Perform With ITW
ITW offers a range of performance groups that help students develop their skills and gain stage experience. These include the Young Dramatic Arts Theatre Company, the Musical Theatre Company, and the Shakespeare Company, each focusing on different aspects of acting and performance. In addition, students can join Vocal Vibes, an ensemble singing group, or the Dance Company, the studio’s competitive dance team. Together, these groups provide opportunities to perform, collaborate, and build confidence.
Musical Theatre
At ITW, students can join different Musical Theatre Companies where they spend the year rehearsing for a full musical production. Throughout the year, students rehearse songs, scenes and choreography while developing their acting, singing and dancing skills. All their hard work leads up to a final performance of the musical at the end of the year, where they get to perform the show in front of an audience.
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Our Junior Musical Theatre Company give students, from 3rd class - 3rd year, the chance to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills each week with the guidance of professional directors, choreographers, and musical directors.
Students must be enrolled in both Drama and Dance classes to join, and rehearsals take place every Sundays 9:45-11:45 am, with additional full-day sessions closer to performance time.
Performances for 2026 are set for April and May, with optional participation in the MTI Junior Musical Theatre Festival in Birmingham, UK.
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The Senior Musical Theatre Company at ITW is our elite program for 4th year –6th year students, where dedicated young performers put their Dance and Drama training to the ultimate test by rehearsing and performing full-scale musicals. Students work every Sundays, 4 to 6 pm with professional directors, choreographers, and musical directors, developing their acting, singing, and dancing skills while learning to work as a company.
Membership in ITW’s weekly Dance and Creative Drama classes is required, and a high level of commitment is expected, including additional rehearsals as the show approaches.
In past seasons, the Senior Musical Theatre Company has performed productions such as the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line.
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The Drumcondra Musical Theatre Company at ITW combines elements of both our Junior and Senior programs, offering students from 4th class–6th year the chance to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills while rehearsing full-scale musicals. Students work each Mondays with professional directors, choreographers, and musical directors, learning scenes, songs, and choreography while building teamwork and performance confidence.
Membership in ITW’s weekly Dance and Creative Drama classes is required, and a high level of commitment is expected as students prepare for their shows.
In past seasons, Drumcondra Musical Theatre has performed productions such as Alladin and Singin’ in the Rain. These performances give students the opportunity to experience professional-style rehearsals and productions, refining their skills and enjoying the excitement of bringing a musical to life on stage. The program combines the energy of younger students with the experience of older performers, creating a dynamic and supportive company environment.
Shakespeare Company
The ITW Shakespeare Company gives students the opportunity to explore the language, movement, and imagination of Shakespeare while working as a team to create dynamic, engaging performances. Students learn to de-mystify Shakespeare’s text, develop musicality and acting skills, and gain confidence performing on stage. Every student is fully involved, forging strong friendships and building a deep appreciation for theatre and Shakespeare’s work. Past students have also won awards at festivals such as the SDToI and Feis Maitiú and gone on to train professionally at top colleges like LIR and RADA, as well as performing in theatre, film, and television.
In recent years, the company has performed productions including The Winter’s Tale, The Merchant of Venice, Hamlet, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo & Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and The Comedy of Errors. They have also performed internationally, including at Shakespeare’s Globe in London and Birmingham Old Rep, with workshops at the RSC in Stratford. The Shakespeare Company begins with a workshop at the end of August and rehearses weekly until performances in November, giving students the full experience of bringing Shakespeare to life in front of a live audience.
Dance Company (Competitive Dance)
ITW Dance Companies are our elite dance company teams that compete at dance competitions across Ireland, uk and Europe. We have teams for dancer 5+
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Fosse Dance Company or “Minis” as they are affectionately know are ITW’s competitive dance company created especially for dancers ages 5–9 years who are ready to shine on stage. This team introduces young performers to the excitement, discipline, and teamwork of competition in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Dancers train in a variety of styles including Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary and Hip hop, building strong technique, musicality, and performance quality while developing confidence that reaches far beyond the studio. This is a rehearsal focus class which bring together all their learnings from their respective ITW classes.
Mini Dance Company members represent ITW at competitions and events throughout the season, proudly showcasing their hard work, dedication, and growing talent. Along the way, they learn commitment, responsibility, and the joy of striving toward a shared goal.
Minis is where young dancers take their first steps into the competitive dance world building skills, friendships, and a lifelong love of performing as part of the ITW family.
This class is by audition only.
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Young Dramatic Arts (Youth Theatre)
Young Dramatic Arts Theatre Company, established by ITW over 20 years ago, is a high-quality theatre program designed to identify and nurture talented young actors, directors, and technicians aged 15–18.
Students fully involved in every aspect of theatre-making—from selecting plays, designing and operating lighting and sound, creating sets and props, to performing on stage and working behind the scenes.
We proudly support Irish theatre, theatre makers, and the Irish Youth Theatre sector, aligning our work with Youth Theatre Ireland. Young Dramatic Arts Theatre Company provides an exceptional training ground for aspiring performers, and many alumni have gone on to successful careers as actors and playwrights.
Vocal Vibes
Vocal Vibes is a singing club in Clonskeagh, open to students from 1st class through to 6th Year, including those from Drumcondra. The club focuses on creating a fun, energetic, and inclusive space where students can develop their vocal, dance, and performance skills while expressing themselves freely. With no auditions required, everyone is welcome to join, and sessions are designed to be enjoyable and collaborative, allowing students to contribute song ideas and shape the experience together.
Led by experienced vocal coach Andrew Dawson, Vocal Vibes offers exciting opportunities such as optional participation in choir competitions and charity events, all without pressure. The emphasis is firmly on enjoyment rather than exams or formal assessments, giving students a chance to build confidence, connect with others, and simply enjoy singing in a supportive environment.
