An Exciting New Stage School for 5 to 18 Year Olds!   Try a Free Theatre Cats Taster Session See below for details     What is Theatre Cats? Theatre Cats is a brand new drama school that opened in Burton on Trent in January 2008.  Theatre Cats is for children and young adults aged between 5 and 18 years of age and offers drama classes on a Saturday morning and Monday evening at Burton's Meadowside Leisure Centre. Also new classes have recently opened in Newhall on Tuesday evenings at The William Allitt School (with other venues in Derby opening shortly). Classes are divided into relevant age categories and each class is limited to a maximum of 15 students.   What To Expect All classes begin with basic drama skills, helping to build confidence and self-esteem. They also include rudimentary performance skills in stagecraft, acting, singing and movement. Students will learn valuable performance techniques, including: character building, vocal projection, improvisation, devising and script work. These classes are especially designed to be great fun!  The curriculum will also cover the theatre as a whole including front of house and marketing such as ticket sales and programmes. They will also be informed on back stage elements such as stage design, costume, stage make-up, light and sound design. When these fundamental skills have been attained, each student will have the option to train towards LAMDA or Trinity examinations in Acting, Speaking of Verse and Prose, Mime, Devised Performance and Musical Theatre. These will be offered from Entry level up to Grade 8 and students can do solo or duologue examinations. Examination fees are in addition to session costs and are entirely optional for each student.   UCAS Points An exciting new opportunity has arisen; when students pass grades 6-8 they will achieve points that will go towards UCAS applications for those wishing to apply for university or higher-level courses.   Extra Activities There will be optional activities throughout the year including theatre trips, a summer school based on a certain theme or musical. Workshops will also be available from outside agencies offering extra tuition in singing, musical theatre, circus skills, dance, performance and much more.   Reporting to Parents Parents will want to know how their child is progressing and so reports will be issued three times per year. Students will also perform in dramas, musicals, concerts and showcases which parents will be invited to. Theatre Cats will also issue certificates and rewards throughout the year to celebrate hard work, dedication and most improved students.   Limited Numbers and Session Fees Every student needs to get the most from each session, therefore numbers are strictly limited to just 15 students per class.  This ensures that each student receives personalised tuition to help them progress quickly in a safe and positive environment, which enables them to gain self-confidence and self-esteem. Please note that Theatre Cats is a dedicated stage school - not a drama 'club'. Students will be gaining precise theatre knowledge and techniques to employ in their performances and exams. The fees for each session are as follows:  Age Group*  5 - 9 Years  10 - 15 Years  16 - 18 Years Session Length  1 Hour  1 Hour 10 Mins  1 Hour 20 Mins Fee per Session  £7 £8 £9 *Age groups may differ slightly in some classes.    Trial Period and Enrolment We offer a free trial session so that your child can experience Theatre Cats without obligation. These taster sessions are usually £6 each but when you complete the Information Request Form, we'll send you details so that your child can attend a taster session for free!  There is no need to commit to a full term until after the trial session. It will then be expected that the balance for the term be paid in full or divided into two payments per term. Fees are non-refundable for missed classes. Discounts are also available when two or more siblings attend the school.   How can I get more information or reserve a place for my child? To see the latest Theatre Cats class information and to register your interest: We will then send you more information and an application form  so that your child can attend a taster session for free.