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Guildhall Young Artists Norwich Drama Course
Our practical Drama Course for those aged 11–18 teaches acting skills through inspiring weekly practical classes as well as offering regular performance opportunities and a space for young people to develop their own creative practice and projects.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- Dependent upon class timetable
- Age:
- 11–18
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £270 per term (£27 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- City of Norwich School, Norwich
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
Intro text
Our practical Drama Course for those aged 11–18 teaches acting skills through inspiring weekly practical classes as well as offering regular performance opportunities and a space for young people to develop their own creative practice and projects.
Using a wide range of text based, non-text and improvised approaches, Drama Course classes include vocal and movement exercises, relaxation techniques, improvisation, devising and script work with regular opportunities for performance, including independent and interdisciplinary projects.
Drama Course members also have the option to join Musical Theatre singing and acting classes each week and can book individual performance coaching sessions and independent rehearsal/project time.
Beginner to advanced performers are welcome. Classes are tailored to individuals and are suitable for those who are thinking about taking their drama and performance studies a step further, or those who simply want to spend time exploring their creativity with newfound and likeminded friends.
Students on our Drama Courses are invited to access classes from our Music Course at no extra cost. Please view our Music Course page to see the list of classes on offer.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30-minute LAMDA, acting & public speaking, instrumental or vocal lesson, to be taken alongside the Drama Course. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
Fees
£270 per term (£27 per week)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute drama lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £23 per Saturday + the cost of the course
Payment Schedule
We ask you to pay termly and once you’ve settled in we ask for half a term’s notice if you decide not to continue.
Four Week Trial
All new students will be given a four-week trial period (payable) if they have joined Guildhall Young Artists Norwich in the first five weeks of the term. Please see full terms and conditions on our finance and funding page.
Bursaries
We offer a large number of bursaries to attend GYA Norwich. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask about these – it’s entirely confidential and we keep the application process as simple and quick as possible.
Autumn Term
Saturday 16 September – Week 1
Saturday 23 September – Week 2
Saturday 30 September – Week 3
Saturday 07 October – Week 4
Saturday 14 October – Week 5
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 21, 28 October & 4 November)
Saturday 11 November – Week 6
Saturday 18 November – Week 7
Saturday 25 November – Week 8
Saturday 02 December – Week 9
Saturday 09 December – Week 10 (GYAN Junior & Intermediate Concert)
Spring Term
Saturday 06 January – Week 11
Saturday 13 January – Week 12
Saturday 20 January – Week 13
Saturday 27 January – Week 14
Saturday 03 February – Week 15
Saturday 10 February – Week 16
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 17 & 24 February)
Saturday 02 March – Week 17
Saturday 09 March – Week 18
Saturday 16 March – Week 19
Saturday 23 March – Week 20
Summer Term
Saturday 20 April – Week 21
Saturday 27 April – Week 22
Saturday 04 May – Week 23
Saturday 11 May – Week 24
Saturday 18 May – Week 25
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 25 May & 1 June)
Saturday 08 June – Week 26
Saturday 15 June – Week 27
Saturday 22 June – Week 28
(No session 29 June)
Saturday 06 July – Week 29
Saturday 13 July – Week 30
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 Norwich expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your membership.
Half a term’s notice is required to stop attending (except in exceptional circumstances). This notice period is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
Classes and Ensembles
You will be given a tailor-made timetable before your start date, which will be based on your interests and experience. This will be updated as you progress and develop your interests.
Classes are offered in the following:
Musical Theatre
Beginner - Advanced Musical Theatre Choir with Laura Morgan
Independent Rehearsal/Project Time
Rehearsal Time and Performance, Presentation, Public Speaking, Audition & Interview Coaching
10.00am – 11.45am Musical Theatre
11.45am – 12.30am Rehearsal Time and Performance, Presentation, Public Speaking, Audition & Interview Coaching
12.45pm – 2.15pm Drama Course
2.15pm – 3.00pm Independent Rehearsal/Project Time
Join the Drama Course
Sign up or book your free taster session todayBenefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of GYA Norwich, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.