January 2026 Courses

Find the right MAD course in 60 seconds.

Answer a few quick questions and get your best-fit starting point – then book straight away.

Liverpool-based adult training. Small groups. Practical, supportive teaching.

Find Your Course

Quick questions. Clear recommendation. One click to book.

Ready? Let’s find your course.

Acting or Writing?

Pick one – you can run the wizard again for the other.

Have you taken an acting course at MAD before?

This helps us recommend your next step on the pathway.

Which was your last acting course at MAD?

We’ll recommend the next step on the pathway.

Are you 18 or older?

MAD courses are designed for adults.

Do you have previous acting experience?

Be honest – there’s no wrong answer, just the right starting point.

Are you familiar with units, objectives, actioning, etc.?

This is the core toolkit for breaking down a scene and making clear choices.

Are you familiar with sense memory, emotional recall, substitutions, and imagery?

This is the deeper “truthful performance” toolkit.

Have you taken a writing course at MAD before?

This helps us recommend your next step.

Have you completed Writing for Performance (Beginners)?

This is the foundation course for our writing pathway.

Have you written any scripts before or attended a playwriting course?

We’ll match the course level to where you are.

What do you want to write?

Pick the closest fit – we’ll recommend the right course.

Your Recommendation

Available This Term

You’ve done the foundation – now take these in any order. Here’s what’s running in January 2026:

January 2026

Fancy something extra alongside your main course?

Still unsure? Visit our contact page – we’re happy to help.