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. All students will take part in at least three separate sessions and will explore 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.
An optional Music Production class is available for drama and music students age 11–18 from 9.00am–10.00am.
Using free software, this hands-on class will introduce students to creative music-writing, sampling, programming and editing, encouraging them to explore different genres of electronic music such as film, video, pop and dance music.
Although previous experience is not needed, these sessions will provide support for students looking to study at GCSE/A-Level.
No extra cost is involved for students on the Drama Course and Music Course to participate in this class.
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, we are unable to offer one-to-one acting lessons to students under the age of 14 at present. One-to-one lessons are subject to availability.
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
The course or courses signed up for will be charged for the term. The number of sessions that will need to be paid for will depend on the number of sessions left in the term. Please see our term dates for information.
We view the first four-weeks as a trial period* for all new students, after which, if you decide not to return to Guildhall Young Artists King’s Cross, a refund will be given for the remaining sessions left within the term.
After the first term has finished, half a term's notice must be given to cancel. See more information on our finance and funding page.
Please view our terms and conditions below for the four-week trial period:
*The four week trial can only be redeemed when signing up to Guildhall Young Artists King’s Cross in the first four weeks of the term. If notice is not given after the first four weeks of attendance, we will not be able to refund the remaining term.
Deposit
We ask for a £100 holding deposit to secure your place. On receipt of your application, a friendly member of our team will discuss your requirements noted on the application form and send a payment link for the reservation of a place. This payment will be taken off one terms fees, or any outstanding balance will be refunded to your account if you give notice within the four-week trial period.
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.
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.
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.
