West End House School of Arts

West End House School of Arts Acting & Writing Classes for the Stage and Screen. After School and Adult Evening Classes

Step out of your comfort zone, embrace spontaneity, and (re)discover your creative spark! West End House will thrilled t...
04/03/2026

Step out of your comfort zone, embrace spontaneity, and (re)discover your creative spark! West End House will thrilled to offer a new Improv for Adults class this April–June term, led by the brilliant Ciara Carroll. Through games and improvised scene work, you’ll build confidence, sharpen your listening and collaborative skills, and think on your feet. Ciara will even introduce you to the rich, imaginative world of Commedia dell’Arte!

Whether you’re an actor looking to strengthen your craft, hoping to boost your public speaking skills, this course is for you!

Bookings for our April - June classes are now open on our website! Link in bio.

“West End House is such a beautiful and unique place to celebrate a Birthday! Our daughter enjoyed her celebration here ...
03/03/2026

“West End House is such a beautiful and unique place to celebrate a Birthday! Our daughter enjoyed her celebration here so, so much with her friends/guests! It was so unique and exciting! She was greeted and treated like she was a VIP, a Celebrity!
Each staff member was so positive and fun and made our day so enjoyable and memorable! They first organised drama games for them, which was so much fun! It allowed the children to bond, to develop and display self confidence!

They also organised a beautiful idea of recording a short video of each guest wishing happy birthday and their personal message to The Birthday Girl! They showed this little recording to the anticipating birthday guests in a beautiful little cinema they have there.

I would highly recommend West End House as a unique and memorable place to celebrate a birthday party!!!!!”

We busy preparing for with a very special evening of rehearsed readings by emerging local playwrights at West End House...
02/03/2026

We busy preparing for with a very special evening of rehearsed readings by emerging local playwrights at West End House School of Arts on Friday 13th March!

Each of these five ten-minute plays was written by a writer who has recently completed our Playwriting course with Fiona Doyle, and performed by West End House actors from Kerry! Diverse in style and subject matter, these beautiful new pieces promise an evening that will have you laughing and crying.

The range and quality of the writing is a true testament to the talent of these up-and-coming playwrights and actors! As part of Echoes of Killarney Future we couldn’t be prouder of these artists who embody a vibrant future of theatre in our community.

Please join us on Friday 13th March at 7:30 for this exciting evening of new writing and performance. Tickets are free but space is limited! Please reserve your spot on the St. Patricks Festival Killarney website (link in bio). See you there!

We’re so excited to announce that a new Saturday class “Act One: Music & Theatre for Littles” will run next term from Ap...
27/02/2026

We’re so excited to announce that a new Saturday class “Act One: Music & Theatre for Littles” will run next term from April 18th - June 20th from 12 - 1pm. We’re thrilled to be offering this one-time music and theatre class for our youngest performers (ages 5 - 8) courtesy of our visiting artist, Erin Scharnick!

Through song, movement, storytelling, and play, Erin will help students will take their first steps into theatre-making! The course will explore character, voice, and improvisation in a safe, imaginative space designed to build confidence and creativity.

Erin Scharnick joins West End House this Spring with over twenty years of experience as a music and theatre educator in the United States. With a background in music education, Erin brings warmth, expertise, and enthusiasm to her classes, where every student is valued and encouraged to find their creative voice.

More info about the course is available on our website (link in bio)!

Erin Scharnick is thrilled to be joining the West End House team this Spring, and facilitating our new Saturday music & ...
24/02/2026

Erin Scharnick is thrilled to be joining the West End House team this Spring, and facilitating our new Saturday music & theatre class for children ages 5 - 8!

For the past twenty years, as both a music and theatre educator and a performing artist, Erin has been inspiring children in their journey to find their voice as growing music and theatre artists in the United States.

With a BA in Music Education from Carthage College with emphases in choral, general music, and piano pedagogy as well as Orff and Kodaly instruction, Erin brings a well of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm to her students, helping create a strong foundation in both music and theatre. In her child-centered classes, all students are valued, included, and encouraged to find their creative voices through music, play, improvisation, and movement, fostering a love of the performing arts.

You can sign up for Erin’s new class “Act One: Music & Theatre for Littles” on the West End website (link in bio). The class will run from Saturday, 18th April -20th June 2026 from 12 - 1pm. Can’t wait to see you there!

We’re thrilled to share that our April–June classes are now open for booking on our website!This term brings some excit...
23/02/2026

We’re thrilled to share that our April–June classes are now open for booking on our website!

This term brings some exciting new offerings to West End House, including a brand new music & theatre class - Act One: Music & Theatre for Littles - for ages 5–8 on Saturdays. This new Saturday afternoon class will be a joyful introduction to performance through song, storytelling, and creative play.

More new classes will be going live very soon, including an Improv class for adults and a special 10-week Samuel Beckett course with visiting professor Dr. Neil Scharnick. We’re looking forward to sharing full details on all of these very soon.

In the meantime, we invite you to explore our current listings and secure your place via our website (link in bio). We can’t wait to welcome you for another inspiring term at West End House!

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We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to St. Oliver’s Primary School for partnering with us and bringing their Unit Cl...
18/02/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to St. Oliver’s Primary School for partnering with us and bringing their Unit Classes to West End House. It has been such a privilege to welcome these students into our space and to share the joy of drama together.

We’re also delighted to share that West End House has received funding through the Parent Peer Support Fund, allowing us to create a dedicated space for parents to connect, share stories, and exchange resources — while their children take part in a drama class.

We are so proud to provide creative, supportive drama experiences for neurodiverse kids and their families!

There’s such a beautiful energy in the building at the moment. Our classes are full of focus, creativity, and courage an...
17/02/2026

There’s such a beautiful energy in the building at the moment. Our classes are full of focus, creativity, and courage and it’s a joy to be a part of!

We feel so grateful for our community of students who show up each week ready to learn, collaborate, and support one another. The buzz around West End House right now is truly inspiring, and we’re so thankful to be creating this work together.

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What an incredible evening we had at our Self-Tape Master Class with the incomparable Ian Harding! The room was focused,...
12/02/2026

What an incredible evening we had at our Self-Tape Master Class with the incomparable Ian Harding! The room was focused, energised, and full of beautiful work done by all! Well done to all of our participants who arrived prepared and gave so much of their own vulnerability and creativity!

Ian offered thoughtful, specific insights into each actor’s performance, alongside practical tips and techniques for creating self-tape auditions that stand out from the crowd.

Beyond the master class, Ian has been extraordinarily generous with his time, talent, and energy, sitting in on our Acting for Teens, Scene Study, and Acting for Screen classes earlier this week. It’s been so fun having you around the school!!

We feel very lucky to have him with us and are so grateful for everything he has shared with our actors. Thank you, Ian!!!!

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We are thrilled to be welcoming the extraordinary director, Daniel Kramer to West End House for a three-hour Directing f...
06/02/2026

We are thrilled to be welcoming the extraordinary director, Daniel Kramer to West End House for a three-hour Directing for Theatre Master Class on Saturday, 14th March from 10am–1pm, with tea and a light lunch provided from 1–2pm. This master class will explore the essential building blocks that transform a well-written play into a compelling event of live theatre from the first reading of a text, to conceiving the world of the play, to directing a creative team and ensemble of actors with clarity and imagination.

Daniel Kramer is a leading visionary director, known for his interdisciplinary, provocative work. We are very excited to welcome him to West End House!!

The class will take place on Saturday, 14th March from 10am–1pm, with tea and a light lunch provided from 1–2pm, so that participants can chat with Daniel in a relaxed setting. The session is limited to 10 adult participants (18+), and all attendees are asked to read Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in advance, so there is a shared point of reference for discussion.

The cost of the master class is €45, and places can be booked via our website (link in bio). This class is booking up quickly, so please reserve your spot today!

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Bookings are now open for West End House’s Easter Youth Theatre Camps! Looking for a creative and confidence-boosting ac...
05/02/2026

Bookings are now open for West End House’s Easter Youth Theatre Camps!

Looking for a creative and confidence-boosting activity for the Easter break? We are offering two exciting Youth Theatre Camps, running March 30th – April 3rd (Monday–Friday), 10am–2pm, each designed to inspire creativity, imagination, and connection.

Junior Camp (Ages 8–11) with Jessica Plunkett
A joyful, imaginative week where young performers will explore icebreaker drama games, improvisation, character creation, and even make their own drama masks!

Senior Camp with Charlie Hughes
Perfect for older youth ready to dig deeper, this “page to stage” camp invites students to develop, rehearse, and present a piece of theatre in just one week. A focused, collaborative experience that strengthens performance skills, confidence, imagination, and ensemble work — while having plenty of fun along the way!

Each camp costs €195 and promises a brilliant week of storytelling, expression, and community!

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