Susan - a new play by Ann Russell
Thanks to the support of the Arts Council, the Irish Theatre Institute and The New Theatre, Whirligig staged a rehearsed reading of Susan...
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- Oct 17, 2021
Ann Russell appears in The Letters, a film by Robbie Walsh
Ann Russell appears in “The Letters” – Robbie Walsh’s feature film. Set against the backdrop of the Cervical Check scandal that rocked...
- Jun 27, 2020
The Tide by Tara Maria Lovett – tour postponed
Due to Covid-19 our tour has had to be postponed. We will keep our Whirligig website updated with further news as it happens.
- Apr 23, 2020
Effective Public Speaking Course September and October 2020
An opportunity to work on your communication skills and overcome fear of speaking in public. Our next course - in association with...
- Apr 21, 2020
Applications for 2020/21 postponed
If you believe in the importance of drama in stimulating and engaging the imagination of young and not so young, this is the course for...
- Jul 13, 2019
Congratulations Licentiate Students
The Speech and Drama Licentiate Diploma results are in! Congratulations to our wonderful students this year who surpassed themselves.
- Sep 7, 2018
Celebrating Success
Some good food, engaging chat and a ‘small’ glass of wine marked the end of a tremendously successfully year for Russell Academy...
- May 4, 2018
Tom Murphy RIP
I am devastated to hear of the death of Tom Murphy. His visceral and poetic plays will last forever. Somehow his plays resonated with me...
- Sep 12, 2017
Testimonial Video from Honours Licentiate Graduate Lesley Ann
Watch Lesley Ann’s insightful and encouraging video on studying for her Licentiate Diploma in Speech and Drama
- Aug 19, 2017
At the Globe for King Lear
Just back from London where I was delighted to see “King Lear” at the Globe in addition to Conor McPherson’s “Girl from the North...
- Jul 12, 2017
Congratulations Ruth Coughlan LRIAM (Hons) on your brilliant results
Well done Ruth! Your results were outstanding. The hard work paid off!
- Mar 20, 2017
- Feb 27, 2017
Raymond Keane, Masterclass, The Mask of Four Temperaments
Out students enjoyed a wonderful workshop with Raymond Keane in February. Thanks Raymond for sharing your knowledge and passion with us.
- Jan 10, 2017
Public Speaking at The Hawk’s Well Theatre, Sligo
Delighted to have been invited to the Hawkswell Theatre again to deliver a weekend public speaking seminar in February. A great group of...
- Jan 3, 2017
Happy New Year!
A very Happy New Year to all our students, current, past and future and all the very best for 2017.
- Sep 8, 2016
Students graduate with Trinity Guildhall Associate Diploma
A big congratulations to Angela Devine, Brenda Jones and Hannah Rodgers on achieving their Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama teaching...
- Sep 4, 2016
Creativity in the Classroom
Russell Academy are uniquely placed to help teachers in all aspects of drama teaching in the classroom. We have been training specialist...
- Aug 3, 2016
What a year!
It has been a tremendous year for all our diploma students. Thanks to the mighty Sine Lynch for all the fantastic work and commitment to...
- Jul 15, 2016
This Old Man – Viking Theatre, Clontarf – thanks to all
Directed by Ann Russell and written by Gerard Lee, “This Old Man” finished its brilliant run at The Viking Theatre in Clontarf on 23rd...
- Jun 25, 2016
“Risk Everything” – The Viking Theatre, Clontarf, 23rd May to 11th June
Risk Everything by Award Winning Canadian dramatist George F. Walker, finished its run at The Viking Theatre, Clontarf, on 11th June,...
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