Seven strangers. Seven scenes. Seven lives hanging in the balance. Come and see the Behind the Scenes: Youth Theatre’s original production of “Seven”, directed by Niamh Nutty, written by Lachlan Kiss and divised by the members of the Youth Theatre. A play designed to intrigue and connect, watch as seven teenagers face the best and worst of themselves as they struggle to piece together the tragedy that connects them, all whilst trying to keep the man who is attempting to take everything they have at bay. TICKETS €8 ADULTS, €5 STUDENTS/O.A.P **DOORS OPEN 6.50pm**

Exciting things coming this way...stay tuned! 🎫

***IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*** Our name is changing! Our one and only Emer Halpenny is beginning to undertake new business ventures and is, unfortunately, stepping away from the school, with us taking over and starting afresh. We have been working hard since we last saw you all, organising the upcoming term, events and workshops for all returning and new students and we are very excited about the upcoming classes. We are delighted to announce the new name of the school. It has taken some time, but we have decided to call the school: ‘’Behind The Scenes: School of Drama’’ We wanted to choose a name which upheld the ethos which Emer and her school has instilled within all of us for almost 28 years. Our core aim with this school is to build and cultivate the confidence in every student that passes through our doors, using drama. And so, whilst we love to perform and allow our students to show off their talents, we believe that the most important part of this whole process is what happens “Behind The Scenes”. In our many years in the school we have seen countless students grow in confidence and we have witnessed their personalities flourish week to week, and it is the dynamic of these classes that Emer has established which has allowed this to happen, and it is our goal to carry this forward. So, apart from the new name, what else has changed? As of now, nothing. The new term will run for 15 weeks starting Saturday 13th and Tuesday 16th January . The fees will remain the same for this term and the same familiar faces will be there to greet you each week. We look forward to posting more information soon and keeping you all updated with what’s happening on this new and exciting journey! Lachlan, Niamh, Ciara and Aisling 🎭

It is with great sadness that we tell you, our lovely Niamh's father has passed away, RIP https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=340256/RobertNUTTY/Greystones/Wicklow

Niamh Nutty had an awful shaky hand, but had to record my last game of splat, ever 😭

Night one of The Divide went better than it ever could have. Only one more chance to catch the show tonight. 7pm, St. Laurence’s Parish Centre, Stillorgan. **DOORS OPEN 6.50** Photo: Aisling Cooling Nolan

Student vs Teacher in an old favorite; Splat! Who do we think won?

The show is tonight! The show is tonight! Make sure to book your tickets, places are limited. Tonight, 7pm, St. Laurence’s Parish Centre.

This will be the last production of my school; folks, I'm closing the doors of Emer Halpenny School of Drama after 27 years. It breaks my heart but there are pastures new a-beckoning. Besides, I hear tell that a certain drama team (aka the Minogue-Nutty-Kiss Dream Team) are opening a school in January 2018. Same place, same times, same students, same style, ethics and methods...with a flourish of new blood and fresh minds. This play is entirely their concept: they wrote, directed and perform in it, with absolutely no input from me. I'm going Saturday night so if you'd like to support them (and watch me cry into my wine afterwards) do come along! And for anyone who has ever been involved in the school and just found out, we'll be having a massive shin dig in January 💃