Class Types

Types

Performance

These 90-minute classes offer all-round training in stagecraft, including singing, acting, dance and movement and are ideal for students (7 – 14 years) who enjoy performing, but do not wish to take grade exams.

Incorporating current trends in contemporary music as well as musical theatre, emphasis is on performance. Following warm-up and class work, students will work on a set piece to be presented to parents at the studio every term.
Performance classes are an outlet for expression in a freestyle situation, whilst learning valuable performance techniques, including, vocal projection and placement, breath control, improvisation and scripted dialogue, dance styles and choreography. We will also explore TV acting and microphone technique.
Stage Kidz

These 45-minute classes offer a variation of the performance syllabus outlined above but are designed for younger children (4 – 7 years).

(Please note four year olds must already be in reception class at school).
Specialist Classes Students may choose to combine Performance or Stage Kidz classes with a more specialised class. The timetable allows for linking some classes together. The content of specialist classes does not conflict with the regular programme.

Street Dance:
Urban styles to the latest hip hop and dance music. (7 – 14 yrs)

Advanced Dance:
Contemporary to tap, Irish to modern jazz techniques. (11+ yrs)

Actor’s Workshop:
Drama, characterisation and voice development. (11+ yrs)

Ballet:
We offer the B.T.D.A. ballet syllabus for youngsters. (4 – 7 yrs)

The Adlib Theatre Company
Adlib is a 2-hour production & workshop session whose main focus is rehearsing and presenting complete musicals and variety style cabarets, whilst maintaining a socially integrated group. Members will audition for parts and to join, each student will be required to sing, dance and perform a short dramatic piece or poem to the panel of directors. It is aimed at the 14 – 18 age group.  more>>

Shows & Performances

At the end of each term, the Performance Classes and Stage Kidz present a demonstration of their work in the studios, to which families and friends are invited. Every two years the students will be involved in a large scale production show at a local theatre.

Optional Activities

During the summer holidays we offer a five-day summer school for 7 – 14 year olds, based on our performance classes, this is an intense but very rewarding experience with a great show at the end of the week.

We regularly arrange theatre trips to see a variety of performances taking place in the Midlands and Staffordshire.

We actively promote students wishing to audition for local productions.

Theatrics Students have appeared in ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ at the Birmingham Hippodrome, Jack & The Beanstalk, Cinderella and Les Miserable at the Lichfield Garrick, Grange Hill for BBC Television and the movie ‘Nativity’.

For 2011 / 12 Students have appeared in ' A Christmas Caro'l at the Lichfield Garrick and 'Oliver' at the Birmingham Hippodrome.

New Students

At Theatrics all new students are welcome to join in the fun; enthusiastic interest is the key ingredient. There is no need to commit to full term fees or the purchase of uniform and shoes until after the second class, when the student has settled in and decided to continue lessons with us. Newcomers will be assigned to classes that reflect their age and ability.

All parents are welcome to contact Adam or Nicky to discuss their child’s progress.

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