Children's Drama Groups, Drama Clubs for Children, Singing, Dancing, Clubs
They run weekly workshops at over 160 venues across London and the South-East and the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential. With a high level of personal attention and a range of specially written songs, games, tongue-twisters and raps, their enthusiastic and experienced teachers focus on developing children’s confidence and social skills while giving them lots of fun at the same time.
Perform also offer extremely popular birthday parties for toddlers, 4-8s and 8-12s. All parties feature costumed Party Leaders and age-appropriate themes like Superheroes, High School Musical and Mermaids & Pirates, popular holiday courses based on classic stories, Mini Ps (for under 4s) and Perform Plus (for 8-12s).
Perform offer every child a FREE Drama Class to discover the fun for themselves and it’s definitely worth trying them out. To find your nearest venue, call 0845 400 4000 or visit:
allsorts are not a franchise they offer original and individual drama – a “boutique” experience aimed at shaping well-balanced, creative, imaginative children.
allsorts run their popular drama classes every week during term time for ages 4-6, 7-10, 11-13, 14-16 & 16-18 at:
More House, 22 - 24 Pont Street SW1X OAA
South Hampstead High School, 3 Maresfield Gardens, NW3 5SS
The Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Road, SW15 2NQ
Notting Hill Prep School, 95 Lancaster Road, W11 1QQ
They also offer holiday workshops and amazing themed drama parties.
allsorts bespoke drama is a great option for busy mums and children as allsorts will hold the classes at home specifically tailoring them to suit the individual or group.
LAMDA examinations can be worked towards.
Children may attend a free trial class.
For further information visit their website or contact them by telephone 02089693249 or 02087675298
They have fully qualified, industry professional teachers dedicated to bringing out the best in each child during highly energetic and exciting workshops that focus on encouraging creativity, social skills, and team work, whilst developing the all important four C’s: Confidence, Coordination, Communication and Concentration.
Young Starz Academies - Weekly Performing Arts Workshops
They hold brilliant Performing Arts workshops, which are a fantastic and fun way to build your child’s confidence levels and maintain health and fitness as well as improving social skills. Workshops run at the weekend and weekdays after school. They all last for an hour and a half, and explore Drama, Dance and singing divided into separate sections, whilst working towards an end of term presentation.
Young Starz Parties - Parties for 1-12 years
Let your childs party be the talk of the playground! Ensure that your child and their guests have the best time by booking a themed party experience. An enthusiastic costumed entertainer will tailor your party according to your child’s age and interests with the funniest games, mini disco, balloons, an interactive journey they'll never forget and much more. With many themes full of laughter, Drama, Dancing and singing specifically designed to stretch their creative minds. Your child will be spoilt for choice!
Young Starz Holidays - Half Term Holiday Courses
Now boredom is a thing of the past! Young Starz Academy have created fun, themed, short Performing Arts courses exploring Drama, Dance and singing, which are designed to keep young minds busy, creative and engaged during the holidays, and an end of week performance to show parents. Now your child will look forward to the holidays!
Call now to find your nearest Academy!
Class Act
8 Hillhouse Road, Dartford, Kent DA2 6HQTogether with our affiliated dance school STRAWBERRIES, pupils can learn all aspects of theatre and take LAMDA and ISTD examinations in dance & drama. We also have two yearly productions staged at local venues open to all pupils.
Fun, friendly & affordable theatre tuition for all abilities!
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
- Dance Troop Performances in the West End
- Theatre Trips
ROX School of Dance & Drama
Unit 3 Hove Business Centre, Fonthill Road, Hove BN3 6HA
Our fully qualified and experienced teachers encourage all abilities to reach their full potential in structured lessons with the emphasis on learning through fun in a relaxed environment. Our facilities include four large mirrored dance studios all with fully sprung floors and a dancewear shop.
Every 3 years all students are invited to take part in our end of summer term show. All pupils are also given the opportunity to enter both group and solo performances in the Brighton and Worthing Festivals. School holiday courses are held every half term and summer given children the chance to take part in all aspects of dance, drama and singing, culminating in a performance for family and friends.
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
- 20 years of stretching imaginations.
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
- Stagecoach: Training for Life.
- Holiday Courses for Summer.
Call Stagecoach Oxford now on 01869 278600 or click on our website.
Why do students and parents choose PQA?
- Professional Tuition in drama, singing and dancing
- Specialist Film & TV module
- Regular Masterclasses from top professionals
- Perform at a top West End theatre
- Cinema screenings of students’ own films
- Opportunities to perform every term
- PQA Film festival screened at the Empire Cinema Leicester Square
- Creative Stages – our unique awards scheme
- Trinity Guildhall exams for those who want them
- FREE T-Shirt, bag and folder
- Unique resources for staff to ensure quality of lessons
- FREE DVDs of film work sent home
- Classes run for 44 weeks of the year
- Pay in easy monthly direct debits
PQA. Be yourself. Be Amazing!
PQAcademy locations:
- Amersham – Amersham College, Aylesbury – The Mandeville School, Belfast – Strathearn College, Bournemouth – Talbot Heath School, Bradley Stoke – Bradley Stoke Community School, Brentwood – Shenfield High School, Bridgnorth – Endowed School, Brighton – St Aubyns School, Bristol – Red Maids School, Cambridge – Parkside Federation, Chelmsford - Chelmer Valley High School,
Cheltenham – Pate’s Grammar School, Croydon – Chelmer Valley High School, Eastleigh – Barton Peverill College, Guildford – St Catherine’s School, Hemel Hempstead – Bovingdon Primary School, Hertford - Regional College, Leicester - South Leicestershire College, Milton Keynes – Oakgrove School, Penn – Sir William Ramsay School, Rochester – Dance Junction, Southend - Belfairs High School, Southwick - Southwick Community Centre, Tonbridge - K College, Wickford – CLC Building, Woodford Green – Bancroft SchoolM
AND……… Mallorca – Agora School Portals, Portals Nous, 07181
ESTA also has an agency and this year alone - members from both schools have appeared or are appearing in Pantomime, on CBBC, in the West End, at The National Theatre with The National Youth Theatre, and in a Steven Spielberg film!
ESTA’s Summer Schools are very popular and children join from all over the world as well as London! Do contact us for dates.
(Discounts on mentioning All4Kids)
For info and applications:
Tel: (020) 8741 2843
Email: esta@clara.co.uk
Love acting, singing and dancing? Looking for a fun and unique way to spend your school holidays?
We're holding 4 musical theatre summer courses, three near to London in Hemel Hempstead, Kingston and Godalming, and one in Edinburgh.
Skills Courses are fantastic week long, residential courses where you will work with leading directors, choreographers and composers, create your own brand new musical, build skills and boost confidence, make new friends and have lots of fun! You will also gain a Grade 6 certificate in Musical Theatre in Production from Trinity Guildhall.
To book visit our website or call: 0844 415 4858
Clwyd School of Performing Arts
www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.ukFitzell-Roberts School of Dancing & Theatre Arts
Ballet - Jazz - Tap - Disco - National - Greek - Modern - Line Dancing - Drama - Singing
Nursery classes for 3+ for Ballet and Tap are held on Saturday mornings.
Classes held at Thornhill, Bitterne, Romsey, Halterworth and Valley Park.
Fax: (023) 8045 2986
We offer term-time classes in Creative Drama and Messy Art for 16 months to 3 years, Art and Craft for 3 to 7 year olds, Drama for 3 to 5 year olds, After-School Art Classes for 5 to 7 year olds and Saturday art workshops. Popular 3-hour workshops are run in the holidays for 3 to 6 year olds and 3-day workshops for 6-8 year olds. Children are encouraged to use different media and the process is far more important than the result. The child’s own ideas are celebrated and encouraged at all times. Free trials are available.
Contact: Sofia Randall on 07960 496481 or e-mail sofia@artbarnclasses.com
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- Improving: articulation, confidence, poise, creativity and imagination
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
Call Stagecoach Rickmansworth now on 0845 0765556 or click on our website:
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Summer
For full details call 0208 487 1456 or click on our website.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Ripon
Clotherholme Road, Ripon HG4 2DE
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Summer
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Summer
Call Stagecoach Fareham and Hedge End now on 023 8046 5006 or click on our websites.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts – Harpenden
Sir Johns Lawes School, Manland Way AL5 4QP
- 23 years of stretching imaginations.
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
- Stagecoach: Training for Life.
- Holiday Courses for Summer.
For full details call Liz Blower on 01525 717567 or click on our website.
Collective Dance & Drama
The Studio, Rectory Lane, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1FDWe are a well established Performing Arts School and College with a team of highly qualified and dedicated staff.
We have a Funky Fit pre-school class for 2 year olds. From the age of 3, children progress into all areas of performing arts. We offer tuition in modern, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, singing, drama and more. Classes in Dance go up to and include GCSE and A’Level standard.
We also offer full and part time singing and drama courses for 16+ as well as adult classes in dance and fitness. Classes held in a purpose built studio.
Boxmoor Drama
Boxmoor Arts Centre, St Johns Road, Boxmoor HP1 1JRWe offer hour long drama classes for ages 5-adult to improve confidence and for personal development whilst having lots of creative fun. All our classes are run by Graduates of Performing Arts. Classes are held on Saturdays for 5-7 year olds and Wednesdays for 8-16 year olds.
We also offer Contemporary Dance classes run by the Youth Dance Company. Please contact us for further details on all our courses, workshops or holiday activities.
The Action Station
Imaginative Children's Entertainment
Magical Storytelling: Children are taken on an interactive magical journey led by an actor, where they get to role play and listen to stories of far away lands. Choose from mermaids, witches, knights, pirates, and many more! Or Spy and Cheerleader parties for older children.
Drama parties: Children act and star in their own mini play devised by the children at the party and performed to the parents. Children can pick their own theme or pick from popular stories such as: catwalk models, boy/girl bands, fairy tales, Egyptian sagas...
Clowns and Magicians: A mix of comedy, magic, games & competitions, music & dancing and balloon modelling.
Circus skills: Children or adults try out circus activities or sit back and enjoy stilt walkers, jugglers, unicyclists or acrobats!
Face painting, Special Effects Make-up or Pampering sessions: Our artists can transform you into almost anything you can imagine!
Discos: Run by DJs with professional equipment, lights & all the latest pop music.
For inspiration or help designing a party, have a look at our website and get free invitations with your booking!
Dramatica
Your next Curtain Call…
Currently, Dramatica runs workshops in Windsor, Chalfont St Giles and Finchley and we are looking to open more in the next few months. Classes are for 6-10s and 11-18s and look to specifically develop performance skills within drama and music, as well as building on confidence and social skills.
We also run workshops during the Christmas, Easter and Summer holidays where children work on a show with professional actors and perform at the end of the week.
Parties
Bring oodles of drama and excitement to your child’s party! From age 3 and above Dramatica has a party that you and your child will love and remember for years to come (we even do parties for adults)! All our parties are led by professional, equity registered actors!
Magical Adventure Parties, 3-7
Join us on a Magical Adventure with games, songs, drama and real magic as we write a bespoke party on a theme just for your child! These parties are fully interactive and everyone takes part all of the time.
Performance Parties, 7 +
Here, the children are the stars, acting, singing and dancing their way to stage a performance from a classic show for friends and family! (Children also use real microphones!) Choose your favourite show or musical for us to work on!
Murder Mystery Parties, 9 +
All the fun of fancy dress with the added drama of a murder! Including games, role play and a performance to ensure that each child is truly transported. A full 2 hour entertainment package!
Throughout the academic year, the school performs a variety of shows and hosts a number of competitions for all those who wish to take part. The School has it's own agency which means pupils, who wish to, are offered the chance to work in television, commercials and photographic work.
Our highly qualified & specialist teachers will take children right through from beginners to professional standards.
For an introductory class call: Angie – 07768 310521
Julie Adams Stage School
112 Haviland Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6HWRon and Julie, the principals, encourage students to take part in festivals, shows and competitions all over the country, which adds to their performing experience. Many students have had film and modelling contracts and have performed at the London Palladium.
All 4 Kids Workshop Theatre Camp
Non-Residential
I have been running fun filled confidence building camps for children aged between 5 to 12 years for over 8 yrs, I have seen many children go from strength to strength along the way. Not all children are born performers, some lack the confidence to’ have a go’ what I set out to do is encourage them to have fun and gain that confidence at the same time.
Held in Wimbledon SW19. With a teacher /child ratio of 1 to 8 the children are well cared for. All teachers are police checked. Each day the children bring a packed lunch.
Run by professional performers with many years of experience in their field. Each week has a different theme, from ‘Music Through The Ages’ to ‘The Wonderful World of Television’ and many more!
For further information please contact Denise Waterman on 07876 254 691 or
Email: watermancinders@btinternet.com
Stagecoach Theatre Arts – Woking
Morton Road Horsell, Woking GU21 4TJ ,
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
- 23 years of stretching imaginations.
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
- Stagecoach: Training for Life.
- Holiday Courses for Summer.
For full details call Julia Howson on 0845 1130 320 or click on our websites:
Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Grimsby
East Coast School of Art & Design, Westward Ho, Grimsby DN34 5AQ
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
- 20 years of stretching imaginations.
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
- Stagecoach: Training for Life.
- Holiday Courses for Summer.
Call Stagecoach Grimsby now on 01472 506172 or click on our website.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Trowbridge
Clarendon College, Frome Road, Trowbridge BA14 0DJ
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Summer Workshops
For full details call 0844 335 1705 or click on our website.
Baby Story Play
6 months – 2 years
Explore the magic of stories, sounds and words with your little ones in a fun, interactive class that gets you communicating imaginatively with your little ones. A must for mums who are looking for a new exciting class – no more banging the same instruments or singing the same songs…hooray!
Early Years Drama
2 years – 7 years
Our skilled practitioners transport your children into a new and exciting imaginary world each week. Guiding them through each original story creatively, your children will become the sights, sounds and loveable characters together.
Our links with the early learning frameworks make Debutots Early Years Drama a huge hit with nurseries and schools too!
Debutots also provide fabulous birthday parties: themed unique adventures through story packed with party games, imaginative play and fun!
Visit our website for full details and a class near you.
See our Franchise Opportunities listing here
Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Stirling
Park Terrace, Stirling FK8 2NA
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
- 20 years of stretching imaginations.
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
- Stagecoach: Training for Life.
- Holiday Courses for Summer.
Call Stagecoach Stirling now on 0131 337 7774 or click on our website.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts – Bracknell North
Westmorland Drive, Bracknell RG42 3QS
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
- Fun Birthday Parties
Bristol School of Performing Arts
The Part Time School With A Full Time Mentality
We offer classes covering all aspects of theatre training for children aged 2+ - 18, and now also offering classes in Drama and Dance to Adults. Classes are held in our Bristol Studios and in several branches throughout the region. All our pupils enjoy learning through productions, with many opportunities to appear in professional touring shows at the Bristol Hippodrome, Theatre Royal, Bath and other local venues.
Recent professional shows at the Bristol Hippodrome have included ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ starring Marti Pellow, ‘Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat’ starring Keith Jack, ‘Half a Sixpence’ starring Gary Wilmot, ‘Dr Doolittle’ starring Tommy Steele, ‘Evita’, ‘Whistle Down the Wind’, ‘The King and I’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘Annie’, ‘South Pacific’, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ and ‘Scrooge’ starring Shane Richie.
We frequently have children appearing in Major Touring and West End Shows including ‘Matilda a Musical’, ‘Oliver’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. We have also supplied the Children for the annual pantomime at the Bristol Hippodrome for over 20 years. Including ‘Dick Whittington’ starring Barbara Windsor, ‘Snow White’ starring Kara Tointon and Joe Swash, in recent year’s children performing alongside Joe Pasquale, Jim Davidson, Paul O’Grady and Julian Clary.
We have a large teaching faculty drawn from both the teaching and theatrical professions and have a 100% success rate on students entered for all disciplines of Llamda exams. We also offer extra individual tuition in piano and solo singing. Many of our students have graduated on to appear in West End Shows and Major Touring Productions.
Extremely competitive fees – Why pay more when you can get the best for less!
The Academy’s vibrant Drama Access Department have designed and now offers a range of drama and musical theatre classes for children and young people aged 6 to 18 years. All classes take place every Saturday in Mountview’s drama training and rehearsal studios. The emphasis of the courses is to build confidence and communication skills while being introduced to and developing a wide range of performance techniques. The Department also offers a diverse programme of Easter and Summer holiday courses.
The Tower Arts Centre
Romsey Road, Winchester, SO22 5PW
The Tower is home to the Winchester Youth Theatre, the hugely successful Winchester Children's Festival and also produces a special seasonal newsletter which goes into all local junior and primary schools. With a weekly programme of events that ranges from puppet shows to comedy and rock music to theatre, The Tower has achieved a public and professional status that is second to none.
We offer a number of holiday courses for both children and adults.
E-Mail: events@towerarts.co.uk
Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Sudbury Suffolk
Art Centre - Sudbury Upper School
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
- 20 years of stretching imaginations.
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
- Stagecoach: Training for Life.
- Holiday Courses for Summer
Call Stagecoach Sudbury now on 01473 601078 or click on our website.
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
- Dance Troop Performances in the West End
- Theatre Trips
Stagecoach Theatre Arts – Stoke Newington
Highbury Quadrant (south) Islington N5 2TE
- Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
- 20 years of stretching imaginations
- More than 12 million hours of confidence building
- Stagecoach: Training for Life
- Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
For full details contact 020 7354 0367 or click on our website.
Stantonbury Campus Theatre
TAKE PART!
Make Saturday mornings just that little bit more adventurous by joining STAGE DOOR - drama classes for children of all abilities from 4-12 years old:
First Stage: 4-6years, 9.30am -10.15am (£35 per term)
Centre Stage: 7-9 years, 10.30am-11.30am (£40 per term)
Curtain Call: 10-12 years, 11.45am – 1pm (£45 per term)
STAGESTRUCK
Join our Youth Theatre Company perfect for those with little experience who will start to develop general acting, improvisation and stage skills; and for those who have already attended drama workshops or performed who will have the chance to stretch themselves further and work towards a full length production on the theatre’s stage.
Age 11+ – Fridays 4pm-6pm (£65 for 12 weeks)
Try a FREE taster session for STAGEDOOR or STAGESTRUCK and see if you like it. (Subject to availability)
Crazee Kids
Dance, Drama, Music & Art for 3-10 Year Olds
Established for over 10 years, Crazee Kids run stimulating classes and workshops for children aged 3-10 years using innovative combinations of Dance, Drama, Music and Art in a relaxed environment. The overall experience is about having fun whilst providing a unique opportunity for your child to develop self-confidence, ignite the imagination, learn to be creative and imaginative.
Crazee Kids runs regular 45 minute weekly term-time classes designed using a wide variety of creative activities tailored to the different age groups. Our half-term and summer holiday workshops run over 3 days, 4 days or 1 week and culminate in a children's show.
Let your children experience the wonderful worlds of Art, Creative Dance, Music and Drama at Crazee Kids. See our website for full details:
Crazee Kids offer every child a FREE Dance, Drama Class to ''ignite their imagination"
Contact us or see our website for full details:
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