iampro Theatre School: belfast
High quality training in Acting and Musical Theatre for young talent to learn and thrive!
TOTS (& PARENTS)
Age: 2-4
Saturday: 10am-10:45am
£90 per term
MINIS
Age: 5-7
Saturday: 11am-12:30pm
£175 per term
JUNIORS
Age: 8-12
Saturday: 10am-1pm
£350 per term
FOUNDATION
Age: 13-17
Saturday: 10am-1pm
£350 per term
ADULT
Age: 18+
Saturday: 10am-1pm
£350 per term
TERM DATES
Autumn Term: September 6th - November 29th (no classes on October 25th)
FIND US
Girdwood Community Hub, 10 Girdwood Avenue, Belfast, Co. Antrim, BT14 6EG
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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Once you have sent your enquiry, the director will be in touch via email to discuss next steps with you within 3 working days – please make sure to check your spam folder if you haven’t heard from us.
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 and from every age group. Our Belfast academy will 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 young performers and adult actors in Belfast.
AIDEEN DONOGHUE
JNR & FOUNDATION DANCE
Aideen Donoghue is a seasoned performer with over 25 years of experience across stage and screen. At just 16, she was awarded a full scholarship to the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts, where she began her professional training and launched her career in the performing arts.
Since then, Aideen has toured globally in iconic productions such as 42nd Street, Rock of Ages, Dancing Queen, and the world-renowned Spirit of the Dance. She has performed extensively on luxury cruise ships, bringing world-class entertainment to international audiences, and is a familiar face in Belfast’s Grand Opera House pantomimes.Her television credits include The Paul O’Grady Show, The X Factor, National Television Awards, Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, and the Royal Variety Performance.With a career spanning stage, screen, and sea, Aideen is now excited to bring her passion, knowledge, and wealth of experience to the next generation of performers as part of iampro in Belfast.
CIARA POWER
JNR & FOUNDATION MUSICAL THEATRE
Ciara trained in Musical Theatre at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, after a degree in German and Music at King's College London.Since graduating, she has worked - alongside her performance career in the UK, Ireland and abroad - as a performing arts teacher, in the disciplines of drama, dance and singing.
She was a regular teacher at Jigsaw Performing Arts in London for 5 years, and has been teaching with Belfast School of Performing Arts for the last 4 years, as well as covering classes and workshops with many companies and outreach programs in Belfast and London.She aims to bring lots of fun to each class, and hopes students can help develop their expression and confidence through the arts.
NIAMH MCPHILLIPS
JNR & FOUNDATION ACTING
Niamh is from Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. She graduated from TU Dublin Conservatoire Of Music and Drama with a BA in Drama (Performance) and has an MA in movement directing and teaching from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London.
She has been in several theatre productions such as ‘Love Me Do’ by James O’Donnell in the Cavan Arts Festival 2024, as Inga Ingram, in the world premiere of ‘Looking At The Sun’ by Emily Bohannon at the Smock Alley Theatre and Civic Theatre. Also, the children’s clown show, ‘Hear Me Speak’ by Miriam Needham in the Hawks well theatre and ‘The Half Coat’ by Eoghan Maria Lovett in the Cavan County Museum for Culture Night 2023.Niamh has worked in several different forms of drama such as Dance, teaching/facilitation, Audio and Opera. She is an alumni of the Monaghan Youth Theatre. She has performed in visual artist’s Lisa Freeman’s ‘Slipped, Fell and Smacked my face off the dance floor’, ‘Approx One Second of A Sweet Kiss’ and Jesse Jones’ ‘The Tower’.
ORLA GRAHAM
TOTS & MINIS
Orla Graham is a facilitator and theatre director based in Belfast. She trained at the Lir Academy, Dublin and with Tinderbox Theatre Company in their Play Machine course. Orla has taught for companies such as the Crescent Arts Centre, Belfast School of Performing Arts, Ajendance, and the Performer's Academy.
Orla is also an actor and writer. Her recent credits include: Rapunzel (GBL Productions, The Armagh Marketplace Theatre), Float (Crybaby Productions, Flagey Theatre, Assembly Roxy, Outside, Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Cinderella (Brassneck Theatre Company), Re-Mix (Brassneck Productions), Fallen Women (Lyric Theatre, Belfast), Two Fingers Up (Irish Cultural Centre, Hammersmith/Cairns Lecture Theatre, Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe Festival); Blue Lights (BBC One/Two Cities Television/Gallagher Productions); Heave (DUETS Programme in association with Fishamble, Irish Theatre Institute and Dublin Fringe Festival).Float was written by Orla and her writing partner Kirby Thompson, and produced by their company Crybaby Productions, alongside Commedia dell’Arte. Float has toured throughout Ireland, Scotland and Belgium.She is incredibly excited to join iampro as a Tots and Minis Teacher!
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)
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)
