Train with Macnas
As Ireland’s leading spectale theatre company, our vision encompasses the ongoing training and development of the next generation of artists, performers and magic makers.
We celebrate and nurture curiosity, imagination and talent through our workshops, education and training programmes, supporting emerging skills, innovation, collaboration and artistic vision to ensure a lasting legacy of professional engagement in the art of spectacle.
Training + Workshops
All Ages
Young Ensemble
The Macnas Young Ensemble is about developing talent in performance and the spectacle arts to create the next generation of professional artists.
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All Ages
Macnas Óg
The Macnas Óg summer school introduces young children to the art of spectacle.
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Ages 15+
Brass Ensemble
The Macnas Brass Ensemble was developed to innovate and deliver a performance-driven and highly evolved brass style within spectacle.
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Ages 18+
Drumming Ensemble
The Macnas Drumming Ensemble was developed to innovate and deliver a performance driven and highly evolved drumming style within spectacle.
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Ages 15 – 19
Professional Development Workshops
An intensive six-day character-sculpting workshop with Associate Artist Paul McDonnell targeted at third level students and graduates from Ireland and beyond who aspire to work in spectacle arts.
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Ages 18+
Engineers of Imagination
The Engineers of Imagination programme provides intern and training opportunities for third level students from The Lír, IADT (Dun Laoghaire) and NUI Galway’s BA in Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies.
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