OUR CLASSESA class for every age & stage
Our innovative and supportive youth theatre programme Light UP teaches 4-21 year olds at every experience level dramatic and technical skills. We also provide specialist workshops for 16+ alongside plentiful opportunities to perform in a wide range of styles and places, providing a comprehensive overview of performance and technical training. We put the needs of our students centre stage.
Shirley Junior Lunchtime Drama Games
When: Thursday 12.15 -1pm
Where: Shirley Junior School
Age: 7 - 11 years
Shirley Musical Theatre Company
When: Thursday 5-7pm
Where: Shirley Baptist Church
Age: 7 - 16 years
HOW CLASSES WORKFrom first class to centre stage
Every Light UP journey is different — here's how our classes build on each other.
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4-11 years
CLASS
Imagination, games and laughter. The joy of drama with no pressure to perform.
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7-18 years
COMPANY
Build real skills and perform plays & musicals on proper stages.
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11-18 years
ADVANCED
Higher technique, LAMDA exams, festivals and touring production.
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13-21 years
ENSEMBLE
Edinburgh fringe, NT connections and the pathway to professional work
Musical Theatre
Our Musical Theatre Company develops all three disciplines — acting, dance and singing — to build well-rounded, triple-threat performers, from variety-style community projects to large-scale productions.
Try a class on us
Book a free trial — no pressure, no commitment.