MFA in Playwriting, Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

The Playwriting MFA at The Lir Academy offers students a chance to develop their unique voice through skills-based workshops, tutorials with industry professionals, and classes in dramaturgy and contemporary theatre practice. The course focuses on nurturing individual writing talent and culminates in the production of a full-length play, which is shared in a public event attended by industry insiders. Students benefit from dedicated writer spaces, individual tuition with the Course Director, and masterclasses by visiting practitioners. The program also promotes collaboration with other theatre disciplines like directing, producing, and stage design, fostering a comprehensive understanding of contemporary theatre practice.