Theatre Schools
When young I had a real fancy for a bit of acting. This led to a part of a soldier in Caesar and Cleopatra - one line, and Old Gobbo in the Merchant of Venice - slightly more than one line, but equally glamorous. I went for an audition for the South Yorkshire Schools Theatre which I failed and that was the end of my acting career. These are the theatre schools and training schemes that I have found in Rotherham. They appear to have been operational in 2008 but I haven't checked for more up to date details.
NEW Opens 19 January 2013 Carney Academy of Performing Arts
A Rotherham Branch of CAPA opens in Rotherham in 2013. It is based at Rotherham Civic Theatre. Places can be booked now Tel. 07956 870 516 or Email rotherhamatcarneyacademy.co.uk (remember to change at to @). This will be a permanent feature in Rotherham. Visit the website carneyacademy.co.uk.
Applause Drama Studio
11 years Weds 5 – 7pm, 11 – 16 years Sats 2.30 – 4.30pm. Address:- Thomas Rotherham College Sports Centre, Rotherham. Tel. Anita 44 (0)114 2483378 or 07736 7784018.
Born to Perform
Address:- The Basement Dance Studio under Sainsburys at the Brecks Tel. 44 (0)1709 540656. Classes for children 10 – 14 years every Monday commencing 10 September 2007 6.15 – 7.45pm, for children 5 – 9 years Saturdays 1 – 2.20pm.
Cheeky Monkey's
Classes for children 3 - 4 years running term time from January on Wednesdays from 1.45 - 2.45pm. Fees work out at £6 per class. Address:- Banana Drama, 105 Belvedere Parade, Bramley, Rotherham. Tel. 07979 964357.
Class Act
Class Act run weekly drama sessions for children 7 - 13 years old at Broom, Bramley, Whiston and Thorpe Hesley. Also summer workshops. Tel. 44 (0)1709 382887.
Gillian Banks Theatre School
Address:- rear of TSBank, Grange Lane, Maltby. Tel. 44 (0)1709 816876. Website www.gillianbankstheatreschool.co.uk.
Jets Dance Centre (within Thurcroft Welfare and Community Hall)
Classes available for Adults and Children. Tap, Ballet, Modern Jazz, Theatre craft, Musical Theatre, Dance Fever (adult class), Dancercise. Contact Emma 44 (0)1909 563453 / Julie 44 (0)1709 519035 / Toni 07843 800116.
Julie Turner Stage Academy and Agency
Address:- 32b Laughton Road, Dinnington, Sheffield Tel. 44 (0)1909 567204. Website http://www.julieturnerstageacademy.com/index.html.
Nikki Lynam School of Performing Arts
Address:- The Oasis Health Club, 484 Wortley Road, Kimberworth, Rotherham Tel. 44 (0)1709 ?.
Rotherham Youth Theatre
Youth theatre classes to develop new performance skills and techniques The classes are designed to encourage all to learn and enjoy together in a comfortable environment. Arts Centre now closed. No details for 2012.
(The) Spark Drama Group
Every Saturday in Brinsworth. Classes for ages 4 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years and 11 - 15 years. Tel. 07598 907 127.
Advertised September 2012
Steps Productions
Steps Productions is a theatre group based in Rotherham for young people aged 10 - 18.
"At Steps Productions we will develop and build on skill and technique in acting, singing, dancing and performing."Visit the website at www.stepsproductions.co.uk for more information.
Stagecoach Theatre Arts Schools
For children 4 – 16 who enjoy drama, song and dance. Tel. 01757 248884 or visit their website at www.stagecoach.co.uk. Also Mini Stages for babies visit their website at www.ministages.co.uk.
Swinton Lock Stage School
For young people 6 - 16. Tel. 44 (0)1709 578778 or visit their website www.swintonlock.org.uk.
Many of the Schools of Dance also teach Theatre Dance and these can be found under the Recreation - Leisure in Rotherham - Dancing section.