combined acting & musical theatre for 7-14yrs

An all-round drama, dance and music course. A stage school experience for young performers in full time education. Our Saturday Junior Company offers more than just drama games. Our highly qualified tutors work together to tailor stimulating imaginative classes, and direct shows and RSL and LAMDA exam pieces which really stretch each individual.

3 hours a week, £150 a term, two shows a year & one theatre trip!

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Next Big Show: Greatest Showcase! Saturday 15th July 2023

Join us for a fantastic showcase of the junior talent at Artemis Studios!

Show One, 3pm;

  • Little Actors

  • Junior Theatre Company

  • Hip Hop Mini

  • Hip Hop Juniors

  • Hip Hop Junior Competition Crew

Please note - due to the length of the day, Little Actors and Hip Hop Mini will only perform in the first show.

Show Two, 5.30pm;

  • Junior Theatre Company

  • Hip Hop Juniors

  • Hip Hop Junior Competition Crew

This is a chance to see the exam work the students have been preparing al term, competition routines and works created just for the showcase!

Refreshments and games will be available before the show in the lobby.

The show and rehearsals are all at Holme Grange School on 15th July. A schedule wil be sent to parents in late April 2023.

If you are over 18 and would like to help chaperone or run the event - please get in touch so we can arrange DBS and training.

Performances:

Saturday 15th July 2023, 3pm and 5.30pm

Book here: Showcase Tickets

 

Who is it for?

Our juniors are amazing. They are a bubbly outgoing group who embrace new cast members and immerse them in their company.

February 2023: Our juniors will star in The Wizard of Oz (Jr) the musical at the Wilde Theatre! In Feb ‘23 they have free half term workshop days. In July ‘23 they have a HUGE talent showcase, with songs and scenes and for those taking grades, a chance to share work.

  • 3 hours per week, plus classes in 3 days in Feb half term, 2 days in May half term plus spring and summer shows!

  • RSL Musical Theatre Exams (summer)

  • Wizard of Oz - Feb 2023 - Wilde Theatre

  • FREE school trip to watch the panto on 2nd December 2022

  • Ofsted registered - we accept Childcare Vouchers

  • Discounts and free places on holiday workshops (and first refusal on paid for events)

  • Progression - move up to the teen company when old enough.

  • Clear progression targets - our handbook outlines skills needed to move up and track all the effort put in by the young performers.

  • The Juniors are aged 7-14, a mix of boys and girls. Some have loads of experience and like to be at the centre of things, others are quieter and like to have fewer lines in shows but help with costume, props, directing, choreography and technical aspects. They are one big happy family who support and mentor one another.

We work as one junior company for most of the session, but sometimes join with Medusa Young Company (our teens and young adults) on more advanced technique sessions, rehearsals and exams (when taken).

Students can opt to take group, Solo or Duo exams in summer term - the exam training is included in the class fees - even additional one to one sessions which may be needed.

Once they reach 14, our oldest cast have the option to move up into Medusa (subject to spaces being available).

All new members are offered a FREE two week trial.

Fees

Annual Student Subscription Membership £100pp per year (due at the start of term, once a year). Includes bespoke uniform tee shirt, bag, note book, pen, script books, highlighter, show costumes, theatre trip. Allows free online classes and discounts, advance booking and where available free places on members only holiday courses. The fee is reduced for anyone beginning after February half term in the academic year.

Class fees (per term): £150 per person (3 hours a week plus all other show and event times).

Term fees can be split over 3 months but must be arranged at the first class. (Sept-Dec, Jan-April, May-Aug).

Tickets for shows: Tickets for shows vary in price. All cast must buy a minimum of 4 tickets per show.

Scholarships: When available, they are 50% reduction, or full (100%) reduction subject to a sponsor and the criteria met by the applicant. If you claim Universal Credit - please reach out to us!

Exams: Exams are charged at cost, and are optional. For solo or duo this varies by exams board and grade being taken. On average £21-£80 per exam. Scholarships do not cover exam fees.

Uniform: All JTC cast must have a uniform kit. This is included in the membership fee.

Terms and Conditions

For full Terms and Conditions of participation, please click HERE

Class times

Team One: Saturday 9am-12pm, Whitegrove Youth and Community Centre.

Team Two: Saturday 12pm-3pm, Whitegrove Youth and Community Centre.

For Feb 2023 (Wizard) we will split into two casts and each will rehearse and perform (multiple shows) on Saturday & Sunday. This is to try to allow for any group number restrictions (bubbles) which may reappear in schools in Winter term.

Location

Term Dates

Qualifications

Students can take group solo and duo qualifications (LAMDA or RSL for Musical Theatre). Younger students (under 10) can work towards Explore and Discover Arts Awards if exams are not right for them yet. In 2022 100% of children taking grades gained a Merit or Distinction!

Did you know our members enjoy free classes and workshops? We never ask parents for additional fees if we need to add extra days to rehearse a show. We also offer free holiday classes in dance, cheer and acting throughout the year.

In Feb (3 days) half terms 2023, members can enjoy a FREE additional training workshop days. These days add up to almost another whole term of hours! Join tutors 10am-4pm daily! This free additional training is available to members of Junior Theatre Company.

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