Back to All Events

Class Act 2026 - Post-Primary School Drama Competition


  • Moat Theatre Abbey Road Naas, County Kildare, Ireland (map)

Class Act 2026

The Moat Club presents CLASS ACT, a one-act drama competition for post-primary schools, now in its fourth year. With 13 entries from across Ireland, this promises to be a fantastic showcase of youth theatre.

The competition will take place over three days, Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th & Thursday 26th March at 5pm. Tickets €5 plus €1.50 booking fee.

This year’s adjudicator is Ms Evelyn O’Sullivan ADA.

The rules are simple...

–Play must not exceed 20 minutes

–Cast must have a minimum of 4 players

–No "Sets". All productions must make use of black stage boxes (also known as rehearsal cubes), which will be provided by the venue. #moattheatre #naas #postprimary #dramacompetition #kildare #youththeatre #livetheatre

Festival Schedule

Tuesday 24th 

  •  6.00 CBS Naas, Group 1

  • 6.30  Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford

  • 7.00 CBS Naas, Group 2

Interval

  • 7.45 CBS Naas, Group 2

  • Public adjudicationnterval

Wednesday 25th

  • 6.00 Naas Community College, Group 1

  • 6.30 GCCD Naas, Group 2

  • Interval

  • 7.15 Naas Community College, Group 2

  • 7.45 St. Raphaelas Stillorgan

  • Public adjudication

Thursday 26th

  • 6.00 Scoil Mhuire Trim, Group 1

  • 6:30 Scoil Mhuire Clane, Group 2

  • 7.00 Scoil Mhuire Trim, Group 2

  • Interval

  • 7.45 Villiers School Limerick

  • 8.15 Errigal College Donegal

  • Public adjudication

  • Awards Ceremony

Next
Next
28 March

Greatest 80's Show - Saturday 28th March 2026 (20:00)