Theatre Sessions At Theatretrain Chester
Professional Dance, Singing & Acting Training To Set Your Child On The Right Path
Our Performing Arts Classes In Chester
All of our sessions at Theatretrain Chester are led by professionals in an inclusive, group-based environment. We want your child to have FUN while they learn from some of the best in the industry, immersed in an impressive and enjoyable performance programme.
Theatretrain Chester Sessions
Our weekly sessions take place at Queen’s Park High School, Chester covering the 3 main principles of performance – acting, singing and dancing.
Main Company
- Queen's Park High School, Chester, CH4 7AE
- 6-18 year olds
- Fridays 4.30-7.30
Saturdays 10-1 - £240 per term (payable in 3 monthly instalments)
- One-off Registration Fee of £15
- Spring Term is 12 weeks, 5th January - 23rd March
These sessions bring students together in their age groups to learn ensemble songs, work on their acting skills and dance their socks off! They become rehearsals for a performance as the year progresses, and all students have the chance to perform each and every year.
Junior Ensemble: Minis
- Queen's Park High School, Chester, CH4 7AE
- 4-5 year olds
- Saturdays, 11-12.30
- £144 per term (payable in 3 monthly instalments)
- One-off Registration Fee of £15
- Spring Term is 12 weeks, 6th January - 23rd March
Every dream starts somewhere… In these 90-minute sessions our young performers cover all three disciplines and learn the basic skills of imagination and stagecraft. Most importantly, we make sure everyone feels comfortable, creating a vibrant atmosphere to learn in!
Junior Ensemble: Tinies
- Queen's Park High School, Chester, CH4 7AE
- 3 year olds
- Saturdays, 11-11.45am
- £84 per term (payable in 3 monthly instalments)
- one-off Registration Fee of £15
- Spring Term is 12 weeks, 6th January - 23rd March
Every dream starts somewhere… In these 45-minute sessions our young performers cover all three disciplines and learn the basic skills of imagination and stagecraft. Most importantly, we make sure everyone feels comfortable, creating a vibrant atmosphere to learn in!
The Theatretrain Regional Choir
- Ysgol Bryn Coch, Mold
- 9-18 years old
- Thursdays, 6-8pm
- £120 per term (payable in three monthly instalments)
Discount for Theatretrain pupils
Our choir is for children from across our whole area who come together with their shared love of singing.
We have supported many charities, we’ve performed with Collabro on their national tour and we’ve even sung at a wedding.
Theatretrain After School Clubs
- Overleigh St Mary's, Chester (Wednesdays)
St Werburgh's & St Columba's, Chester (Fridays) - School Pupils
- £4 per week
PRODUCTION NEWS
Our next production is to be Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. It will be staged at The William Aston Hall in Wrexham in July 2024. All new pupils joining us now will be eligible to take part in that exciting production.
Rehearsal and audition materials can be found by clicking below
Term Dates
Spring 2024
Friday 5th January – Saturday 23rd March
Summer 2024
Friday 12th April – Saturday 13th July
What To Expect From Your Theatretrain Experience…
Dance
Our professional choreographers instruct young people in a huge range of dance styles and techniques, letting them collaborate as a group and find the power of movement.
Act
We empower your child to express themselves without judgement, encouraging them to take on characters, tell creative stories and follow their passion for acting.
Sing
We encourage all our students to build their confidence through song, embracing technical and real-world techniques used by singing professionals.
Get real performance experience
At the core, performing arts bring out excitement and emotion in us. We organise large-scale performances, and each year our students have the chance to take part in exciting shows and events, making memories and developing skills that will last a lifetime. Our big performances have taken place in stunning venues like the Royal Albert Hall and West End theatres.
Inspiring young people to follow their passion
Every individual is celebrated within our theatre company for being enthusiastic, true to themselves and for overcoming whatever struggles they came to the session with, whether it be shyness or difficulty concentrating. Our creative team are performing arts professionals, and they’re dedicated to making your child feel included and proud of their achievements as they progress.
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Answering your Theatretrain Chester FAQs
What Sessions Do You Offer At Theatretrain Chester?
Our sessions cover acting, dancing and singing. All our performers learn to use techniques that cover space, storytelling, sound and movement and what we call attitude – the feelings behind their performance.
What is the age range for Theatretrain?
At our main company, sessions are offered to 6-18 year-olds, divided into age groups: 6-9 years, 9-12 years and 13-18 years.
We also offer Junior Ensemble, with TT Minis sessions for 4-5-year-olds and TT Tinies for 3 year olds.
Do you have to audition to join Theatretrain?
No, we don’t require you to audition for your place at Theatretrain. We don’t judge the people who want to join us, and we’re confident our students will quickly get in the swing of the Theatretrain Way.
What Days And Times Are Sessions?
Our main sessions are on Fridays 4.30pm-7.30pm and Saturdays in term time from 10am-1pm
We also offer Junior Ensemble: TT Minis sessions, which take place on Saturdays in term time from 11.30-12.30 and our TT Tinies sessions run Saturdays 11am-11.30am.
How much do Theatretrain sessions cost?
Our Main Company session costs £20 for three hours.
Junior Ensemble: TT Minis £12 for a 90-minute session.
Junior Ensemble: TT Tinies £7 for a 45-minute session.
How Do I Contact The Theatre Company?
Get in touch by filling in our online form or by calling 07809 871600
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