SPEECH & DRAMA CLASSES

Fun, supportive classes helping children build confidence, communication, creativity and performance skills.

Speech & Drama Classes in Limerick

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Founder of Limerick Speech & Drama

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The image contains theater masks, a trophy, an open book, flowers, a rolled-up paper, ballet shoes, a smartphone, a pen, and a film clapperboard with the word 'LAMDA' written on it. There are also colorful stars, music notes, and a pink curtain with a tassel on the right side, creating a festive, theatrical scene.
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A stylized icon of a person with their hands raised

Who it's for

Primary and Secondary students, ages 6–18. Junior and Senior classes.
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Where

📍 Adare — Tuesdays
📍 Pallaskenry — Wednesdays
📍 Castleconnell — Fridays
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Icon of a clipboard with lines representing writing or notes

Three 8-week terms plus one 10-week term across the school year.

Terms

WHAT WE DO

Classes develop communication, confidence, creativity, teamwork and performance skills through drama games, improvisation, storytelling, poetry and short scenes.Every child is met where they are, from the quietly shy to the naturally theatrical.

Sessions are led by a qualified Drama teacher with over ten years' international classroom experience, in a warm, supportive, structured environment.

Speech & Drama, made joyful.

BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN

Confidence and self-expression

Clear, articulate speech

Listening and teamwork

Creativity and imagination

Performance and public speaking skills

Confidence for presentations, interviews, auditions and everyday communication

More than performance.

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Optional Festival Opportunities

Students who wish to take their work further can perform at local Speech & Drama festivals, a wonderful next step for confidence, resilience and stage experience.
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Digital graphic with theater masks, a diploma, a microphone, a trophy, books, and stage curtains, along with the text "Festivals & Performance Opportunities".
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A number nine with a star and sparkle symbols nearby.

Optional Speech & Drama Exams

Structured exam pathways are available for students who would like formal recognition of their progress, delivered with a strong track record of success.
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Promotional graphic for Lambada, London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art, featuring comedy and tragedy masks, a book, a diploma, a trophy, a microphone, a medal, and decorative stars and sparkles.

PARENT ENQUIRY

Send a short enquiry and Fiona will reply with class options, availability and next steps.

Prefer email? info@fionamcdonnellstudio.com

Enrolling for September.

Parent Enquiry