Shine Bright Like a Star…

Mourne Stars Speech & Drama classes are for children and young adults aged between 5 and 18 years old of all abilities and experience.

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Welcome to Mourne Stars Speech & Drama.

My Drama classes provide the opportunity for each pupil to shine in their own way by developing skills in Speech, Drama and Performing Arts, which will give them lifelong benefits and lasting memories. Students are taught in a fun, creative and safe environment by a professional, qualified Drama & Performing Arts teacher with 17 years’ experience and training.

  • When a child is given space to be creative and their imagination is supported, this helps to builds their confidence and self-esteem. The confidence gained from taking part in drama classes will help with all aspects of life!

  • Speech and Drama enhances verbal and nonverbal expression of ideas. It improves vocal projection, articulation of words, fluency with language and persuasive speech. Listening and observation skills are developed by playing drama games, being an audience, rehearsing, and performing.

  • Not only are acting and drama classes a whole lot of fun, but they also give children a platform for expressing themselves along with an outlet for their natural creativity. It also provides a major boost in self-confidence!

  • Creative drama can help children learn about emotions, problem solving, and relating to other people. Through their experiences with drama, students develop their imagination and their ability to solve problems whilst developing empathy for others.

  • Self-expression is a display of individuality and in these drama classes, self-expression is encouraged! The classes are a safe space where children can explore their individuality through play and performance.

  • Literacy is fundamental to the study and performance of drama. Thus, drama provides opportunities for students to build vocabulary, awareness of language structures, grammatical and syntactical knowledge and builds their capacity to question, debate, challenge and imagine. Reading poetry, stories and play texts provides the opportunity for children to expand their literacy skills beyond the classroom.

  • All classes take place in a fun, safe environment with a clear child protection policy in place.

  • Clare’s Star Talent

    Providing the opportunity for your child to audition for professional TV & Film work. Contact Clare to be added to her young actors list.

Play prepares the children of today to be the innovative thought leaders of tomorrow.’
— Vince Gowmon

Clare McAvoy, Drama teacher at Mourne Stars Speech & Drama.

Clare is the creator, and teacher of Mourne Stars Speech & Drama. She has almost 15 years experience and has a passion to pass on her enthusiasm to her pupils.

Where are the classes?

  • Monday - Castlewellan Kilmegan Parish Centre

    Age 5-7 (4.30pm-5.30pm)

    Age 8-10 (5.30pm-6.30pm)

    Age 11-14 (6.30-7.30pm)

  • Monday - Moneydarragh Hub Annalong

    • Age 5-7 (6.30pm-7.30pm)

    • Age 8-10 (7.30-8.30pm)

  • Tuesday - Parish Centre Newcastle

    Class 1 Age 8-10 (4.30-5.30pm)

    Class 2 Age 8-10 (5.30-6.30pm)

    Musical Theatre Stars (Age 8-10) 4.30-5.30pm

  • Wednesday - Singing Stars - Parish Centre Newcastle

    Age 5-10 (4.30pm-5.30pm)

  • Wednesday - Ballynahinch St Patrick's Magheradroll

    Age 5-7 (6pm-7pm_

    Age 8-10 (7pm-8pm)

  • Wednesday - Downpatrick Down Arts Centre

    Age 5-7 (6-7pm)

    Age 8-12 (7-8pm)

  • Wednesday - Atticall Community Centre

    Age 5-7 (6-7pm)

    Age 8-10 (7-8pm)

  • Thursday - Parish Centre Newcastle

    Speech, Drama & Acting Age 11-14 (4.30-5.30pm)

    Speech, Drama & Acting Age 14-18 (5.30-6.30pm)

    Musical Theatre Grades 1-3 (4.30-5.30pm)

    Musical Theatre Grades 4-8 (5.30-6.30pm)

  • Friday - Parish Centre Newcastle

    • Class 1 Age 5-7 (2.30-3.30pm)

    • Class 2 Age 5-7 (3.30-4.30pm)

    • Class 3 Age 5-10 (4.30-5.30pm)

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At Mourne Stars Speech & Drama. Our main aim is to instil confidence in children and young people in a fun and enjoyable environment for children aged between 5-18 years old.