Welcome to MAD – Merseyside Academy of Drama!
Located on Hope Street in Liverpool City Centre, we offer a wide range of short acting and writing courses for adults. Our courses are designed to fit around your working life, with part-time evening and daytime options available. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced performer, we have something for everyone.
Our courses build confidence and develop skills that are transferable to all areas of life. Many of our students find that the techniques they learn not only enhance their acting careers but also benefit their personal and professional development.
Explore our Core Acting and Writing Pathways, as well as a variety of other courses tailored to different interests and skill levels. Not sure which course to take, use our Course Wizard for a recommendation.
Our Core Acting Pathway
Our Core Acting Pathway offers a step-by-step journey to develop your acting skills. Start with Acting for Beginners to build confidence, then move on to Script Analysis to master working with scripts and understanding character motivations. Finding the Truth will deepen your emotional connection to characters, enhancing your performance authenticity. Finally, the Theatre Training Company course refines your techniques and empowers you to confidently seek out acting opportunities. Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence, meet new people, or pursue a career in acting, MAD has the perfect course for you. Our acting pathway provides the structure and support to help you succeed at any level, from beginner to advanced. And the best part? Our courses are seriously fun!
Our Core Writing Pathway
Discover your voice with our Core Writing Pathway. Start with “Writing for Performance (Beginners)” to build a solid foundation. From there, choose from specialised, stand-alone courses in Writing for Screen, Radio, Theatre, and Comedy, taken in any order that suits you. This flexible programme allows you to tailor your learning journey to your interests and goals, whether you’re crafting compelling scripts, mastering radio dramas, or bringing humour to the stage. Join us and transform your ideas into captivating stories!
