Established in 2008, 13th Theatre Co., is Oxford’s first social enterprise theatre company. As a social enterprise are core values are helping and contributing to the community and to charities. The drama club is a great place to have fun, build self-confidence and realise creativity.
Saturdays: 10.00am
Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Road, Headington, OX3 8AJ
Contact via website
Independent weekend theatre school for young people aged 5 to 19. Students gain confidence, re-learn the creative process of play, engage with public speaking and enhance performance skills. Our aim is to provide a real experience of the professional rehearsal process.
‘Minis’ performing arts class for 5-8 year olds – Saturdays 2.00-3.30pm
Wychwood School, 74 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6JR
01865 819870
Our aim is to introduce children to Shakespeare, classic stories, characters and texts in an imaginative and unique way. As well as developing their performance skills, we seek to inspire a love of literature that will stay with them their whole life. Classes held at various locations around Oxford, for ages 5 to 16.
01865 761393
Award-winning performing arts training centre Dance Connection offers classes in a variety of dance disciplines for all ages and abilities. We offer ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre and technical jazz – for ages 3 and up. Classes held in R&R Frontline Stuios on Sandy Lane, OX4 6LJ, as well as in Wallingford and Woodcote.
07870 501831
Mums’ choir singing pop, musical theatre and folk song, all levels of experience and all ages welcome. £8 per session.
Tuesdays, 1.30-2.30pm
Thursdays, 1.30-2.30pm
Address: Northcourt Centre, Northcourt Rd, Abingdon, OX14 1NS & Barracks Lane Community Garden, Oxford, OX4 2AP
Tel: 07540113340
Flintlock Theatre School provides weekly classes and holiday courses. Covering singing, dance and drama for musical, classical and contemporary theatre, we offer top quality performing arts tuition led by experienced professional performers in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. Classes held for ages 5-15 on Saturday mornings at Oxford High Junior School, OX2 6SU.
01865 807322
Matrix Arts Centre is an arts education charity providing a warm friendly environment for children and adults to enjoy the arts in South Oxfordshire. They offer excellent music courses for children, art lessons, dance classes, individual music tuition on several instruments, and more.
01235 847264
Musicland uses characters, games and songs to teach very young children to recognise rhythm and notes, so when they are ready to play an instrument they are off to a flying start.
Saturdays:
ScutterBugs (2-5 years) 9:40-10:10
Infant Singing & Rhythm 10:15-10:45
Junior Singing & Rhythm 10:45-11:15
Junior Ensemble 11:15-11:45
Risinghurst Community Centre, Kiln Lane, Headington, OX3 8EY
07979 813 252
For anyone aged 12 to 16 years with a passion for theatre. The company meet once a week during term time to explore and learn theatre making and performance skills. These sessions offer the opportunity to improve devising skills, develop voice and movement vocabulary, explore text and create a character.
Tuesdays: 5.00-7.30pm.
01865 305305
Perform is a different type of drama school. We use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing – specially developed and written by us – to bring out every child’s true potential.
Drama, dance and singing for age 4-7s
Wednesdays: 4.00-5.00pm
Acting, singing and dance for age 7-12s
Wednesdays: 5.00-6.00pm.
West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, OX2 0BT
020 7255 9120
Rattle Box – Music and singing classes for 9 months to 4 years. Friday mornings at North Oxford Community Centre.
Tinder Box – Music classes for 3-8 year olds (can attend without carers). Saturday mornings at Cutteslowe Primary School.
Vox Box – Non-auditioned choir for girls and boys aged 6-12. Saturday mornings at Cutteslowe Primary School.
Beat Box – Drumming classes for the whole family. Saturday mornings at Cutteslowe Primary School.
Boom Box – Our orchestra for the whole family. Two concerts per year.
If you enjoy acting, dancing and singing, you’ve come to the right place! The emphasis is on fun – while still giving each and every child a grounding in singing, drama and dance! Classes held on Saturdays during term-time, for ages 7 to 18.
Drama Studio and Old House at Wheatley Park School, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1QH
07889 619468
We provide high quality part-time training in the performing arts for children aged 4 – 18 years. Our aim is to develop young potential through singing, acting and dance classes, boosting creativity and imagination, building confidence and life skills whilst also having fun.
Classes held on Saturdays at Headington Prep School, London Road, Oxford, OX3 7PB
01865 688809
PQA Oxford provide excellent Performing Arts training in a friendly, supportive environment suitable for 5 to 18 year olds. Each week we cover Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre and Film & Television. Poppets’ is our performing arts experience for 4 and 5-year-olds (Saturdays 10.00-11.30).
Saturdays: 9.45-1.00
Wheatley Park School, Holton, Oxfordshire, OX33 1QH
0800 5316282
WOAPA is an independent Theatre School for children aged 4-16 years, which operates in Witney, on Fridays and Saturdays during the standard academic term. Our classes are led by experienced and enthusiastic tutors in the three disciplines of Singing, Dance and Drama.
The Henry Box School, Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AX
01993 358161