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“Acting is behaving truthfully under imaginary circumstances.”

The NACN Performing Arts Academy strives to transform young people into professional industry-working performers. We are very aware of the minimal opportunities and services provided for young performers wanting to begin their careers in the arts and we intend on changing this.

 

At NACN, we focus on intensive training based on a very similar curriculum that is currently being taught in higher education theatre schools. Our main aim is to provide our students with the required skills, and training that will allow them to be ready for working professionally in the industry – as well as building their confidence, and building their skills in acting, singing and dancing!

 

Our students will be provided with experience and professional footage that will enable them to expand their professional portfolios; for example, their headshots, showreels and voice reels. It is most important to us that our students are always learning new skills.

 

Our classes will run every Saturday for all age groups at different, set times in which we are positive that our students will gain all the knowledge they need to become excellent performers.

Why Choose Us

Affordable

At NACN we understand the different social barriers that families face, and we aim to keep our price of monthly classes as low, and sufficient as possible.

Opportunities not offered elsewhere!

Access to educational resources to enhance our student’s knowledge in not only performing arts but in the world of creative and innovative industries.

Empower Young People!

We are a National Lottery Community Funded Project to Empower Young People and we strongly believe that our young people should not be held back. It's vital we provide our students with the opportunities to explore the on and off-stage experience.

Our Director

Lisa McCord

Lisa McCord is our young, talented artistic director here at NACN, who will be running the classes and directing the productions we aim to do. Lisa is originally from Belfast, before moving to London 7 years ago to attend drama school at SMU and working professionally within the industry amongst west end, too small productions. Lisa is now recently back home and wants to teach the skills that she has learnt from her long history of performing experience, and is eager to help develop the young performers of Northern Ireland into industry-ready individuals.

Lisa, being an excellent performer on stage; has also gained a large amount of experience working on camera for films, commercials and music videos; as well as having a history of professional dance (tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop) and is excited to provide our students with the exact necessary skills for their portfolios.

Enrol now and be taught by our talented Lisa McCord, and gain the skills that you need!

Performing Arts Assistants

Charlotte Griffith-Williams

Trainee Junior Directors of Tots & Juniors

Victoria Hanna

Trainee Junior Directors of Tots & Juniors

Lauren Douglas

Trainee Junior Directors of Tots & Juniors

Maig Of The Musicals

“Oh My God You Guys!”

- Performance Dates -
Saturday 6th April 2024

Directed by Lisa McCord

Matalida Jr.

“Somewhere inside of us all is the power to change the world.”

- Performance Dates -
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June 2023

Directed by Lisa McCord

Into The Woods

“The difference between a cow and a bean is a bean can begin an adventure.”

- Performance Dates -
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th May 2023

Directed by Lisa McCord

Grease

I've got chills, they're multiplying!

Performed on 2nd July 2022, Theatre At The Mill

Directed by Lisa McCord & Gary Duffy

Our Student's

Testimonials

Lauren

I personally believe that you should sign up to our performing arts academy as you will make amazing friends, be taught by an amazing individual and become the best version of yourself.

Jack

My time at NACN has been absolutely amazing. I've never been in a company with such lovely members and staff equally. Every day I go, I just don't want to leave, it's like a second family. NACN is truly the place to be.

Charlotte

I think everyone should be able to show their full potential as I do at NACN in the Performing arts group. It’s amazing for confidence building and has helped me come out of my shell quite a lot.

Conor

My experience with NACN has been really amazing and I'm so excited to do more shows with them as our director Lisa has been so helpful and caring. They make you feel so comfortable and welcome I would 100% recommend joining NACN!

Victoria

I felt at home at nacn from my first day. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. Being there has helped my confidence so much and I’m so thankful to NACN.

Want To Enrol?

If you are interested, enrol in our Performing Arts Academy and be ready to be taught by the best of the best.

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