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.
Southern Regional College, East Campus · Adults Welcome
Caught The Acting Bug?
Weekly in-person acting classes for adults, right here in Newry. 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 — whether you're a complete beginner or a working performer.
Acting Coach — Newry
Neil is an actor, director and writer; born, bred and currently living in Belfast. His previous theatre credits include A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Importance of Being Earnest (Lyric Theatre), It Was Easy in the End (THEATREclub, Abbey Theatre), and the People's Panto with Brassneck.
His most notable TV role is that of Sgt. McCloskey in BBC's Blue Lights. Other TV credits include Emmerdale (ITV), The Woman in White (BBC), Vikings (Amazon) and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast (Netflix). Neil brings real industry experience straight to the Newry classroom.
Autumn Term 2026
Spread the cost with 3–4 interest-free payments through Klarna or Clearpay.
Southern Regional College, East Campus · 12-week term · £350
Weekly evening classes covering text, scenes, character development, improv, audition skills and self-taping.
12-week term: 8 Sept – 1 Dec 2026 (closed Halloween week)
Southern Regional College, East Campus, Patrick Street, Newry BT35 8DN (Lecture Theatre, 1st Floor)
Flexible booking
Book individual Newry classes for £35, save 10% when booking 4 or more, or book a free trial class — no charge, no commitment.
Where We Meet
Patrick Street, Newry, BT35 8DN
Lecture Theatre, 1st Floor
Spaces are limited — book your class or try a free trial session today.
