Curious to know and understand more about mindfulness and meditation? Want to learn in some easy steps? Take a look at this really helpful video explainer on how to meditate. Think about joining us on one of our Mind Yourself Mornings this year.
Casting for Student Short Film
Hally: Female: late 30s: detective
Jack: Male: late 30s: detective
Malcolm: Male: 20s: murder suspect
Therese: Female: 20s: murder suspect
It’s for a short that will be filmed on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March in Dublin. It’s a detective drama with practically all the scenes taking place in an interrogation style room.
The auditions are taking place on Wednesday 15th February from 6.30-9pm in Pulse College, 20 Ringsend Road (opposite the Maxol Station), Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 4.
For further enquiries, contact Emma: emmajackson1985@hotmail.com
So we are almost ready for lift off with the 2017 maggot machine and we are excited about the numbers and variety of people signing up so far. There are a few remaining places on next Thursday’s Beginner’s Acting class and the following Tuesday’s Creative Writing class. Read up on us and take a look at the testimonials to inform your choice. Each course is six weeks only and costs €180. Send us a mail to actthemaggot@gmail.com if you want to hop aboard.
Yes indeed. Only a few days now before another new year dawns. What are your resolutions for 2017? Have you often thought about trying an acting class? Would you like to try creative writing? Want to go on stage? Did you know that tapping into your creativity will improve your mood and your productivity? So many Act The Maggot students say they can see the difference in how they approach their work and their personal lives during and after the beginner’s acting class. In just six short weeks, you can build confidence, meet new people and have lots of fun to kick off 2017. Try it. Go on, surprise yourself!
actthemaggot@gmail.com to book your spot.
Read more about the Beginner’s Acting class in Temple Bar (six Thursdays) starting January 26th.
Read more about the Beginner’s Creative Writing class in Rathmines (six Tuesdays) starting January 31st.
Read more about the Improver’s Acting class (Level 2) in Rathmines (six Tuesdays) starting January 24th.
Read our testimonials
Beginners Creative Writing – Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Rathmines, Jan 31-March 7 – €180
actthemaggot@gmail.com for queries and booking
Beginners Acting – Level 1 Thursdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Temple Bar, Jan 26-March 2- €180
actthemaggot@gmail.com for queries and booking
Improvers Acting – Level 2 Tuesdays, 7.30pm-9.30pm,
Rathmines, Jan 24 – Feb 28- €180
There will be a Monologue Showcase to live audience.
actthemaggot@gmail.com for queries and booking
Intermediate Acting – Level 3 – Thursdays, 7.30pm-10pm.
Venue and dates not confirmed – €200
Scene study. There will be a Duologue Showcase to live audience. This class will commence at the end of March
actthemaggot@gmail.com for queries and booking
HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL
Fancy a great night out with your pals this festive season? How about an hour of scintillating new writing for the stage? Get yourself down to see Murder of Crows before it closes. It runs at lunch time and evenings until Decemebr 17. More exciting new writing from Theatre Upstairs, located over Lanigan’s Pub on Eden Quay.
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Looking for something festive to do with friends? Fancy a night at the theatre this Christmas season? Take a look at what the New Theatre in Temple Bar is offering. 
Their current show, Dubliners Women – adapted from James Joyce’s collection of short stories is worth a peek. You can book here and read more about it. It runs nightly from 7.30pm until December 17th. Season’s Greetings, Maggots!
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Are you stuck for cool Christmas gift ideas this year? Does he or she have it all? Why not buy them a voucher for a fun beginners acting or creative writing course with Act The Maggot. They won’t be disappointed. You might even decide to join them. The next courses begin at the end of January 2017 and run throughout the year. Read our testimonials to help you decide. It’s easy peasy. Get in touch, pay online and we can email a voucher for you to print. Hey presto. Pressie sorted!
Contact actthemaggot@gmail.com for details.
Greetings! There are only a few spots available now on the next beginners acting class commencing this Thursday, October 20th in Temple Bar. Join us for the craic and confidence-building in a fun environment. For more information on our great class read here. Call us on 087 374 4926 or email actthemaggot@gmail.com
Act The Maggot is delighted to have been invited to deliver a fun, active session at Gateway Mental Health Association’s celebrations today to mark World Mental Health Day. Looking forward to acting the maggot with some bona fide maggots!