Bow Street Academy

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Bow Street
Facade of Bow Street Academy, in Smithfield, Dublin.
Former name
The Factory
TypeScreen Acting School
Established2013; 11 years ago (2013)
FounderGerry Grennell
Shimmy Marcus
DirectorShimmy Marcus
Location
Dublin
,
Ireland
CampusSmithfield, Dublin
AffiliationsScreen Training Ireland
Screen Skills Ireland[1]
Websitewww.bowstreet.ie

Bow Street Academy — the National Screen Acting School of Ireland (known simply as Bow Street) is a film and television acting academy in Dublin, Ireland.[2] Named after its location on the road that was once home to the original Jameson whisky distillery, graduates of its Full Time Programme include Niamh Algar, Ann Skelly, Leah McNamara, Niamh McCormack, Dónall Ó Héalai and Laurence O’Fuairan[3]

History

The school was originally known as The Factory when it was based in Dublin's docklands. Students at that time included Barry Keoghan, Jack Reynor, Brian Gleeson and Louisa Harland.[4]

In 2012 Ireland's first full time screen acting course was launched called The Programme for Screen Acting, but when Google bought the building in 2014 the Factory's lease was not renewed and they moved across the city and rebranded as Bow Street Academy.[citation needed]

Here the school expanded, adding custom modules and courses including the 6 month Part-Time Screen Acting Course.[5][6][7][8]

At its launch, filmmaker Jim Sheridan said "I'm delighted to see The Factory evolve into Bow Street Academy for Screen Acting. I've seen first hand the extraordinary calibre of actors coming through its programme for screen acting – both in class and on set. This building and this dream needs to be supported by us all."[9]

Collaborations and partnerships with organisations include Screen Ireland,[10] and Spotlight UK[11]

Courses

Later Bow Street launched  ‘The Actor as Creator’, Ireland's first funding scheme for actors in partnership with Ireland's national screen agency, Screen Ireland with the support of Equity.[12] The scheme allows 30 actors per round to make their own short films. Many of these films have now become international award winners. [citation needed]

The school offers a range of programs, masterclasses and courses including the web series ‘Bow Street Meets’ featuring interviews with Oscar Isaac, Saoirse Ronan, Andrew Garfield, Fiona Shaw, Brendan Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Domhnall Gleeson, Hugo Weaving, Richard Dreyfus, Lenny Abrahamson, and Leo Davis.[13][14]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ "Bow Street". Screen Skills Ireland. 3 December 2014. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  2. ^ Ritman, Alex (10 March 2023). "Introducing the Dublin Acting School Where Barry Keoghan (and Many Other Irish Stars) Got Their Start". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Scenes from life on the Factory floor". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Barry Keoghan's Acting School Detail His Meteoric Rise After Oscar Nomination". 26 January 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Bow Street Set To Launch New Courses At Open Day | The Irish Film & Television Network". www.iftn.ie. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Taken Down star: 'a lot of scenes left my jaw hanging'". 19 November 2018.
  7. ^ Ritman, Alex (10 March 2023). "Introducing the Dublin Acting School Where Barry Keoghan (and Many Other Irish Stars) Got Their Start". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  8. ^ Ritman, Alex (7 April 2023). "Meet the "Special Wizard" Acting Coach Who Helped Shape Memorable Performances From Heath Ledger, Pedro Pascal and Oscar Isaac". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  9. ^ Murphy, Niall (18 February 2015). "Industry: Jim Sheridan officially opens Bow Street Acting Academy". Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  10. ^ Murphy, Niall (17 May 2016). "#Industry: Bow Street celebrates 1st Anniversary partnership with Spotlight". Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  11. ^ "The Actors Showcase - The Actor as Creator". Screen Ireland. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Actor As Creator". Bow Street Academy. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  13. ^ "Bow Street Meets". Bow Street Academy. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Special Guest Speakers". Bow Street Academy. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  15. ^ McCarthy, Esther (5 December 2019). "Ireland's next big thing: Niamh Algar on her incredible year". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  16. ^ Clark, Stuart (20 February 2020). "Seána Kerslake hit a new career high this year with terrifying psychological thriller, The Hole In The Ground". Hotpress.com. Archived from the original on 20 February 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  17. ^ Ritman, Alex (10 March 2023). "Introducing the Dublin Acting School Where Barry Keoghan (and Many Other Irish Stars) Got Their Start". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  18. ^ "Danika McGuigan obituary: accomplished stage and screen actor". The Irish Times. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  19. ^ "Amy Huberman leads tributes to actress Nika McGuigan". RTÉ TEN. 24 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 July 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  20. ^ Esther, McCarthy (10 January 2020). "Remember my name: Faces to watch out for in 2020". IrishExaminer.com. Archived from the original on 10 January 2020. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  21. ^ "2017 programme graduates". Bow Street. Retrieved 23 January 2020.