A group of friends take on Corona O Virus in a battle during "The Strangest Time"
Blue Diamond is a third-level drama training academy for
people with intellectualdisabilities. A working theatre company and a path to
creating meaningfulemployment that suits our students needs.Our inspiring
community is made up of a collective of talented individuals who sharea
deep-rooted passion for the Arts. From teaching to acting or directing, this
is a placewhere students are free to explore their passion.Students of the
Academy get expert tuition, acquiring the necessary skills, knowledgeand
confidence to pursue their creative goals. The Theatre Company offers
bothgraduates and other talented actors with intellectual disabilities a path
to work in theperforming arts.The idea for Blue Diamond began when Dr Anthony
and Mrs Susan Walsh witnessedfirst-hand the lack of opportunities for young
adults with an intellectual disability anda talent and passion for drama. In
2016, they established the Blue Diamond DramaAcademy to offer students their
'big break' and simultaneously change societalperceptions.
