iampro Theatre School: belfast
High quality adult actor training in Belfast
ADULT
Age: 18+
Wednesday: 6pm - 9pm
Saturday: 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm
Trial session: £20
£350 per term
TERM DATES
Spring Term Jan 7th to Apr 1st
Summer Term Apr 18th to Jul 8th
FIND US
Accidental Theatre, 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast, BT2 7DB
open day information
7th September 2024
9am-11am or 11am-1pm
9am-11am or 11am-1pm
Open to Minis, Juniors and Foundation
Robert Ludlam Theatre, Duffield Rd, Darley Abbey, Derby DE22 1JD
Places will be limited so booking is essential – enquire now.
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iampro belfast
A WORD FROM THE PRINCIPAL
It is my great privilege to introduce iampro to Northern Ireland for the very first time. iampro’s mission from day one has been to provide high quality training and professional opportunities to people from all walks of life. Our Belfast classes seek to nurture the incredible wealth of talent that exists here, delivered in a fun, inclusive and highly collaborative environment. I look forward to
welcoming you to our wonderful creative home here in Belfast.
meet the belfast team
OWEN JAMES
PRINCIPAL
Owen's performing arts journey began as part of amateur theatre groups in his hometown of Craigavon where he developed interests in music and acting. He is an experienced singer/songwriter, actor and filmmaker.
Owen has studied performing arts with ‘BIFHE’ (now Belfast Metropolitan College), ‘The Houde
School of Acting’ in Ohio, ‘Bow Street’ in Dublin, and ‘Iampro’. His recent TV credits include
‘Blue Lights’ (BBC/Two Cities Television/Gallagher Productions), ‘Hope Street’ (BBC/Long Story
TV) and ‘Say Nothing’ (Disney/FX). Owen has also appeared in a number of independent film
projects including ‘Haunted Ulster Live’ (Beyond Visible Films), and the self-produced, award
winning short ‘The Good Cheese’. Following the success of this film, Owen has set-up his own
production company called ‘Good Cheese Productions Ltd’. Theatre work includes the musical
‘Our House’ at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast, as well as immersive works ‘Fright Night’ and
‘Enchanted Winter Garden’. Owen is committed to providing high quality training and
opportunities to adult actors in Belfast
ROSIE MCCLELLAND
TUTOR
Rosie originates from Kilkeel, Co. Down and is currently based in Belfast. A seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry, Rosie is both an accomplished actor and costume designer.
She graduated from Queen’s University Belfast in the early 2000s and went on to co-found the acclaimed physical theatre company Red Lemon Productions. Since then, she has built an impressive portfolio across theatre, television, and film. Her recent credits include ‘Hope Street’ (Long Story TV/BBC), ‘The Last Rifleman’ (Wee Buns Films), ‘Game of Thrones’ (HBO), ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘The Pillowman’ (Lyric Theatre Belfast), and ‘Sex in the City Hall’ (Cheesy Grin Productions, Grand Opera House). Rosie is thrilled to join the iampro team and looks forward to sharing her passion and expertise with the next generation of performers through creative and dynamic adult acting classes.
RACHEL COCHRANE
ADMINISTRATOR
Rachel, originally from Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, has extensive experience as an office administrator and accounts assistant. Rachel is the administrative backbone of our adult acting class, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
From managing schedules and student communication to making sure every detail is handled with care, she brings organization, discretion, and a calm presence to everything she does. Rachel helps to ensure that our classes remain welcoming, professional, and supportive for everyone who walks through the door. She is always happy to help with questions, logistics, or guidance along the way. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our team.
PATRICIA MCDONALD
TOTS & MINIS
Patricia McDonald is an accomplished Irish actor, drama facilitator, and youth theatre director. She holds a BA in Drama from Queen's University Belfast and has completed professional training through the Lyric Theatre's prestigious Drama Studio programme. Patricia is also a proud member of the National Theatre of Great Britain.
With extensive experience as a drama facilitator, Patricia has worked with schools and theatre companies across Northern Ireland and Great Britain. She has consistently achieved a 100% pass rate with students undertaking LCM (London College of Music) examinations and has successfully coached participants for various performance festivals throughout Northern Ireland.In addition to her work in theatre education, Patricia has over six years of experience as a children’s entertainer. She is deeply passionate about inspiring and nurturing the next generation of performers, sharing her knowledge and love for theatre in creative and engaging ways. Patricia is super excited to join the team at iampro Belfast. Patricia is excited to meet all the students.Recent acting/directing credits:
Neil Gwynn – (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), The Alternative – (Brian Friel Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (Director) – (NISMAT), The Wizard of Oz (Director) – (Dudes and Divas Entertainment), The Game’s Afoot – (Brian Friel Theatre), Cuffing Season – (Brian Friel Theatre), Lemons – (Queen’s University Belfast), Christmas Eve-leen Doit – (BNL Productions), Herb, Goodby… Peace (Director)- (Brian Friel Theatre), You Stupid Darkness! (Director), (Brian Friel Theatre)
PATRICIA MCDONALD
TOTS & MINIS
Patricia McDonald is an accomplished Irish actor, drama facilitator, and youth theatre director. She holds a BA in Drama from Queen's University Belfast and has completed professional training through the Lyric Theatre's prestigious Drama Studio programme. Patricia is also a proud member of the National Theatre of Great Britain.
With extensive experience as a drama facilitator, Patricia has worked with schools and theatre companies across Northern Ireland and Great Britain. She has consistently achieved a 100% pass rate with students undertaking LCM (London College of Music) examinations and has successfully coached participants for various performance festivals throughout Northern Ireland.In addition to her work in theatre education, Patricia has over six years of experience as a children’s entertainer. She is deeply passionate about inspiring and nurturing the next generation of performers, sharing her knowledge and love for theatre in creative and engaging ways. Patricia is super excited to join the team at iampro Belfast. Patricia is excited to meet all the students.Recent acting/directing credits:
Neil Gwynn – (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), The Alternative – (Brian Friel Theatre), Alice in Wonderland (Director) – (NISMAT), The Wizard of Oz (Director) – (Dudes and Divas Entertainment), The Game’s Afoot – (Brian Friel Theatre), Cuffing Season – (Brian Friel Theatre), Lemons – (Queen’s University Belfast), Christmas Eve-leen Doit – (BNL Productions), Herb, Goodby… Peace (Director)- (Brian Friel Theatre), You Stupid Darkness! (Director), (Brian Friel Theatre)
