About
Applause Theatre
Who are we?
Applause is a welcoming theatre and dance company for children and young people, created to inspire creativity, build confidence and nurture a lifelong love for the performing arts.
Through our theatre and dance programmes, young performers have the opportunity to explore acting, singing, musical theatre and a variety of dance styles, while developing their individual talents and discovering what they love most about performing.
Our sessions welcome all abilities and experience levels, whether your child is stepping into a studio for the first time or already has a passion for the stage. With the support of our experienced and passionate team, students can develop their performance skills, improve their technique and grow in confidence at their own pace.
At Applause, we believe the performing arts are about much more than what happens on stage. We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where young people can express themselves, make new friends and create lasting memories with others who share their interests.
Whether their passion lies in theatre, dance or both, at Applause every young person has the opportunity to learn, perform, grow and belong. More than a place to perform – Applause is a family <3
Why choose us?
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Great value – Sessions start from just £12, making high-quality theatre and dance training accessible and affordable.
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Experienced & passionate teachers – Our sessions are led by enthusiastic, experienced staff who are committed to helping every young person grow in confidence and ability.
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Build valuable performance skills – Develop skills in acting, dance and stage performance, creating strong foundations for those who may wish to pursue theatre and the performing arts in the future.
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Grow as a dancer – Learn how to pick up choreography quickly, improve technique and become a more confident and adaptable performer.
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No auditions – everyone is welcome – We welcome young people of all abilities and experience levels, whether they're stepping onto the stage for the first time or already love performing.
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Make new friends – Meet other young people who share the same passion for theatre, dance and creativity in a fun, supportive environment.
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Perform for family & friends – Every term gives students the opportunity to showcase what they've learned in an exciting end-of-term performance.
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Discover what happens behind the scenes – Young people can also gain experience beyond performing, with opportunities to volunteer and learn about set design, lighting, sound, backstage operations and the work that goes into bringing a production to life.