What is Theatre Cats?
Theatre Cats is a stage school that opened in Burton on Trent in January 2008. Theatre Cats is for children and young adults aged between 2 and 16 years of age and offers drama classes at Burton’s Shobnall Leisure Complex, The William Allitt School in Newhall, Mickleover’s Royal British Legion in Derby and now Picknall’s First School in Uttoxeter. 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, diction, 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 Trinity Guildhall 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. These exams are not compulsory but are highly recommended as they are an excellent way for children to receive recognition for their hard work. Examination fees are in addition to session costs.

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.

SESSION LENGTH 1 Hour 1 Hour 10 Mins FEE PER SESSION £7.00 £8.00

Trial Period and Enrolment

We offer a free taster class so that your child can experience Theatre Cats without obligation. These taster classes are usually £7 each but when you complete the Information Request Form, we’ll send you details so that your child can attend a taster class 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.

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