Theatre: Enrollment now open for Blue Teapot Performing Arts School

Blue Teapot Theatre Company is an accredited provider of training for people aged 18 and over with intellectual disabilities.

Founded in 2010, it was specifically set up to address the needs of those learners who want to gain formal training and certification in QQI creative modules.

Their ethos is to give learners quality arts experience of equal importance to that of required learning outcomes. Tutors are subject matter experts with a wealth of knowledge in creative arts – theatre directors, actors, artists, musicians and designers – along with specialists in advocacy and life skills.

Programme & How To Apply

The three year programme delivers training in performing arts modules leading to certification in QQI Levels 2 and 3. Blue Teapot enrol new learners every September but try to keep numbers small to ensure every person gets a high quality learning experience.

Year One Core skills are introduced with a Level 2 General Learning Major Award Modules in Drama, Music, Design, Craft, Non Verbal Communication and Pattern and Relationship.

Year Two Develop skills: Level 3 programme that deepens core skills learnt in year one with addition of Drawing, Music Appreciation, Puppetry and Event Participation.

Year Three Practice skills: Continuation of Level 3 with opportunities to perform prior to graduation.

Life Skills programme is an additional component of the course, incorporating online safety, health & fitness, help with IT and literacy, interpersonal skills and person centred outcomes.

Application process

1. Application: Candidates submit completed application forms which are available at the bottom of this page by post or by emailing training@blueteapot.ie.
2. Invitation: They invite applicants to attend an informal meeting, as an opportunity to gather further information, find out more about a candidate’s interest in performing arts practice, and answer any questions they might have about the programme. This meeting lasts for 30-40 minutes.
3. Audition: All candidates are invited to attend an audition day where they take part in different group workshops.
4. Decision: Final decision is made by the Audition Panel and places are offered.

Further general information can be found in their brochure below or by contacting Ana Alvarez on 087 652 0146 or email training@blueteapot.ie. The deadline to apply is 31 January.