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My Child Is Confident at Home but Quiet Everywhere Else. What’s Going On?
At home, your child chats away.They sing, make up stories, argue their case, tell you everything. But at school (or in unfamiliar settings) they’re quiet.…
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When it all Changed
In this reflective blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett looks back to 1989, a year of huge change in Europe, and a youth theatre exchange…
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When Young People Suddenly Emerge
In this thought-provoking blog, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett examines the importance of drama training, confidence and listening through the story of a young actor’s…
Why Our Theatretrain Taster Sessions Are Paid and How Parents Use Them to Decide
One of the questions parents sometimes ask when they’re considering Theatretrain Leicester is about our taster sessions
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Space in Our Lives
Kevin Dowsett, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director, reflects on how personal space shapes identity from childhood curiosity to later-life reflection. In this thoughtful blog, he explores expanding…
What Leicester Parents Often Notice After the First Few Theatretrain Sessions
When parents first get in touch about Theatretrain Leicester, they’re usually focused on one thing:
how their child might feel walking through the door.
What Happens If My Child Is Shy or Nervous at a Taster Session?
If you’re considering a performing arts class for your child but feeling unsure because they’re shy, nervous, or slow to warm up, read on.
How Do You Know If a Performing Arts Class Is Right for Your Child?
If you’re a parent in Leicester wondering whether a performing arts class would be good for your child, you’re not alone.
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Time to Keep the Phone in the Pocket
In his latest reflection, Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett considers the quiet but powerful resolution he has set for the year ahead: putting his mobile…
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Walking on the Moon
In this latest reflection, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director, Kevin Dowsett, takes readers on an extraordinary journey beyond the festive traditions of the season and straight into…
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The Power of Play: Serious Learning in Disguise
If you peek into a Theatretrain Leicester class, you’ll probably hear laughter before anything else. Games, movement, music, it might look like fun and chaos,…
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He’s Behind You
Written by Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett, this blog reviews Jack and the Beanstalk at Redbridge Drama Centre. It highlights a fast-paced, family-friendly pantomime full…
Rehearsing Courage – Bravery, One Step at a Time
Every week at Theatretrain Leicester, we see small, powerful moments of courage. A child who finally says their line aloud. Another who steps forward for…
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Everything is a bit Upside Down
Join Kevin Doswett, Artistic Director of Theatretrain, as he explores the mind-bending world of the Paradox Exhibition London—a surreal journey through moving rooms, mirrored mazes,…
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Alfred Molina
Theatretrain Artistic Director Kevin Dowsett reflects on an unexpected thread running through a lifelong connection with one of the company’s long-standing patrons. In an industry…
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The Day We Met the President
In his latest blog, Theatretrain’s Artistic Director, Kevin Dowsett, shares a personal reflection on a memorable encounter that left a lasting impression on him. His…
The Ensemble Mindset: Why No One Stands Alone at Theatretrain Leicester
If you’ve ever watched your child perform in a school play or sing at home in the living room, you’ve probably seen that special spark,…
When Your Child Finally Finds a Place They Feel Good In
As parents, we spend so much time helping our children figure out what they enjoy. You try sports, after-school clubs, weekend hobbies… and sometimes nothing…
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
Theatretrain’s Artistic Director, Kevin Dowsett, offers an intriguing glimpse into a world where playfulness becomes a powerful force for good. Inspired by moments of shared…
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Arts Teach Life Skills You Won’t Find in the Classroom
Performing arts help children become great communicators From their very first class, children learn to listen, respond, and express themselves clearly. Drama encourages them to…
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