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JUNIOR THEATRE ACADEMY

FOR AGES 7-10

JUNIOR THEATRE ACADEMY

For ages 7-10

 

Building skills, building friendships, building confidence.

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The Junior Theatre Academy is where young performers really start to find their feet — and have an incredible time doing it. Designed for students aged 7–10, our Junior classes strike the perfect balance between structured training and genuine fun, delivered by professional West End and TV performers who know exactly how to challenge and inspire this age group.

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We believe every child learns differently and every child deserves to feel included. Our Junior classes are a fully inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly environment where students are encouraged to be exactly who they are — and discover just how much they're capable of.

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Across singing, dance, and drama, your Junior performer will:

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  • Grow in confidence — on stage and in everyday life

  • Develop real performing arts skills — technique that grows with them

  • Build lasting friendships — in a team environment that celebrates everyone

  • Be challenged at the right level — pushed to achieve more, always at their own pace

 

With regular performance opportunities each term, Junior students quickly learn what it feels like to step into the spotlight — and love it.

 

All abilities welcome. Every child treated as an individual.

Junior girl and boy performing on stage in Worthing
Girl and boy enjoying dance classes in Billingshurst

junior DANCE - street & POP

LOVE MUSIC? LOVE DANCING? LOVE POP?

COME AND JOIN US!

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A high-energy weekly dance class set to current pop music.

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Students learn exciting choreography while developing coordination, technique, musicality, confidence and their own performance style.

 

We warmly welcome beginners as well as children with some dance experience, and boys and girls are equally welcome.

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Classes are fun, supportive and focused on helping each child grow in confidence while developing real dance and performance skills.

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Meet your teacher!

James Willoughby Moore danced for Kylie Minogue and so brings his professional pop star experience to his classes.

Students in this class love his choice of pop songs and always leave his classes feeling energised and confident!

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WORTHING

THE FACTORY LIVE

WORTHING BN14 8BX

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THURSDAYS 6PM-7PM

£136 per 12 week term / £34 monthly option

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Trial price: £10.80

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Junior girl and boy in drama class in Worthing, Horsham & Billingshurst

acting & lamda

EXPLORING NEW ACTING TECHNIQUES,

SCRIPT READING, TV & FILM AND LAMDA ACTING

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Our Acting + LAMDA class is perfect for young performers looking to build confidence, creativity, and acting skills in a fun and supportive environment.

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Students will work towards LAMDA Acting examinations, helping them gain valuable performance experience and progress towards recognised qualifications.

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Alongside exam work, classes will explore a range of exciting acting techniques including script reading, character development, improvisation, and performance skills for TV, film, and stage.

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This engaging class encourages self-expression, teamwork, and confidence while helping young actors develop their passion for performing arts.

 

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WORTHING

THE FACTORY LIVE

WORTHING BN14 8BX

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THURSDAYS 5PM-6PM

£216 per 12 week term / £54 monthly option

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This class has limited spaces and is capped at 10 participants for maximum progress.

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junior academy student rehearsing for our showcase

THEATRE ACADEMY CLASSES

Our Theatre Academy classes combine singing, dance and drama in equal measure, with regular performance opportunities to build confidence, develop skills and shine on stage.

locations & times

BILLINGSHURST

TRINITY UNITED REFORMED CHURCH

BILLINGSHURST RH14 9ER

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FRIdays 4Pm-6pm

£280 per 12 week term / £70 monthly option

Junior boys performing on stage in Worthing

HORSHAM

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

HORSHAM RH12 2NT

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saturdays 10am-12pm

£280 per 12 week term / £70 monthly option

WORTHING

THE FACTORY LIVE

WORTHING BN14 8BX

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saturdays 10am-1pm

£396 per 12 week term / £99 monthly option

Junior girl enjoying musical theatre classes in Worthing

additional SKILLS classes...

Teenage girl and boy performing live in Horsham

 THE VOICE LAB

Building confident singers and standout performers​

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Vocal Lab is an exciting ensemble singing class designed to build confident, versatile performers.

 

Students will develop strong vocal technique, learn to sing in harmony, improve musicality and performance skills, and grow in confidence as both ensemble and solo singers.

 

Working towards the appropriate vocal capabilities of

Youth Vocal Lab (8–11) and Teen Vocal Lab (11+) groups, classes are tailored to each age and stage, providing the perfect foundation for cabarets, showcases and future stage performances.

 

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WORTHING

THE FACTORY LIVE

WORTHING BN14 8BX

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THURSDAYS 4PM-5PM

£136 per 12 week term / £34 monthly option

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Junior girl in tap class in Worthing

INTRODUCTORY TAP

FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE BEGINNERS UP TO

2 YEARS EXPERIENCE

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Our Intro Tap class is the perfect starting point for dancers who are new to tap or have up to two years of experience.

 

Led by Anouska, who has professional experience performing in West End productions including Follies and 42nd Street, students will develop strong tap foundations, musicality, coordination, rhythm, and performance skills in a fun and encouraging environment.

 

This assisted class is designed to support dancers working at slightly different levels, allowing every student to feel challenged, confident, and supported as they progress at their own pace.

 

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WORTHING

THE FACTORY LIVE

WORTHING BN14 8BX

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SATURDAYS 9.30AM-10AM

£108 per 12 week term / £27 monthly option

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Junior student Tilly starring as Matilda in the West End

student successes

our students' journeys so far

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Professional Credits:

Tilly-Raye Bayer: Matilda in Matilda (West End); Young Elsa in Frozen (West End)

Jake Reynolds: Sonny in Grease (West End); Book of Mormon (West End)

Emily Grimsey: Professional Dancer in Thursford Christmas Spectacular

Chloe Emily Shepherd: Dancer for Legoland (Windsor)

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Professional College Success:

Emily Grimsey: Performers College

Kirstyn Peach: Italia Conti College

Francesca Ralley: Bird College

Megan Padgam: Laine Theatre Arts

Cameron Nisbet: Guildford School of Acting

 

Do you want to follow in their footsteps?

 

                 

How to find us:

West End Theatre Academy (Worthing, Billingshurst & Horsham)

Worthing Academy
The Factory Live
Worthing BN14 8BX

Billingshurst Academy
Trinity United Reformed Church
Billingshurst RH14 9ER

Horsham Academy
Holy Trinity Church
Horsham RH12 2NT

Term Dates:
7th Sept-6th Dec (Autumn 2026)
4th Jan-21st Mar (Spring 2027)
12th April - 11th July (Summer 2027)

Students are welcome to join our classes mid term - fees will be calculated on a pro-rata basis from the date of your first class.

Student Consent Forms

At West End Theatre Academy, the safety, wellbeing and individual needs of every student are extremely important to us.

To help us provide a safe, supportive and appropriate environment for all students, we require a completed

Student Consent & Information Form before a student enrols onto our classes.

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Parents and legal guardians are responsible for ensuring that the information provided is accurate and kept up to date, particularly where there are changes to medical, welfare, emergency contact or other relevant information.

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If any information changes during a student’s time with us, the form can be updated at any time by re-completing and submitting a new form. The most recently submitted form will replace the previous information held on record.

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