We Develop Children's Creativity

We Promote Emotional Wellbeing and Develop Children's Creativity Through Speech, Movement, Communication & Improvisation

Come & Join Our Drama Schools

We can't wait to meet you...

Drama Kids York Drama Academy has 8 Venues across North Yorkshire - York (Wigginton, Earswick, Heslington, Acomb), Harrogate, Pannal, Rossett Acre, Driffield, Garforth & Selby.

LP (Lower Primary) 5 - Year 3

Comp (Composite) 5 - 11

UP (Upper Primary) Year 4 - Year 6

YT (Youth Theatre) Year 7 + (Year 6 + in Wigginton and Harrogate)

Drama School	Day	Time	Class	Address
Wigginton	Tuesday	Comp: 6.15pm - 7.15pm Youth: 7.15pm - 8.15pm	Comp & Youth	Wigginton School, Westfield Lane, York YO32 2FZ
Selby	Tuesday	5.30pm - 6.30pm	Comp	Selby Community Centre, The Attic Room, Scott Road, Selby YO8 4BL
Acomb	Wednesday	LP : 5.30pm - 6.30pm UP: 6.30pm - 7.30pm	Lower Primary and Upper Primary	Acomb Parish Church Hall, 18A Front Street, Acomb YO24 3BZ
Heslington	Wednesday	5pm - 6pm	Comp	Heslington Village Meeting Rooms, Main Street, Heslington YO10 5EA
Harrogate	Thursday	Comp: 4.55pm - 5.55pm Youth: 6pm - 7pm	Comp & Youth	Harlow Community Centre, Beckwith Avenue, Harrogate HG2 0BN
Driffield	Friday	Comp: 4.15pm - 5.15pm Youth 5.20pm - 6.20pm	Comp & Youth	Driffield Community Centre, Mill Street, Driffield YO25 6TR
Garforth	Friday	LP: 4.55pm - 5.55pm UP: 6pm - 7pm YT: 7.05pm - 8.05pm	LP, UP & Youth	St Mary's Church Hall, Church Lane, Garforth LS25 1NR
Earswick	Saturday	LP 9.15am - 10.15am UP 10.25am - 11.25am Youth 11.35am - 12.35pm	LP, UP & Youth	Earswick Village Hall, Earswick Chase, Strensall Road, Strensall YO32 9FY

“I will always be grateful for the skills you have given them”

‘As one who has always suffered low self-esteem and confidence I was determined to do everything in my power to prevent my kids going down the same route. Their weekly drama classes have been a huge help to them both and I will always be grateful for the skills you have given them.’
“Very excited to take part in the summer play!”

"I must tell you that Roma is really enjoying her drama lessons with lovely Jenny on a Tuesday evening. She looks forward to going and was very excited to take part in the summer play!"
“Oliver is loving it”

"Oliver is loving it, can’t believe how confident he is when he’s performing. You do a wonderful job."
"Lola loved every minute of the play"

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"Fiza has come on leaps and bounds since having joined the drama classes"

"Much credit goes to you for all your hard work effort and non stop energy. I shall always recommend your classes to all."

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"Joshua has got so much out of drama, and his confidence is amazing"

"I really need him to be confident to be himself as he grows older. Thank you for helping him to grow and be himself."

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"She enjoyed herself a lot and is very proud of her certificate"

"Which she insisted on bringing in to school. Yes please we’ll enrol her for the term."

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"'I must say this is the most caring and organised club I've had dealings with"

"(Billy has been to a few). Thank you!"

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"Ben absolutely loves drama with you on Saturdays"

"You are a fantastic teacher, thanks so much!"

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"Fantastic and worth every penny"

"I do believe what you as an academy offer the young children is fantastic and worth every penny!"

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Lower, Upper Primary & Composite Classes

Every class begins with introductory activities which get every child thinking and moving creatively from the very beginning of the class. Our speech section develops well projected voices with good, clear, articulate speech to which people will want to listen. Our movement section develops physical co-ordination and expression. The main part of each lesson is creative drama. The students work on a different improvisation every week or sometimes a mime to music, older children also work on mini scripts – developing creativity, communication, confidence and listening skills – all with the emphasis on having fun!

Youth Theatre - Year 7 +

No matter what level a student starts at in our Youth Theatre, our classes help them to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills. We teach a wide variety of drama skills through scripted work and group and class improvisation in a variety of different genres.

Youth Theatre classes not only concentrate on drama skills - they also prepare students for adult life, in particular with presentation, confidence, public speaking and performance talents.

All Classes

In the Autumn Term all parents of Primary aged children are invited in to watch a whole class in progress. Youth Theatre parents watch a sample of the curriculum performed by the students.

In the Spring Term all parents of Primary aged children are invited in to watch their children perform some of the curriculum they have worked on during the term.

At the end of the academic year all students take part in a scripted production where the emphasis is on the whole class being involved, to experience and produce something really special.

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