Are you aged 14-21 yrs? Do you have a passion for the performing arts? Love writing and connecting to your network using social media? Love FREE tickets for shows and movies?

We are seeking Youth Ambassadors to help us promote our productions and performances to young audiences and communities.

For details contact mark.hooper@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk

Applications accepted all year round

LAMDA Grade 8 Acting (15-21yrs)

Join professional director and LAMDA tutor, Mark Hooper, to complete your LAMDA Grade 8 (Gold Award) in Acting. Mark is a first-class graduate from the University of Exeter (BA Drama) and has delivered LAMDA courses in acting and musical theatre for over four years with a 100% pass rate.

This nationally and internationally recognised qualification carries UCAS points which will aid you in university and drama school applications.

Working on monologues, you will learn the actors’ craft in the detail expected of university/drama school students. You will hone your performance technique, practical presentation skills and theoretical knowledge. Participants will also study a key theatre practitioner.

This course is suitable for those aged 15-21yrs. Consideration will be given to those aged 14yrs following a one-to-one audition. Examinations will be held at South Hill Park Arts Centre in early May 2020.

For more information please contact mark.hooper@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk

LAMDA Grade 8 will run over two terms on Mondays, 6.15pm – 9.15pm, from 23 September 2019 to 13 April 2020 at a cost of £550 (can be paid in two instalments).

Bilingua Sing – French 0-5 years

Kate Sleeman

Our multi award-winning music and language classes help develop your child’s early communication skills, build their confidence, and enhance their physical and emotional development. In the classes you’ll sing in English first, then the second language – meaning you don’t need to know any languages to join.

Accompanying adult free. 25% sibling discount

Bilingua Sing – Spanish 0–5yrs

Kate Sleeman

Our multi award-winning music and language classes help develop your child’s early communication skills, build their confidence, and enhance their physical and emotional development. In the classes you’ll sing in English first, then the second language – meaning you don’t need to know any languages to join.

Accompanying adult free. 25% sibling discount

Tutor: Russell Turner

Wilde About Arts explores various elements of the visual arts on a termly basis.

Each term, the class will work together on new projects. Team work, togetherness, creativity and expression will be at the heart of this class.

No previous art experience is required.

FREE for young people who need art as a creative outlet.

For registration contact mark.hooper@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk

A fortnightly course designed as a training programme for aspiring producers. The course covers events planning, marketing, budgeting and project management as the group takes on the running of South Hill Park’s established children’s arts festival, Wilde Week.

There will also be the opportunity to programme several films into South Hill Park’s cinema line-up, and promote them to teens and young adults, as part of the Young Programmers group.

The course is free and requires no prior experience – just a passion for the arts.

Please email fran.hems@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk to book your place.

Led by Fran Hems with various tutors

Alison Horriben

Sessions between 4 & 10pm

30-minute sessions, suitable for all.

A great class for beginners. Learn the fundamentals of singing and techniques to improve your voice. Grow in confidence and learn to sing your favourite songs.

All ages (11yrs+) welcome.

Street Dance Energy Juniors 8-16 years

Alan Cunningham

Locking, breaking, body popping and some smooth footwork will be covered in this high-energy course

The Wilde Theatre School

Wilde Wannabies 6-10yrs

Creative. Energetic. Fun.

South Hill Park’s Wilde Wannabies is an exciting and high-energy session for young people aged between 6 and 10. It doesn’t matter if your child is a seasoned performer or is trying drama for the very first time; this class is for everyone. Our friendly and experienced facilitators are there every step of the way to cultivate creative adventures for each individual. The Wilde Wannabies always work towards an end of term performance, during this time students will grow in confidence, learn key performative skills and work as a team to produce something special to show friends and family on the last day.

We normally split sessions into two parts. The first half we spend playing energetic and creative drama games and the second half of the session is spent rehearsing our end of term show and learning about basic theatrical techniques.

With schools cutting back on their drama offerings as part of the new curriculum, it has never been more important to ensure your child has the opportunity  to explore their imagination fully.

Get the most from your youth theatre booking. Did you know that as a member of youth theatre, students are entitled to £5 tickets to see many shows staged at South Hill Park? Students also entitled to one free one-to-one session per term to help them prepare for any upcoming auditions they may have at school or in the industry.

Parents of under 16s must complete a registration form on behalf of their child, and all under 12s on a course or workshop must be dropped off/picked up by a parent/ guardian. Please note, course tutors are subject to change. South Hill Park are approved and recommended by KalliKids.com – a sign of value and quality. 

Please note that once this course has begun bookings can only be taken at the box office or by calling 01344 484123.

The Wilde Theatre School

Wilde Ways 11-14yrs

Creative. Collaborative. Expressive.

South Hill Park’s Wilde Ways is a unique youth theatre experience, working with two experienced and knowledgeable theatre practitioners, the group choose at the start of the term to either make a piece from scratch (devised theatre) or work on a published play text. In this class, students will learn key industry skills and not just acting technique and terminology but how to work as a team to generate exciting and compelling theatre.

These sessions are fun and fast-paced and are perfect for students who are thinking of taking or currently studying a GCSE or B-TECH programme in a performing arts subject or for students with an interest in drama.

Sessions are often split into three parts, games to get us warmed up, drama exercises to explore new ways of working and rehearsal.

Get the most from your youth theatre booking. Did you know that as a member of youth theatre students are entitled to £5 tickets to see many shows staged at South Hill Park? Students also entitled to one free one-to-one session per term to help them prepare for any upcoming auditions they may have at school or in the industry.

Parents of under 16s must complete a registration form on behalf of their child, and all under 12s on a course or workshop must be dropped off/picked up by a parent/ guardian. Please note, course tutors are subject to change. South Hill Park are approved and recommended by KalliKids.com – a sign of value and quality. 

Please note that once this course has begun bookings can only be taken at the box office or by calling 01344 484123.

Wilde Ballet 4-5 years

Alex Stocker 

The perfect class for budding ballet dancers. Our friendly and warm tutor Alex will gently guide students through the IDTA syllabus.

No experience necessary.

Wilde Ballet 6-7 years

Alex Stocker

The perfect class for budding ballet dancers. Our friendly and warm tutor Alex will gently guide students through the IDTA syllabus.

No experience necessary.

Eleven Seventeen

A weekly youth club for creative young people (aged between 11 and 17 yrs) interested in art, music, dance, drama, film, theatre and more.

Enjoy a two-hour workshop with a different facilitator every week, from sword-fighting to spray painting and cake decoration. Learn a new skill, meet friends, have fun and don’t be afraid to give it a go.

Pay just £1 for the opportunity to experience these different genres.

No need to book in advance.

Junior Piano 6-16 years

Fun and friendly one-to-one classes, individually tailored to each students abilities. Exam work can be covered if required.

15 minute sessions from 9am – 12.30pm

Make Your Mark (7-14yrs)

Tutor: Antoinette Brown

Are you an aspiring young artist? Using a range of artist and designers as our inspiration we will explore a variety of artistic styles. Each session will focus on different media, from 3D clay work, acrylic painting, to pencil illustrations.

Term dates on the following Saturdays: 25 Jan, 8 & 22 Feb, 7 & 21 Mar

Please note that once this course has begun bookings can only be taken at the box office or by calling 01344 484123.

Build Your Portfolio 14-18yrs

Tutor: Antoinette Brown and Caroline Crawford

Broaden your thinking, build creative confidence and develop your artistic talent as you explore a variety of creative processes and techniques to create a body of artwork that can be used in your portfolio for college applications.

Course runs on the following Saturdays: 25 Jan, 8 & 22 Feb, 7 & 21 Mar

Ceramics 11 – 14 yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

Perfect for teens who want to learn more about pottery. Discover hand building techniques to create 1 or 2 individual pieces over the 4 week course. All materials included.

Easter School 2020 – Alice in Wonderland (7-17yrs)

South Hill Park’s hugely popular Easter School is back, and falling down the rabbit hole, with a colourful and hilarious musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic children’s tale – Alice in Wonderland.

It doesn’t matter if you’re taking to the stage for the first time or if you’re a seasoned performer, Easter School is a fantastic holiday experience for any young person with a passion for drama.

In just five days, the Easter School performers will learn all of the ensemble numbers from the show. They will then join up with the adult cast to create one seamless production which is presented in the Wilde Theatre.

A crew of professional artists and technicians will work with a community cast, and the Easter School performers, to create a professional-quality production and bring Alice in Wonderland to life. This is truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Excellent course and highly recommended. My daughter built her confidence immensely and the staff and other actors were amazing! PARENT, 2018

Rehearsal dates: Mon 6 – Fri 10 April 9am–5pm (drop-off opens at 8.40am)

Technical rehearsal: Sat 11 & Sun 12 April 10am–6pm (drop-off opens at 9.40am)

Dress rehearsals: Mon 13 or Tue 14 April (according to group allocation)

We are always on the lookout for parent chaperones for rehearsals and performances, so if you have a child involved in the show, hold a chaperone licence and would be willing to help out on the performance days, we would love to hear from you.

Auditions and Casting
The Easter School Performers do not need to audition for this fantastic experience. Once you have booked your space, you have a guaranteed role in the ensemble. The team will work with the entire company to get the up to speed in their ensemble roles whatever their age or experience. No auditions. No worries. No pressure.

To keep up-to-date with information about Easter School, visit our closed Easter School Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shpeasterschool/

For full details of the Easter School please download this PDF Welcome Pack: EASTER School 2020 – ALICE IN WONDERLAND – Welcome Pack

Bursary places – TBC
A very limited number of bursary and scholarship places are available for Easter School 2020. To apply you will need to complete an application form found at the link below. The deadline for applications is 28 Feb 2020. Places will be awarded by the Senior Leadership team and you will be notified by 15 Mar 2020 if you have been awarded a place. https://goo.gl/forms/94kWshIlJHV8et1G2

Sibling discounts
Bookings for the sibling discount rate can only be made on the telephone (01344 484123) or in person at our Box Office.

Parent and Child Play with Clay 5-8 yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop gives both children and their parents the opportunity to be creative and explore the possibilities of working with clay together. Use simple hand building techniques to make and decorate your own ceramic work. Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approximately three weeks after the workshop. Price inclusive of basic materials.

Art Factory 4-11yrs

Victoria Spearing

Spend the morning being creative. Themes and activities will vary but will include a selection of the following; air dry clay, printing, badge making, colouring and collage – cutting and sticking for little fingers. Dress for mess!

Play with Clay 8-12yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop gives children the opportunity to explore the possibilities of working with clay, using simple hand building techniques, to make and decorate their own ceramic work.

Price inclusive of materials. Work will be glazed and fired ready for collection approximately three weeks after the workshop.

Parent and Child Play with Clay 5-8 yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop gives both children and their parents the opportunity to be creative and explore the possibilities of working with clay together. Use simple hand building techniques to make and decorate your own ceramic work. Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approximately three weeks after the workshop. Price inclusive of basic materials.

Sculpture in Clay and Plaster 7-14 yrs

Antoinette Brown

Learn to sculpt and model in clay and plaster. Create your own clay design, then plaster cast over it to make permanent. Also experiment with modelling and sculpting in plaster.

Play with Clay 8-12yrs

Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop gives children the opportunity to explore the possibilities of working with clay, using simple hand building techniques, to make and decorate their own ceramic work.

Price inclusive of materials. Work will be glazed and fired ready for collection approximately three weeks after the workshop.

Art Factory 4-11yrs

Tutor: Victoria Spearing

Spend the morning being creative. Themes and activities will vary but will include a selection of the following; air dry clay, printing, badge making, colouring and collage – cutting and sticking for little fingers. Dress for mess!