hamburg, we are extremely proud of your journey, Rhys!
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27/04/2026
One week to go ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to enter Ireland’s favourite Oscar®-qualifying film festival.
Final deadline for Irish short films: Monday May 4th at midnight.
🔗 https://filmfreeway.com/GalwayFilmFleadh
27/04/2026
Can’t wait to see all our Alumni up on the big screen when this fab film comes out in cinemas across Ireland May 8th
TRAD is a raw, vibrant story of music, youth, and identity which is a celebration of trad music and the spirit that brings people together.
🏆 Winner – Audience Award,
25/04/2026
We’re opening in Los Angeles!
Thank you
You can find info on enrollment in LA through the link in our bio.
Follow for updates
09/04/2026
We are so excited to welcome International Casting Director Deborah Aquila to Bow Street Academy for a very special workshop.
This two-day intensive workshop will give students a rare opportunity to work on assigned scenes incorporating the techniques used at The Aquila Studio in Los Angeles.
Designed for both active participants and engaged observers, actors will have the opportunity to perform filmed scenes in a supportive environment, receiving personalized, in-depth feedback.
Whether you’re in front of the camera or taking it all in, this workshop provides a rich, collaborative space to grow, learn, and be inspired.
Limited places available.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best.
Apply now via the link in bio or at www.bowstreet.ie
