"Had lots of fun & learned a lot of acting; pointers techniques… The staff members were amazing, made lots of great friends :) It was a wonderful place to learn. Fell in love with Ireland, I recommend it for any teenager who wants to expand/explore their acting/filming abilities:)

Had a great time!"

Catalina Walder, Norway, August 2021

“ Teenage stage has given me so much! As a student from Norway traveling to Dublin for the first time, I felt incredibly safe. The teachers care about the students and burn for their craft. They offer us a safe enviroment and space where we can learn, grow and have fun. I made great friends and experiences I would not be without and that will stay with me the rest of my life. The only down side with these camps is that you miss everyone so much, and really don`t want to leave! “

Tine Mysen, June 2020

“I just wanted to to thank you and the staff at Teenage Stage for giving my Son a wonderful new experience. Benjamin stepped out of his comfort zone to do this one week camp and was hooked by the end.

He describes it as "far better than I ever expected and I want to go back next year" So well done to you and the team. See you next year!”

Philip Marley, Parent, Dublin, August 18

"Thank you so very much for everything you have done and have come to mean for Lily – I cannot begin to explain how much she has gained from Teenage Stage. Just a couple of years ago she came to this country a shy and unsure girl. The confidence, teamwork, passion and ambition that you have helped nurture in her, is invaluable"

Lisa Christopher, Parent

"Just wanted to thank you for the wonderful experience Niamh had on your ‘Singing in the Rain’ camp. It was the undisputed highlight of her summer holidays; a blisteringly busy week of fun, laughs and very, very hard work! It was so well organised and the pastoral care team were great at supporting and cheering on the students so they got the most out of the experience. I’m amazed at how much you managed to accomplish in such a short space of time and the show at the end of the week was a testament to that. Niamh is looking forward to next year’s camp already!"

Fiona McCann, Parent, Dublin

"Wow! what I can I say, this was my first trip away from home and I appeared in a full musical theatre production, made fantastic friends and the evening guest workshops are even better than daytime if possible! Unforgettable"

Lynn, age 16, Student, Switzerland

“We are now back in Venice after a wonderful time! Emma and Nora have loved every single moment of the week they spent with you. They have enjoyed the company, the learning experience, the incredible team work and efforts in making 'Singing in the Rain jr' which was a marvellous show!

There were many tears shed on the day of departure and many, many: "see you next year"! 🙂

We wanted to thank you once again for the extraordinary experience you have offered them!”

Francesca Niisi, Italy

"Thank you for the email and opportunity for early booking. Nyika was so enthusiastic last summer, she really wants to participate again this year. I have sent in the booking form for her. We were equally impressed with the whole organisation, supervision and support of the summer school and have no hesitation to recommend it to friends"

Rita, Parent, Carlow

"I want to say a big thank you for the fabulous week Emily had. She was happy from the moment she arrived and met her room mates right to the end of the production. She talked a lot about the week afterwards. She really enjoyed it and appreciated working with such a talented cast. Thank you for the work you put into making it such a successful week and amazing to think you achieved this in a short time frame"

Michele Royliston, Singapore

"My daughter Lucy was with you in Kildare last month and I just wanted to say thanks for a fabulous week - it has given her self confidence such a boost and she is already saving to go back next year. I work in child protection so I'm probably a bit hypervigilant about it but I am so impressed about the support that they had during the week and particularly impressed about how well all the kids got on. I've been recommending it to everyone!"

Maeve Drummey, Blanchardstown

"Nicole came talking wonders about her experience, she loved the teachers, the castle, the people and the food. She said she learned a lot and excited about her future!I am very grateful with everything, the whole experience, for me as a parent has also been wonderful and the look on her face has been priceless for us"

Connie Gonzalez, Parent, Lisbon

"I just want to thank you and the team as Luke had an amazing time on your programme last week, he can struggle socially at times and the film course has been incredible for his confidence"

Suzanne, Parent, Dublin, July 2018

"Elena, 13, was the only Italian girl on Dublin's Teenage Stage 2017 and it was her very first experience abroad by herself. She got to meet lovely new friends from Ireland and greatly enjoyed both rehearsals and free time.

The final show was just amazing and one cannot help wondering how those kids could prepare it in just one week. It made us love Sweeney Todd, a musical that we had never properly appreciated."

Gianluca Di Lorenzo, Parent, Italy, July 2017

"This summer school is creative, fun and exciting, Well thought-through, artistically, educationally and administratively as a joyful learning experience for teenagers! I wish you every possible success with it, as I'm sure it will be! Lucky participants, something to really enjoy and look back on with pleasure and a sense of real achievement"

Dr. Adrian James PhD
Head of Cert H.E. in Theatre Arts (Southend)
East 15 Acting School. University of Essex.