Adult Theatre Club returns to Kilkenny and is looking for new members

Barnstorm's Adult Theatre Club is being re-launched in 2023 with a one-year part-time programme, Theatre Production Skills.

The ATC, originally a two-year course, was first introduced in 2007 in answer to many requests from adults in the region who wanted to know more about theatre and how to make a performance.

With a maximum of 14 members each year the alumni from successive groups (2007-2015) formed the Barn Owl Players which has remains a vibrant local amateur theatre company that still creates its own unique blend of theatre and theatrical happenings from Tennessee Williams, to John B Keane and from One-Act Festivals to full length plays.

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The 2023 Adult Theatre Club will act as an introduction to local adults who wish to explore, investigate and create theatre as a hobby.

With the support of Kilkenny’s professional theatre company behind the club, this really is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and dynamic programme of both training and performances. In the past, club members have experienced training in everything from improvisation, basic acting and stagecraft to theatre directing and scriptwriting.

“The Adult Theatre Club is an ideal way of introducing anyone new to acting and theatre in a fun environment; as well as offering local actors a means of honing their skills.” says new Participation and Education Officer Jo Hennessy.

“No experience is necessary just a keen interest, an open mind and a willingness to try new things” she added.

Those interested can obtain a registration form which needs to be completed and returned by Friday, January 27.

The first session will commence on February 2 and every Thursday evening thereafter from 7pm to 9pm at 3 Johns Quay, Kilkenny, R95 T382

Booking is essential, as places are limited. To book your place, request an application form or for further details, please contact us on 056 7751266 or jo@barnstorm.ie.