About Us
The Acting Bug offers high quality actor training for adults. Whether you're a complete beginner or a working performer, our classes help you to learn and grow in a fun, creative space.
The Acting Bug offers high quality actor training for adults. Whether you're a complete beginner or a working performer, our classes help you to learn and grow in a fun, creative space.
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What We Do
Our classes
Weekly classes suitable for all experience levels, from beginners to experienced actors
Who We Are
About us
To give adults high quality actor training in a fun, welcoming environment. Practical classes, real teaching and professional industry insight that helps every actor reach their full potential.
A thriving community where anyone who has caught the acting bug — from complete beginners to working performers — can develop their craft and build confidence on stage and on screen.
Honesty, craft and community. No gimmicks and no empty promises — just grounded teaching from working professionals, and a room where every actor is supported and challenged in equal measure.
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Not at all. Our classes are open to adults at every level, from complete beginners to working performers. Whether you are just curious or ready to take your craft seriously, you'll be very welcome.
Expect practical, hands-on training, scene study, on-camera work, improvisation, confidence building games, endless craic and honest feedback from tutors who are actively auditioning and working in the industry, all in a supportive environment.
Simply get in touch through our contact page and we'll be happy to answer any questions you may have, or click a link below to sign up directly through our booking site. Places are limited.
What We Offer
Autumn term 2026
Spread the cost with 3–4 interest-free payments through Klarna or Clearpay.
Weekly in-person acting classes for adults. Work on text, scenes, character development, improv, audition skills, self-taping and more.
Ongoing industry and career advice, as well as mental health support and a supportive community of creative people from all walks of life. All experience levels welcome.
New 12-week term: 2 Sept – 28 Nov (closed Halloween week)
New 12-week term: 8 Sept – 1 Dec (closed Halloween week)
Belfast · 8-week course
Ever wanted to work as a voice artist, but weren't sure how to get started? Join us over 8 weeks as we take you through an intensive exploration of voice work including audiobooks, narration, animation, video games and commercials.
Understand how the voice works, breathing and warm-up techniques, and how to create different character voices using tone, pitch, speed and accent.
Discover how the industry works, where to find work, and how to quote jobs. We'll cover the technical side — equipment, software, editing and uploading. In the final week we'll record sample audio for your own voice reel.
New 8-week course: 8 Sept – 27 Oct
Flexible booking
Book individual acting classes for £35, save 10% when booking 4 or more classes, or save £70 by booking the full term.
Flexible acting class booking
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