Please see below our timetable of weekly classes which will run from week commencing September 6th 2021 in our studios at Theatre@41 Monkgate, YO31 7PB.

These classes and courses run termly, three times a year. No audition or prior knowledge is needed to start these classes. To book your place please click to find out more in the appropriate box...

Saturday school (aGES 7-16)

Our Saturday School runs from the John Cooper Studio @41 Monkgate, every Saturday morning, during term time. The two-hour weekly session will explore acting, singing and musical theatre in a class room setting alongside children of a similar age and ability. Through exploration of physicality, voice work, text, improvisation and singing technique, the children will develop core performace skills that they will be able to utilise in termly presentations to parents and invited guests. No audition is necessary. Cost: £14 per week (payable termly).

weekday school (aGES 8-16)

Our Weekday School runs from the John Cooper Studio @41 Monkgate, on Tuesday 5-7pm during term time. The two-hour weekly session will explore acting, singing and musical theatre, like our Saturday School, in a class room setting alongside children of a similar age and ability. Through exploration of physicality, voice work, text, improvisation and singing technique, the children will develop core performance skills that they will be able to utilise in termly presentations to parents and invited guests. No audition needed. Cost: £14 per week (payable termly).

York stage kids (ages 4-7)

York Stage Kids is all about having lots of fun, encouraging the imagination and creative flair within every child whilst developing key communication skills that will help them not only move forward on the stage but in life as a whole. Whether your child is a born performer or a quieter creative who needs that extra boost of confidence to really help them, York Stage School will give them a great start on their performer's journey. These 45 minute classes will run at 4pm, on Tuesday during term time from the John Cooper Studio @41 Monkgate. Cost: £5 per week (payable termly).

lamda acting exam classes

York Stage School Principal, Nik Briggs runs a weekly, term time class for students who wish to take LAMDA Acting Exams. These nationally recognised qualifications are able to be taken by children from age 8. This class runs on a Wednesday evening for an hour from 6pm. A medals class for those students taking Grades 6-8 will also be available.

Cost £90 per term (£70 as add on price). 

lamda musical theatre exam classes

York Stage School Principal, Nik Briggs and professional Musical Director Jessica Douglas will runs a weekly, term time class for students who wish to take LAMDA Musical Theatre Exams. These nationally recognised qualifications are able to be taken by children from age 8. This class runs on a Wednesday evening for an hour from 5pm. Cost £90 per term (£70 as add on price). 

BALLET, JAZZ and tap technique classes

York Stage School Teachers,  Danielle Mullan and Emily Taylor will lead weekly classes with students aged 8+ to develop technique in the core dance disciplines of Ballet, Jazz and Tap. 

Jazz and Tap class runs on a Monday evening for fifty minutes at 5pm and 6pm. Ballet class will run on a Wednesday for 50 minutes from 6pm. Cost £70 per term (£50 as add on price). 

private tuition/one to one singing lessons

York Stage School Principal, Nik Briggs and his team are available, for one to one tuition and coaching. Consultations and bespoke projects with small groups and companies are also available. Nik is able to teach/coach vocals for acting, public speaking, presenting and singing. Please message for further details.