Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross Drama Course
Our practical Drama Course for ages 11–18, will nurture creativity, develop identity and build technical acting skills. All students will take part in at least three separate sessions and will explore vocal and physical approaches to storytelling, text and improvisation work.
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About the Drama Course
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- 10am–1pm
- Age:
- 11–18 (School years 7 upwards)
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £369 per term (£36.90 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- Saturday Courses
- Venue:
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
- When:
- Saturdays
- Contact details:
- gyakingscross@gsmd.ac.uk
About the Drama Course
Our practical Drama Course for ages 11–18, will nurture creativity, develop identity and build technical acting skills. Students will work in age appropriate groups and take part in at least three separate sessions, exploring vocal and physical approaches to storytelling, text and improvisation work.
Suitable for beginners, those who simply want to spend a few hours unlocking their imagination with newfound friends or are thinking about taking their passion for drama a step further. The training is progressive, and its content and focus will adapt to the individual group ensemble as we work through the year.
All students from the Music and Drama Course for ages 11–18, will come together each week and take part in Arts Lab. Creativity and collaboration are central to GYA Kings Cross training approach, and Arts Lab is designed to nurture student’s creativity, artistry and identity. Collaborating with other students and tutors these sessions will focus on innovation, exploring new contemporary styles and approaches to theatre making, music and performance.
Starting at 10am and finishing at 1pm, students on the Drama Course will have two hours, 45 minutes of lesson time (with a 15 minute break).
Drama students will come together with music and production arts students to create innovative performances throughout the year. These will be staged at the centre and other arts venues. Visits from Guildhall School drama students and tutors will give students the opportunity to further develop their skills and ask any questions they might have.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30-minute acting, instrumental or vocal lesson*, to be taken alongside the Drama Course. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
*Please note, One-to-one lessons are subject to availability and we are unable to accommodate one-to-one piano tuition.
Fees
£369 per term (£36.90 per week)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute acting, instrumental or vocal lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £295 per term (£29.50 per Saturday) + the cost of the Drama Course
Payment schedule
Course fees are payable on a termly basis. When a student enrols mid-term, any fees will be adjusted to cover the sessions enrolled for. Please see our term dates for information.
Five-Week Trial Period
All new students benefit from a five-week trial period (payable) upon joining. This means you’ll only pay for the initial five weeks instead of committing to a full term, giving you time to decide if GYA King’s Cross is the right fit for you.
After the five week-trial period
- If you decide to continue: The remaining term fees will be invoiced.
- If you choose to withdraw: No further fees will be charged.
The five-week deposit/trail payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. See more information on our finance and funding page.
Autumn Term
Saturday 21 September
Saturday 28 September
Saturday 05 October
Saturday 12 October
Saturday 19 October
Half Term - no classes on 26 October or 2 November
Saturday 09 November
Saturday 16 November
Saturday 23 November
Saturday 30 November
Saturday 07 December
Spring Term
Saturday 11 January
Saturday 18 January
Saturday 25 January
Saturday 01 February
Saturday 08 February
Half Term - no classes on 15 and 22 February
Saturday 01 March
Saturday 08 March
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 22 March
Saturday 29 March
Summer Term
Saturday 26 April
Saturday 03 May
Saturday 10 May
Saturday 17 May
Half Term - no classes on 24 and 31 May
Saturday 07 June
Saturday 14 June
Saturday 21 June
Saturday 28 June
Saturday 05 July
Saturday 12 July
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. GYA King’s Cross expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your attendance.
Notice period
After the five-week trial period, students are enrolled on an annual membership basis, committing to the full academic year.
Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross requires half a term's notice in writing to withdraw from studies.
Please note, where the required half-term’s notice has not been given in writing, the relevant half-terms fees will remain payable. This is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
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Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
When you attend Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross, you will become a Guildhall Young Artists member. This means that you will be able to benefit from exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts, gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.
By becoming a part of a national network, members will be able to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals across the country.
