Weekly Speech & Drama classes supporting confidence, communication, and performance in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Classes combine creative drama, voice work, and performance skills, building strong foundations in communication and self-expression.

In-person Classes - Adare

  • Location: Manor Fields, Adare

  • Day: Tuesday

  • Time: 5:00–6:00pm

  • Format: Small-group Speech & Drama classes

  • Term Structure: Two 8-week terms (16 weeks total)

Places are limited to ensure focused, supportive teaching.

Speech & Drama classes focus on developing both performance and communication skills.

Sessions include:

  • voice, articulation, and expressive speech

  • drama games and ensemble work

  • confidence-building performance activities

  • character and storytelling work

  • preparation for speech, drama, and performance opportunities

As part of the Speech & Drama programme, students work towards LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) Speech and Drama examinations later in the academic year.

LAMDA is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected drama institutions, offering internationally recognised qualifications that support students’ communication, performance, and personal development.

Why Students Choose LAMDA Performance Exams:

1. Recognised qualifications to strengthen a student’s CV and support future university applications


4. Stronger spoken communication skills

2. UCAS tariff points available at higher grades (Grades 6–8), which contribute towards university entry in the UK.

5. Improved performance skills that transfer positively into school presentations, interviews, and assessments

3. Increased confidence, motivation, and maturity through working towards a clear personal goal

6. Development of independent study skills, focus, and preparation techniques that support learning across subjects

For students considering the performing arts as a future pathway, LAMDA examinations also provide:

  • high-quality audition material

  • experience working independently and with purpose

  • a recognised qualification valued within creative and academic settings

How Exam Entries Work:

LAMDA examinations are graded and assessed externally, with students entered at a level appropriate to their age, experience, and readiness.

  • Exam entry is optional

  • Readiness and interest are discussed with parents at the beginning of Term 2

The emphasis is always on confidence, progress, and personal development, rather than pressure or competition.

As students progress, there will also be opportunities to take part in local speech and drama festivals, such as Feile Luimnigh, which takes place in January each year

Festival participation is:

  • optional and offered to students who are interested and ready

  • approached as a positive performance experience rather than a pressure-based competition

About the Teacher:

Classes are delivered by a qualified Drama Educator with over seven years’ experience teaching drama, performance, and communication skills in Irish and international education settings.

All classes are:

✔ Garda vetted

✔ Fully insured

✔ Delivered in small groups

✔ Focused on confidence, communication, and expressive skills

Interested in Speech and Drama classes in Adare?

If you’d like to ask a question, check availability, or register interest for upcoming terms, please get in touch using the form below.