Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross
Unleash your creativity in a fun and supportive environment with Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross, a Saturday performing arts centre offering a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5–18 year-olds in music, drama, production arts and backstage skills.
About Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross
Guildhall Young Artists is Guildhall School’s network of centres across the country, providing inspiring performing arts training for children and young people.
Our King's Cross centre offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for all 5–18-year-olds, in drama, music and production arts (backstage skills), during Saturday term time.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a world-leading conservatoire based in the City of London, one of the top five institutions in the world for Music and Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings 2024, as well as the top conservatoire in the Guardian University Guide music league table.
On Saturdays during term time, Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5 – 18-year-olds in:
- Drama
- Music
- Production Arts (Backstage Skills)
Based at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School N1, young musicians, singers, actors, designers, and stage managers can develop their creativity and access high-quality training with top practitioners and industry professionals, across a variety of styles and genres.
Collaboration and performance opportunities are at the heart of Guildhall Young Artists King’s Cross, with music, drama and production arts students coming together to create innovative performances. These are staged at the centre and other arts venues. Visits from Guildhall School students and tutors gives students the opportunity to further develop their skills.
At Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross, there are no auditions, and everyone is welcome! It’s an excellent opportunity to access world-class training in performing and production arts, while also making new friends and having a great time.
Applications can be made at any point throughout the year, via our online enquiry form. Please visit our join page for full information.
Discover our Courses
We offer an exciting range of weekly music, drama and production arts courses, one-to-one instrument tuition and performance opportunities for 5 – 18-year-olds.
Finance and Funding
A number of bursaries will be available for students attending Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross, as part of Guildhall’s commitment to Access and Participation. These are means-tested and will enable students to have some or all of their class fees paid for.
Wellbeing and Support
Guildhall Young Artists has many years’ experience of working with children and young people from all backgrounds. It is our priority to create an inclusive, safe and happy environment for every child or young person that spends time with us.
Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs, and performances from students at Guildhall School.
