Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Drama Discovery Course
Our beginner's drama course for ages 8–11 explores different drama games and acting styles, develop language and communication skills, help children grow in confidence and increase their ability to express themselves, in a supportive and safe environment.
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About the Drama Discovery Course
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- 9.30am–11am
- Age:
- 8–11
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £250 per term (£25 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Richard Huish College, Taunton
- Contact details:
- gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk
About the Drama Discovery Course
Our beginners drama course for ages 8–11, is a brilliant introduction to the world of drama and the skills that come with it.
Students will take part in a 30 minute voice coaching and singing class, followed by a one hour drama workshop each Saturday, which will see them delve into their imaginations.
Through these weekly classes, they can expect to build confidence and social skills, develop self-expression and unleash their creativity.
Each term will focus on a fun and exciting theme. Recent themes have included fairy tales and horrible histories.
We are able to combine both music and drama courses for the same price as the stand-alone music/drama courses. Please let us know if this is something the applicant would be interested in when making an application or signing up for a free taster session.
Individual and paired lessons (drama only) can be arranged alongside the Drama Course for an additional cost. Please let us know if this is something the applicant would be interested in when making an application or signing up for a free taster session.
Fees
£250 per term (£25 per week)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute instrumental, vocal or drama lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £25 per Saturday + the cost of the Drama Discovery Course.
With paired lesson (drama only)
Drama lessons are also available for those who wish to share the 30-minute lesson with one other student, in which case the lesson cost is an additional £12.50 per Saturday (payable by each student) + the cost of the Drama Discovery 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.
After the first term has finished, sessions will be charged termly.
Five Week Trial
All new students will be given a five-week trial period (payable) if they have joined Guildhall Young Artists Taunton in the first five weeks of the term. Please see full terms and conditions on our finance and funding page.
Deposit
We ask for a £50 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 refunded to your account if you give notice within the five-week trial period.
Bursaries
We are able to offer two different bursaries thanks to the generosity of Guildhall Young Artists and Sound Foundation Somerset, the music education hub for Somerset (with funds from Arts Council England), which both have different criteria. These are means-tested and will enable students to have some or all of their class fees paid for. Travel bursaries are available for students who live in West Somerset. Please refer to our finance and funding page for more information.
Autumn Term 2024
Saturday 14 September
Saturday 21 September
Saturday 28 September
Saturday 5 October
No GYAT Saturday 12 October, venue unavailable
Saturday 19 October
Half Term – no GYAT – Sat 26 Oct & 2 Nov
Saturday 9 November
Saturday 16 November
Saturday 23 November
Saturday 30 November
Saturday 7 December
Saturday 14 December
Spring Term 2025
Saturday 11 January
Saturday 18 January
Saturday 25 January
Saturday 1 February
Saturday 8 February
Half Term – no GYAT – Sat 15 & 22 Feb
Saturday 1 March – 11th anniversary
Saturday 8 March
Saturday 15 March
Saturday 22 March
Saturday 29 March
Summer Term 2025
Saturday 26 April
Saturday 3 May
Saturday 10 May
Saturday 17 May
Half Term – no GYAT – Sat 24 & 31 May
Saturday 7 June
Saturday 14 June
Saturday 21 June
Saturday 28 June – End of Year Performance Part I at 2pm
Saturday 5 July – End of Year Performance Part II at 2pm
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 Taunton expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your attendance.
A full 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.
Join the Drama Discovery Course
Sign up or book your free taster session today
Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of GYA Taunton, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.
