Thinking, Moving and Speaking Creatively

Creative Drama Classes

The main part of each session is CREATIVE DRAMA - the students work on either a different improvisation or mini script each week!

Our classes enable children to have something to say, the confidence to say it and the creativity to make it interesting.

Our speech section develops clarity of speech and a voice to which people will want to listen. Ideal for both public speaking and one-on-one communication.

Our dynamic movement section develops physical coordination and expression. 

Our classes develop characterisation, creativity, communication, confidence and focus – all helping students feel good in themselves and around others.

Our highly enthusiastic teachers undertake ongoing, intensive training so they can deliver our exclusive curriculum to the high standards we expect. This adds to the degree-level qualifications that all staff possess so that every child is fully involved and motivated throughout every lesson. All teachers and Studio Assistants over 16 are, of course, DBS cleared.

2 FOR £20 Trial Sessions

At Drama Kids York, we are passionate about nurturing and developing these important life skills in children of all ages and abilities through our lively and engaging sessions designed to stimulate the imagination and creative expression. Our drama classes for children cover the areas of York (Earswick, Acomb, Heslington and Wigginton), Rossett Acre, Selby, Pannal, Garforth, Harrogate and Driffield.

Caryn Walton-Binns

Franchisee of the Year 2022!

Caryn has been Principal of the York and North Yorkshire branch for seven years after teaching there for seven years prior to taking over. Caryn started attending drama classes herself at the age of 10 and has been enjoying acting ever since!

She gained a BA (Hons) in English at the University of Durham, taking specific courses in Modern Drama and Ancient Greek Classical Drama. She also has LAMDA qualifications up to Grade VI. Her career began in London, in children’s book publishing. She later moved back to the north of England to start a family. Caryn has always worked with children whenever possible.

Caryn first encountered  Drama Kids York when daughter, Imi, was six years old and brought home a familiar Academy yellow letter from school. Imi, now 23, has just graduated with a first class honours degree in Law, but helps out with classes and productions whenever she can. Husband, Jon, previously a primary schoolteacher with over 20 years’ service, also teaches with the Academy.

Jon Walton-Binns

Laura Castle

Laura has a MA Community Theatre Degree and a B.A. (Hons) Theatre degree both from York St. John University.  Laura has been involved in drama from a very young age, playing Maid Marion in Robin Hood the Musical at school and most recently performing as football star Lily Parr in professional production of Not A Game For Girls as well as playing Medea and Maria Callas in Opera Medea Maria, Laura has over 9 years’ experience teaching drama to children from the ages of 3 up to 19. She has an absolute passion for drama and is always amazed at the positive effect drama has had on her and the students she has taught. She has been teaching with the Academy for 3 years and is a presenter with York Mix Radio.