Perform

Perform is one of the UK’s best-known children’s drama schools. With weekly workshops at over 110 venues across London and the South-East, the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential. With small classes, a high level of personal attention and a range of specially written songs, games, tongue-twisters and raps, the enthusiastic and experienced workshops leaders focus on developing children’s confidence and social skills while giving them the best fun they have all week.

They also offer extremely popular birthday parties which feature costumed Party Leaders and themes like High School Musical, Mermaids & Pirates, Fairytale Forest and Superheroes, holiday Experiences Courses based on classic books and stories and the rapidly growing Mini Ps (for under 4s) and Perform Plus (for 8-13s).

Perform offer every child a FREE Trial Session to discover the fun for themselves. To find your nearest venue, call 0845 400 4000 or book online at:

allsorts drama

The company was established by Sasha Leslie and Melissa Healy in 1992 and since then has gone from strength to strength.

It is now a highly regarded drama school that retains a very personal approach.

allsorts offer holiday courses and original themed drama parties.

allsorts home drama is a fantastic option for busy mums and children as allsorts will hold the classes at your home. This means the drama can be specifically tailor made to suit the individual or group.

For further information or to book a FREE TRIAL CLASS please visit the allsorts website

Stage Giant

Our small class sizes ensure your child gets the highest level of personal attention and workshops are packed with fun and exciting challenges each week. Your child will grow in self confidence, develop skills in communication, awareness, listening and concentration, whilst having huge amounts of fun.

Your child will also get to star in our fantastic end of term shows in full costume, for family and friends to watch. Children can also take part in our exciting holiday courses and performance examinations. Stage Giant really is different from other theatre schools and we offer a free trial session to prove it. To book your free trial session call 0208 357 9624 or email ino@stagegiant.com. We're sure your child will love it!

The Arts Educational School

Further information can be found on our website: www.artsed.co.uk

Email: jules@artsed.co.uk

Bastet School of Dance

Finch Stage School

Established since 1933 we offer full professional training for all ages in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Singing, Drama and Acting.

Children can begin from the age of 3 with our carefully constructed dance class for the under 5’s. Supervised by highly qualified BATD and NNEB teachers. Children then progress through the school and may take exams in RAD, ISTD, BATD and LAMDA. All pupils take part in regular shows and performance classes.

Summer school and regular workshops available.

Classes held in Dagenham, Loughton, Chadwell Heath and Newbury Park.

E-Mail: linda@finchstageschool.co.uk

Fitzell-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

Dramarama Stage School Ltd

Dramarama is registered with Ofsted.

Teach UK

Our professionally qualified staff work closely with schools and educational authorities to provide fun and stimulating activities tailored to each individual’s educational and artistic requirements. Children are encouraged to develop their natural talents as well as improve teamwork abilities, increase confidence and develop people and social skills. We can also provide personal coaching for specialist needs such as speech development and elocution.

Help your children beat that summer holiday boredom with our workshops where they will be inspired, challenged, achieve great things, and above all, HAVE FUN!

We also organise fantastic parties for any age group including art, drama and dance parties, Murder Mystery parties, learn to DJ parties and more.

Fax: (0161) 344 5590
Email: info@teach-uk.co.uk

The Drama Studio

We use improvisation as a basis for development into plays and performances, increasing confidence, having fun and making friends. Our Teenage Theatre groups do two theatre shows each year.

We have a Casting Agency which has given many of our students opportunities in Radio, Film and TV. We also run very successful children’s themed parties.

We have a vast catalogue of lesson plans and children’s plays for teachers and drama specialists and we also teach in schools and nurseries helping educational establishments to address the aspirations of The Curriculum For Excellence.

Email: info@thedramastudio.com

Class Act

Together 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!

Class Act Theatre School

Established in 1999, Class Act Theatre School has an excellent reputation for providing Drama training and Theatre experience to a very high standard for children aged from 4 years in and around the Swansea area. Children can be put forward for film and television work via the schools agency. Theatrical performances take place throughout the year and reports are awarded each term.

Freelance Dance & Drama teaching also offered developing language and literature skills. Fees calculated on a daily basis.

Workshops and summer school during school holidays. Please contact the school for full details on all courses offered.

COmotion Theatre School

Each week the students attend two 45 minute classes back to back, one in drama and one in musical theatre. These two classes allow us to combine the three central disciplines of acting, dance and singing as well as a huge variety of other performance disciplines.

We believe the only way a student can develop as a performer is to perform and we work towards putting on a large production each year. We also offer guidance and support to those who wish to take it further.

The classes take place on Wednedays:
Ages 6-8 5:00pm till 6:30pm
Ages 9-12 5:45pm till 7:15pm
Ages 13+ 6:30pm till 8:00pm

Contact Names: Sarah Pinkney and Jemma Gray
Held at: Connaught Junior School Bagshot, Surrey, GU19 5JY
Tel: 01276 452 914
Mob: 07729 214 655
Email: info@comotiontheatreschool.co.uk

Collective Dance & Drama

We 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.

Julie Adams Stage School

Ron 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.

Una Billings School of Dance

Lessons take place on a Saturday morning between 9.15am-12.15. Please contact us by telephone or email for more information.

Address: Askew Methodist Church Hall, Bassein Park Road, London W129RN
Email wharding60@hotmail.com

The Tower Arts Centre

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

Tramshed

We also cater for birthday parties. Private function rooms for hire. Please phone for full details.

Boxmoor Drama

We 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.

E-Mail: boxmoorartscentre@dial.pipex.com

Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Brighton

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-16
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life

Finchley Youth Theatre

East Finchley.

Stagecoach Tiverton

Restricted numbers divide by age into three groups and for the first hour one group learns to dance, the second to sing and the third to act. When the hour is up the groups rotate.

Trained by professionals, Stagecoach operates at Castle Primary School on Saturdays during normal term times. Whilst we cater for those looking for a stage career, and have an agency representing students from all over the network, our training also offers students a chance to discover their ability, gain and grow in confidence, self belief and character. Twice yearly performance opportunities. No interview or audition. Enthusiasm is all that is required to sense the fun, excitement and drama that surrounds the performing arts.

See website for details or prospectus by post with pleasure.

Surrey County Arts

• Music Lessons on a wide range of instruments and voice
• Workshops and Residential courses
• Music Therapy and teaching support for Special Needs
• Classroom support related to national curriculum, GCSE and 'A' Level
• Surrey County Youth Theatre
• Dance and Drama opportunities.

And more …. Log onto the website for full details.

Web: www.surreycountyarts.org.uk

Rosslyn School of Dance & Drama

Classes and private lessons in Speech, Drama, Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance.

Children and older students prepared for professional auditions, examinations, festivals etc.

Studio in Coulsdon, Surrey.

The School of Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University Summer Schools

The courses will range from writing to weaving, from film to fabric. We will be running the following programmes:

Writing for the Screen (£150)
Adventures in Narration & Interaction: writing for drama and interactive media (£200)
Capturing the Sonic (£275)
Introduction to Contemporary Arts (£200)
Print Processes for Textiles (£250)
Digital Print (£250)
Weave (£250)
Customise your Clothing (£250)
Digital Knit (£250)
Fashion Summer School (£250)
Photography without a camera (£150)
Photographing movement (£150)

To book a place or if you require any further information, visit our website:

Sharon Collins School of Dance & Drama

Classes in Ballet, Tap, Disco, singing and drama for children from as young as 2½ in a professional and friendly atmosphere. Examinations in RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern and Tap.

Moseley Dance Centre

The Moseley Dance Centre is the home of the Hazelle Stage School which has been established for 40 years.

A fully qualified team offer Tap, Ballet, Aerobics, Modern and Jazz classes for children from the age of 3.

Classes are small, maximum 15 children. Many pupils move into careers in the theatre and TV.

We also supply a huge range of dance wear from a single item for beginners to a complete wardrobe for a stage show. Made-to-measure service available. Please log onto our website to view some of our range, we offer mail order.

Classic Musical Theatre Group

No Experience Necessary. Open to both Boys and Girls aged 8 to 16 years. CALL 01932 592016 NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE

Bristol School of Performing Arts

Email: bsparts@tiscali.co.uk

National Youth Theatre

National Youth Theatre aims to give young people the chance to work in a professional Theatre environment. Courses are offered in various departments including acting, costume, lighting and sound and Stage Management. Membership is open to all young people between the ages of 13-21.

To apply for an audition, please call our audition helpline on (0845) 6039063 or visit our website at:

Stagecoach Theatre Arts - Rugby & Daventry

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-16
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life

Kdance

“You don’t just come to Kdance - you become part of Kdance!”

We offer classes in Pop Dance, Cheerleading, Creative Dance, Singing and Drama for children from 5 years old. Fully qualified and highly experienced teachers nurture each child’s individual talents encouraging them to their full potential. Children become heavily involved in a big stage production held at the end of every term allowing them to experience all aspects of dance and drama.

Throughout the year we also run workshops hosted by well-known National and International dance companies.

Please contact us for further information.

Dance Machine

Children are prepared for IDTA theatre dance examinations and Guildhall Speech & Drama Exam Awards in addition to local, national and International competitions and performance opportunities. 

C.A.T.S.

Established 10 years ago C.A.T.S already has the reputation as one of the best stage schools for children aged 5 to 17 in the North East.

Classes are held every Saturday morning during term time. During the course of a 3 hour morning all pupils receive tuition in singing, stage movement, dance, drama and acting from some of the best qualified and caring teachers within a disciplined, fun, happy and safe environment. We also focus on building other skills such as poise, confidence and the ability to work as a team.

We actively encourage pupils to audition for parts in productions, many children have appeared in T.V. and cinema advertising.

For further details about our Free ‘Taster’ Class and how to get started contact Eve Trew on the above number.

Nugent Education Limited

A registered provider for numerous councils and holiday clubs, we have a proven track record of successful delivery. If you’re looking for youth activities, children’s parties, events and entertainment (including cool urban stuff that kids love), look no further and contact us today.

Mob: 07967 659 293
Nugent House HQ: 20a Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5QW

All 4 Kids Workshop Theatre Camp

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!

Winter Dates:
Blossom House School Wimbledon SW19:
Halloween Camp: 27th October to 31st October
Christmas Camp: 15th to 19th December

For further information please contact Denise Waterman on (07876) 254 691 or

Email: watermancinders@btinternet.com

Debut School of Performing Arts

• DANCE – Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and MTV
• ACTING – Improvisation, Audition classes, Radio technique, TV and Film technique, Monologues and Scene work
• SINGING –An understanding of music and of the voice. Students work on solo and group pieces – styles include Classical, Modern and Musical Theatre.

The two schools run exclusively from Brentwood County High School’s purpose built dance and drama studios and music rooms. Many shows are put on throughout the year and often each separate age group will put on their own show.

As a non-compulsory extra the students can have their names on the highly successful Agency, run exclusively for Debut School of Performing Arts. There is no charge to be on the Agencies books. This year Debut has placed students in adverts, in "Cape Wrath" a new TV series, as a featured solo artist at FIFA's Opening Ceremony in Munich and also in their Corporate Film and in "Breaking & Entering" Film with Jude Law and Juliet Binoche.

For more information simply check out our website or phone the school’s Principal, Rachel Roche.

Youth CREATE

We are a registered charity. Please log onto our website for full details or contact us on the above number.

Shine Theatre School

Dramatica