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providing high quality performing arts tuition for 5 to 16 year olds in the Hampton and Twickenham area of South West London

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Established in 1999, the aim of the part-time drama school is to develop children’s knowledge of drama and performance skills - mainly acting - also incorporating singing, mime and musical theatre. Also, through drama, to develop the communication, confidence and team-work skills essential to their future careers. The emphasis is on fun!

Each 12 week term is themed and culminates in a performance or class demonstration, to which parents and friends are invited. There is at least one performance a year at a professional theatre (there is a small admittance charge for these of about £5-£6 to cover the extra costs.
Classes are run by professional drama teacher and theatre director, Jacquie Kirke. Optional tuition for LAMDA Acting and Verse & Prose examinations is offered.
One free trial class is offered to interested students, subject to availability. Please contact us for details.

Tuesday classes: take place at St. Frances de Sales Church, Wellington Rd, Hampton Hill. Classes and times as follows:

9-12 year olds (Intermediates): 4.30pm – 5.45pm

12-17 year olds (Seniors/Advanced): 5.45pm – 7pm

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Wednesday classes: take place at St James' Church Hall, St James's Road, Hampton Hill.

5-7 year olds (Juniors 1): 4pm - 5pm

7-9 year olds (Juniors 2): 5pm - 6pm

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Summer Term 2010 dates:

Intermediates 2 and Seniors: Tues 27th April - Tues 13th July 2010. Half term break – Tues 1st June

Juniors 1 and 2: Weds 28th April - Weds 14th July 2010. Half term break – Weds 2nd June.

The fees are £96.00 per term, payable in two instalments if preferred (£15.00 deposit required)

For more information, or to book a place, email me, see contact us or click here for a part time school application form which you can print, complete & return by post.

Conditions of inclusions on the course:

Children should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing (eg track suit & trainers)
Children need to bring a packed lunch (no products containing nuts please), plus drinks for the morning and afternoon breaks.
Children will not be permitted to leave the premises at lunchtime unless prior arrangement has been made and the permission of the teacher granted.
actfirst reserves the right to exclude any child who is persistently disruptive, or refuses to participate in class activities. In this case a refund could not be claimed.(NB This has never happened so far!)
Places are limited, and allocated on a first come first served basis. You will be informed if a place has been allocated, and only then will your deposit cheque be cashed.