Participating children enjoy a 90 minute after-school performing arts masterclass each week in their school hall. Sessions are a tried and tested blend of exciting games and engaging performing arts activities designed to support pupils' personal, social, and academic development. Our focus is placed on exploring personal growth through drama to develop a child's critical understanding of the world around them. For each project, we tackle PSHE issues in line with the themes of the chosen performance. The performances at the end of each project are showcases of this learning. You can expect your child to learn around topics of: - Identity - Diversity and Equality - Identifying Bullying and Risks - Safety Strategies - Rights, Responsibilities and Consent - Mental Health - Healthy Friendships - Positive Self Talk - Change and Resilience The topic for each project is decided by the themes of the chosen play.

The Youth Theatre Academy is an exclusive programme for Years 7 – 13 that expertly integrates GCSE Drama skills with GCSE English content in order to give members an exceptional advantage in their school work. The vision for the Youth Theatre Academy is simple: teach members the skills that will put them ahead in GCSE Drama, while studying and performing texts and plays directly sourced from the GCSE English curriculum. This means that, by the time students come to analyse a play or text for their GCSE English exams, they have already embodied the characters and told the story themselves – thereby having a rich depth of understanding of the material before the majority of their peers are even introduced to the content. Meanwhile, the practical elements of the projects focus on the Assessment Objectives (AOs) of GCSE Drama, so that members’ skills are razor sharp when it comes to their Drama lessons at school, and they are the stand-out performers in their practical GCSE Drama exams. See the table at the bottom of this page to see how the YTA brings together the different AOs from GCSE Drama, English Language, and English Literature. The YTA produces two projects per year – the first is the exam, and takes place at the end of the winter term, and the second is the company’s main production which takes place at the end of the summer term. During the second project, the Youth Theatre Academy students are given the opportunity to train in the production side of theatre, including: Sound Design Sound Operation using QLab Lighting Design Lighting Operation Stage Management Costume Design Set Design Set Management Stage Hands The students train in and create their production area from the very beginning of the process. This is an opportunity to gain experience with professional equipment and training from accomplished theatrical producers. We even give them a budget to work with! By the end of the process they will be confident in designing, creating and operating their production area. Our aim is to equip the next generation of theatre makers with an understanding across all areas of performance including technical.

Children work towards two performances per year: February - Exam performances July - Summer Spectacular February's performances are short extracts from a given play showcased together for an examiner from Victoria College Exams, while July's performances are musical theatre productions including acting, singing and dancing!

February's performances are exam performances. Our friends at the Victoria College of Music and Drama, London, send an examiner to watch the children's performance and award them a grade (1-8 as with a musical instrument) in Group Acting. Children prepare a short performance that meets the requirements of the exam syllabus and present it for an audience of family and friends one week before the February half term break. Students will be presented with their awards on stage after their participation in July's Summer Spectacular.

At just £46.66 per half term, Bloom's after school classes are unbeatable value and cost less than a third of the price of local alternatives which range between £132 - £150+ per half term. This is because we believe in premium quality performing arts tuition that is accessible to all. Additionally, siblings receive a 10% discount!

Children are required to wear their school PE shorts and official Bloom Tuition and Education t-shirt for sessions. This is essential in protecting our children's dignity as it allows all members to participate in physical activities without fear of damaging clothing or having any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions due to wearing skirts etc. Equally, wearing Bloom t-shirts protects our children's privacy as they ensure no school crests are visible in official photography. Bloom t-shirts are made to order and a separate charge that will be added to your first bill.

Registration is completely paperless. Bloom's Performing Arts Masterclass has a maximum intake of 30 children per class. To enter your child, or to be added to the waiting list if your school's class is currently full, scroll to the bottom of this page to complete the quick and easy form.

Here are our upcoming term dates. We have multiple sessions on the same day so please make sure to look at the correct day with your child's school's initials.

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