Welcome from the Director…

If you’ve found our Award-Winning Drama School for the first time and something about the words, the photos or the courses, makes you feel even an ounce of excitement; then the creative, positive energy I try to shine into all our students, has already began.

And for that, I am so incredibly grateful.

It’s my sincere pleasure to welcome you to Acting Out Drama School.

As the founder and director of this school for over 20 years, this is a very special place for me and so many others. 

In 2024 we won the award for Drama School of the Year by Scotland Prestige Awards. This was a special moment for me, the students and all our coaches and professional connections. Following on from this were featured in Forbes. Another amazing achievement.

You see, in my time here, I have watched so many students develop themselves and their craft. From building their confidence to becoming professional actors, whatever goal they have on arriving (and some have none at all), it brings me real joy to see them create their own part in the world today.

Training at AODS means you join a supportive and professional community of students and coaches, who really care about your acting and speaking. We like to create positive learning environments that both encourage and challenge you or your child to keep creating, expressing, reflecting and transforming.

As well as improving in your chosen course and discipline, you’ll also gain many other opportunities to connect and network with different people, professionals and subject areas, that you may have never considered before. This is the same for our Youth Theatre Program too.

Training, performance and feedback on your delivery and ability is something we try to implement in all our courses. 

We are based in capital of Bonnie Scotland, Edinburgh, voted one of the world’s top 10 places to study. We are home to the world’s largest arts festival and surrounded by both history and nature. 

We are Scottish Bred, with influences from all over the world. 

Have fun exploring what we can offer you or your child today.

I hope to see you on a course, show or online program soon.

Best Performing Wishes,

Clare Cairns