Theatre Sessions At Theatretrain Portsmouth
Professional Dance, Singing & Acting Training To Set Your Child On The Right Path
Our Performing Arts Classes In Portsmouth
All of our sessions at Theatretrain Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Sessions
Our weekly sessions take place at Mayfield School, Portsmouth, covering the 3 main principles of performance – acting, singing and dancing.
Main Company (6-18yrs)
- Mayfield School, Mayfield Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 0RH
- 6-18 year olds
- Saturdays 10am-1pm (term time only)
- £22 per session
- Performers are divided into the following age groups: 6-9-year-olds, 9-12-year-olds, and 13-18-year-olds.
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 (4-5yrs)
- Mayfield School, Mayfield Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 0RH
- 4-6 year olds
- Saturdays 9.30am-11.00am (term time only)
- £11 per session
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!
Advanced Dance (10-18yrs)
- Mayfield School, Mayfield Road, Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 0RH
- 10-18 year olds
- Saturdays 1.00pm-2.30pm (term time only)
- £12 per session
For those young performers looking to take their dance training to the next level! 90 minutes of professional dance training in Musical Theatre Jazz, Commercial, Contemporary, Conditioning, Technique and more.
There are also exciting dance performance opportunities including DANCE LIVE!
Term Dates
Summer 2023
Saturday 22nd April – Saturday 15th July
Autumn 2023
Saturday 9th September – Saturday 16th December
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 Portsmouth FAQs
What Sessions Do You Offer At Theatretrain Portsmouth?
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
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 Saturdays in term time from 10am-1pm
We also offer Junior Ensemble: TT Minis sessions, which take place on Saturdays in term time from 9.30am-11am.
We also offer Advanced Dance sessions, which take place on Saturdays in term time from 1pm – 2.30pm, immediately after our main company sessions.
How much do Theatretrain sessions cost?
Our Main Company session costs £22 for three hours.
Junior Ensemble: £11 for a 90-minute session.
Advanced Dance: £12 for a 90-minute session.
How Do I Contact The Theatre Company?
Get in touch by filling in our online form or by calling 07832 155073
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