Why play is powerful
Play is how children learn best. It’s hands-on, joyful, and full of discovery. Through play, children practise imagination, teamwork, and problem-solving, the very skills they need to thrive in life.
At Theatretrain Leicester, we use drama games and creative exercises to help children:
Build quick thinking and flexibility
Develop listening and communication skills
Learn how to collaborate and compromise
Feel comfortable taking creative risks
When a child is playing, they’re not afraid of being wrong, they’re too busy exploring.
That’s where confidence begins.
Serious skills hidden in fun
A warm-up game that looks like silliness actually teaches rhythm, timing and focus.
An improvisation game builds storytelling and emotional intelligence.
Even a group movement exercise strengthens coordination, awareness and self-control.
These playful moments are the foundation of professional theatre training, and they build resilience and creativity faster than any worksheet ever could.
How play supports education and wellbeing
Parents often tell us that Theatretrain helps their child concentrate better at school. That’s because performing arts improve memory, focus, and emotional regulation.
Children also learn how to manage nerves, express themselves, and handle the unexpected, skills that benefit their wellbeing as much as their academic life.
And of course, it’s fun. Children need joy as much as structure. When learning feels playful, it sticks.
Come and play at Theatretrain Leicester
Our Saturday sessions are bursting with energy, laughter, and creativity, but beneath it all, we’re teaching life skills disguised as games.
If you’d love your child to learn through play, creativity, and teamwork, book a taster session at Theatretrain Leicester.
Come and see why we say play is serious learning in disguise.
Find out more about our
amazing performing arts classes here
Theatretrain Leicester
Saturdays
Brockington College
10am-1pm
