NAS Home

Welcome to the National Acting School

Always had an interest in acting? Or maybe you've wanted to find a new hobby, and meet new people. The National Acting School is Canberra's longest running acting school, and boasts Australia's highest success rate for students going on to obtain agents and professional work.

Founded by English born (now ACT resident) actor and director Bobby Farquhar, the NAS welcomes students from all walks of life. From beginners to professionals seeking a refresher, for the young and young at heart, NAS is your one stop place to pursue acting for film and theatre.

Here's what some former students have to say...

Andy Trieu
SBS Presenter, Actor, Stuntman (Wolverine, Hacksaw Ridge, Shang-Chi, Tomorrow When the War Began, Kitchen Whiz)
"The National Acting School gave me the confidence and training to pursue a career in the creative industry, Bobby's style of teaching is engaging and inspiring - highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a place to start or to continue in their journey in the acting space."

Pontus Olgrim
Battle of the Gods (feature film, Sweden), Heder (English titel Honour)(series Sweden), Violine (stage, The Street Theatre), founder and Artistic Director at Interaktiva Teatern, founder and co-Artistic Director at Polar Eclipse Theatre
"I’m a professional actor in Scandinavia who studied at NAS almost 20 years ago. Put simply: for me Bobby was a rock to lean on - generous kind and caring - and always with his students’ best in mind. Go to NAS and you can’t go wrong!"

Miranda O'Hare
Valorant, Coven, Killing the Cure, XCOM: Chimra Squad, Indigo Lake, Age of the Living Dead, The Casuals
"I always wanted to be an actor but growing up in Canberra there weren't many schools offering classes with a focus on story telling for film and TV. I started classes at 15 and Bobby had a huge impact on my career and life. Studying at the National Acting School is a big part of why I moved to Sydney to act and eventually LA. Today I still live in LA and am a professional actor with film and TV credits in both Australia and LA. I feel lucky to have met him and studied there."

Soren Jensen
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Hagrid, Sorting Hat), Wentworth, Dr Blake's Murder Mysteries, The Portable Door (voice)
"The National Acting School provided a tremendous launching pad into drama school and my career beyond. Bobby's lessons bring your craft alive with truth, intent and passion. It's been wonderful to see so many students progressing and succeeding into the industry. I continue to learn from Bobby to this day."

Liz Creevey
South Pacific (Lisetta, Adelaide Festival Theatre), World Monologue Games World Champion (2022 Main Amateur), Broken Pieces
"I initially joined NAS to further my training as a filmmaker but gained so much more. Acting is such a personal art, and finding an honest mentor can be tough. With Bobby, there is no 'one size fits all' approach. Bobby champions your individuality, ensuring that you learn at a pace that suits you. You will not find a more genuine and caring mentor to guide your journey into acting."