都柏林圣三一学院

Students in this course devote their full time to the history, theory, and practice of theatre and performance studies. It is particularly appropriate for those who already have experience in community, school or youth theatre, and it includes considerable work in practical theatre activities. For single honour students there are approximately 14 hours per week of classes plus rehearsals.

Drama: The course for you?

These courses provide students with a broad foundation in all aspects of theatre and performance. They allow students to specialise in one or more practical areas of theatre and are designed to prepare students for careers and further training in theatre and related fields. The strong developmental nature of Drama and Theatre Studies means that, in addition to a high level of analytical ability, you will need to possess resourcefulness, self-motivation and good time-management skills. By its nature, practical theatre work calls for full-time commitment to rehearsal and production at certain times of the year. You will also need to have the ability to work as a member of a team to succeed on this course.

Drama @ Trinity

Since its establishment in 1592, Trinity has educated some of the greatest dramatists in world theatre, from Congreve and Goldsmith to Synge and Beckett.

Drama at Trinity is housed in the purpose-built Samuel Beckett Centre. Within the centre are the Samuel Beckett Theatre, a 208-seat black box performance space, the Players Theatre (the studio theatre of Trinity’s student drama society), a dance studio/rehearsal space, seminar rooms and offices.

Contemporary playwrights, directors, actors and designers often visit Trinity to discuss their work and give workshops or courses. In past years, visitors have included Augusto Boal, Michael Bogdanov, Gabriel Byrne, Sue-Ellen Case, Max Stafford-Clark, Garry Hynes, Pamela Howard, Patrick Mason, Harold Pinter, Fiona Shaw, Jim Sheridan, Gunilla Palmstierna-Weiss, Yong Li Lan, and Phillip Zarrilli.

Graduate skills and career opportunities

Most graduates of both the single honour and the TSM course seek employment in theatre or related professions. Many opt to take further training or apprenticeships in specialist areas of theatre, film, or television (such as directing, acting, design, writing, management, community drama and teaching). A number of recent graduates have formed their own theatre companies, have won awards, or have active careers in theatre, film, or television. Others have chosen research careers beginning with further study at postgraduate level.