About us

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“Innovations isn’t just a performing arts school. It is a group of individual, talented, kind, loving and amazing young people who come together to create magic. Every class or rehearsal brings confidence, fun, new friends and an opportunity for everyone’s talent to shine.”

- SARAH
Parent an Innovations Student (7yrs)

“My 8 years old daughter says that being the part of Innovations is the best thing that ever happened to her ;). She keeps saying that no part is too small and that she just got to be the part of all their shows. It’s amazing to see her excited, proud and growing in confidence.”

- EDTYA
Parent of an Innovations Student (8yrs)

“With a lack of interest in team sports, my children found the confidence to be themselves at Innovations. It has opened up the world of theatre for them and built so much confidence and self awareness. Innovations has been a gift & a privilege to be a part of.”

- MARY
Parent of Innovations Students (13yrs & 15yrs)

“My son JJ has been part of the Innovations family for just over 2 years now. The friendships he has gained, the experiences he has been immersed into and the sheer delight he gets from being part of such a professional theatre company is indescribable. We have made memories to last a lifetime because of our involvement with Innovations and we’ll be forever grateful for the opportunities it presented for our little man.”

- LAURA
Parent of Innovations Students (5yrs & 8yrs)

Innovations
Theatre School

South East Ireland’s Premier School of Performing Arts. Based in Gorey, Co. Wexford. Classes for 5 – 18 year olds.
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Innovations Theatre School (formerly called the Performing Arts Stage School) was founded in 1998 in Galway by American actress/singer Anne Shumate. Since that time, over a thousand young people have learned new skills, made new friends, developed healthy self-confidence, and found joy in the theatre arts.

We are not an exam-oriented school; rather we focus on performance and stage-craft skills, as well as the disciplines of rehearsal, team work and mutual respect – attributes that transfer to all areas of life. "Building confidence & creativity through performance arts."

We offer 6 age group classes:
Columbine Class (age 5-6)
Scapino Class (age 7-8)
Pierrot Class (age 9-10)
Harlequin Class (age 11-12)
Domino Class (age 13-14)
Scaramouche Class (age 15-18+)

Our enthusiastic teachers are qualified educators and experienced performers and all have been Garda vetted. All our teachers, student teachers and staff have undergone a Pediatric First Aid course. All students participate in all classes, and in a professionally staged full-length theatre show each year, alongside other showcases and performance opportunities.
Anne Shumate - Award-winning Performer & Director and Founder of Innovations Theatre School

Anne Shumate, AIMS Award-winning Performer & Director and Founder of Innovations Theatre School.

Contact us
Class Location: Gorey Educate Together Secondary School, Fort Rd, Ballowen Or Ramsfortpark, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 A7V7
Rehearsals/Performance: Gorey Little Theatre, Pearse Street, Gorey, Co. Wexford