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06 Sept 2025

Summer camp for aspiring stars takes to the stage in Limerick

The musical theatre camp will be led by a local panto legend

Summer camp for aspiring stars takes to the stage in Limerick

Panto star Richie Hayes

A SUMMER camp for budding stars of Musical Theatre will take place in the University Concert Hall (UCH) this July.

Led by UCH Panto sensation Richie Hayes, the camp aims to be a fun-packed week perfect for children aged 7 to 13 who are ready to unleash their inner performers.

Richie Hayes, one of Ireland’s most beloved theatre talents, will guide participants through a whirlwind of singing, dancing, and acting workshops. 

Known for Mrs. Brown's Boys, Celebrity Bainisteoir, and The Voice of Ireland, the experienced performer will become mentor for the weeklong camp, passing on his talents to the next generation of stage stars.

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For children who love to perform at any and all levels, whether they are a seasoned performer or just looking for a fun way to spend the summer, the camp will allow all to experience the thrills of musical theatre and panto in a friendly, supportive environment.

The camp will be an opportunity for aspiring musical theatre stars to experience plenty of  singing, acting, dancing, and the chance to be a part of creating their own show.

Limited spaces are available, with sibling discounts available also.

Booking is available online now for the camp, at the UCH website.

The camp runs between 9:30am to 2:00pm from Monday July 7 to Friday July 11.

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