Would you love to perform on stage, in a fully staged musical, in front of a live audience, surrounded by friends?
then, you should consider joining our Junior Musical Theatre Company!
Every week we focus on rehearsing the scenes, choreography and staging of our chosen musical with a professional Choreographer, Director and Musical Director who are there to bring out the best in every single child.
Our productions are especially chosen and often specifically written and adapted to allow every child to have their opportunity to shine. With a limited company size there is the opportunity for every child to have plenty to do.
Our Musical Theatre training is among the best in the country and our students go on to perform professionally in theatres all over Dublin, Ireland and indeed the West End, including the shows staged by Festival Productions at the National Concert Hall every Christmas and the pantomimes at the Olympia, Gaiety, Abbey, Helix and Gate Theatres.
A high level of commitment and enthusiasm is required for this class as we work to bring our students to performance level. Students audition for leading roles and chorus parts in our chosen musical and then work each week rehearsing every element of the show; acting, singing and choreography.
Nearer to show day we design and paint our scenery and organize costumes and props. Our productions range from in-house performances for friends and family to full-scale productions in a professional theatre.
Our 2024 production… watch this Space for the 2025 big reveal coming soon!
Having just completed our performances of The Little Mermaid JR we are excited to be planning for our next production! And this year is even more special as we launch our Drumcondra Musical Theatre Company too!!
If you are a Drumcondra Student you have the option of joining the Musical Theatre Class without Dance and Drama this will be at higher price, but Dance and Drama is a requirement for the Clonskeagh Team. There will be auditions in early September so do select Musical Theatre on your registration form when re-booking for September classes to be considered for next years Company which will run from September to May.
We are thrilled to announce that this year, our Drumcondra Musical Theatre Company will be bringing the enchanting tale of Aladdin to life! This beloved story follows the journey of a kind-hearted street rat named Aladdin, who discovers a magical lamp containing a wise and comical genie. With the help of his newfound friend, Aladdin embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with love, friendship, and self-discovery.
As Aladdin navigates the challenges of love, loyalty, and destiny, he finds himself in a race against time to win the heart of Princess Jasmine and thwart the evil sorcerer Jafar. This spectacular production will be filled with captivating music, vibrant choreography, and stunning visuals that will transport you to the magical world of Agrabah.
Join us for an unforgettable experience as our talented students take the stage to share this classic story with you. Performances are set for early May 2025 at the Sean O’Casey Theatre, and we can’t wait to share this incredible journey with our community!
Stay tuned for more updates and ticket information, and prepare to be amazed by the magic of Aladdin!
We will be looking for lots of roles so students from 4th class to 3rd year are welcome to audition for our Clonskeagh Company and from 3rd class to 5th year for our Drumcondra Company.
We are thrilled to announce that this year, our Clonskeagh Musical Theatre Company will present the heartwarming tale of Frozen Jr.! Based on the beloved Disney film, this enchanting musical follows the journey of two sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate the complexities of love, friendship, and self-acceptance in the magical kingdom of Arendelle.
When Elsa accidentally unleashes her icy powers, she plunges their kingdom into eternal winter. Determined to save her sister and their home, Anna embarks on an epic adventure, teaming up with a rugged ice seller, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and the whimsical snowman Olaf. Together, they face challenges and discover the true meaning of love and bravery.
Filled with memorable songs like "Let It Go," "For the First Time in Forever," and "Love Is an Open Door," Frozen Jr. is a spectacular experience that will captivate audiences of all ages. With stunning visuals and captivating performances, this production promises to be a magical journey for both the cast and our cherished audience.
Rehearsals are every Sunday during term time from 10-11.45am at ITW Studios, Clonskeagh or Monday evenings 6.30-8.15pm in Drumcondra - there will also be 3 full days - (to be confirmed in advance of term 3 starting) Excellent attendance at all ITW classes and rehearsals is required in order to be allowed to remain in the Company.
Register interest NOW - The fee is €220 per term for Clonskeagh
€200 per term for Drumcondra with Dance and Drama
€320 without Dance and Drama. This includes all rehearsals including bank holiday and full day rehearsals. Performances will be in The Sean O’Casey Theatre April 6th & 7th 2025 for our Clonskeagh Company and Early May for our Drumcondra Company.
Our cast will also have the opportunity to take part in the MTI Junior Musical Theatre Festival on May 26th in Birmingham, UK. (The festival is optional and at an additional cost - approx €350 inc flights, T-Shirt, Hoodie, the MTI Festival, coach in UK and accommodation further information below)
Recent ITW Junior Musical Theatre Company productions include The Little Mermaid Jr, Shrek Jr, Matilda Jr, Disney’s Peter Pan Jr, Disney's Beauty and the Beast Jr, Guys and Dolls Jr, Annie Jr, The Wizard of Oz, Aladdin, Alice in Wonderland, ITW’s Nightmare Before Christmas and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Our production for April 2025 will be revealed very soon!
Following on from a very successful trip to the MTI Junior Theatre Festival in Birmingham in May 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 and online in May 2021 we are thrilled to have been accepted into the Festival for 2025! We perform a 15 minute excerpt from our show for a panel of adjudicators who are West End performers/professionals and take workshops with cast members from top West End Shows - This year our Little Mermaid Jr cast did workshops with cast members from Disney’s Frozen and saw performances from cast members of SIX and Bonnie & Clyde! We were awarded with an outstanding Achievement Award for Dance and two of our young performers were selected as ALL STARS and performed on the ICC stage in front of 1,500 people!. We also got to spend a fantastic day at Cadbury World in Bourneville.
To get a feel for the MTI Festival have a quick look at the video below in which we feature a number of times! Our group were in the Orange Squad so we are all in Orange tee shirts!
Our graduates can be seen in leading roles and include the fabulous Al Porter, Ryan Andrews, George McMahon(Fair City, Limerick Panto), Ben Morris (Phantom West End, Beautiful, Commitments) Ciara Lyons (Legally Blonde, Gaiety Panto), Kathryn McKiernan (RTE, Freezin),Shane McDaid (Titanic, Madagascar West End), Clodagh Long (Commitments West End, Jeckyll and Hyde) Alison Dennan (Freezing, Cinderella), Ben Middleton (Matilda West End), David Crowley (Red Rock,Robin Hood) and more who star in the Olympia, Gaiety, Tivoli and Limerick Pantos and in the West End.
