Children & Young People’s Courses and Workshops

Street Dance Energy Juniors 8-16 yrs

Tutor: Alan Cunningham

Locking, breaking, body popping and some smooth footwork will be covered in this course.

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October.

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 Wannabies 6-10 yrs

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 most 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.

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October

Showcase performance in the Wilde Theatre tbc.

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 – Just Drama 11-14 yrs

Creative. Social. Experience.

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 most 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.

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October

Showcase performance in the Wilde Theatre tbc.

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 Dance Club – 11 to 16yrs

Guest tutors

A fun and energetic dance club led by a host of professional, guest tutors. Discover your potential and a love of dance in this unique mixed-ability class which will cover a range of forms including: street dance, contemporary, modern hip-hop and musical-theatre.

Half term: Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October.

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

Mini Professors – 2-3½ yrs

Tutor: Victoria Burrows

This fantastic class will introduce your child to the exciting world of science. Taught through hands-on experiments bespoke video and story-telling we discover a new topic each week. Imagine making your own erupting volcano, digging for fossils and even making a pool. These innovative classes will help prepare your child for a school environment, as well as inspiring the next Albert Einstein!

Places are extremely limited, so don’t miss out on this AMAZING class – book now!

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 26 October

Please note you must follow the link below to complete a sign-up document prior to attending the course.

Mini Professors Sign-Up Form

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

Mini Professors – 2½-4 years

Tutor: Victoria Burrows

This fantastic class will introduce your child to the exciting world of science. Taught through hands-on experiments bespoke video and story-telling we discover a new topic each week. Imagine making your own erupting volcano, digging for fossils and even making a pool. These innovative classes will help prepare your child for a school environment, as well as inspiring the next Albert Einstein!

Places are extremely limited, so don’t miss out on this AMAZING class – book now!

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October

Please note you must follow the link below to complete a sign-up document prior to attending the course.

Mini Professors Sign-Up Form

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

Mini Professors – 3-5 yrs

Tutor: Victoria Burrows

This fantastic class will introduce your child to the exciting world of science. Taught through hands-on experiments bespoke video and story-telling we discover a new topic each week. Imagine making your own erupting volcano, digging for fossils and even making a pool. These innovative classes will help prepare your child for a school environment, as well as inspiring the next Albert Einstein!

Places are extremely limited, so don’t miss out on this AMAZING class – book now!

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October

Please note you must follow the link below to complete a sign-up document prior to attending the course.

Mini Professors Sign-Up Form

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

Intermediate Show Tap (West-End/Broadway)

Tutor: Amanda Bishop

In this class you will take your tap standard to another level. Suitable for tappers of Intermediate (general, not exam) standard upwards, aged 14 to adult, you will be encouraged to master new advanced steps that you’ve previously thought impossible, whilst having fun.

Amanda Bishop has been teaching tap for over 30 years.  Former pupils of Amanda’s have gone on to dance in the West End and on Broadway, as dancers and choreographers.

Amanda has most recently been employed by the West End’s Billy Elliot as Tap Mistress on their Billy Elliot Summer School, working with the final selection of boys to teach them advanced tap (many with no previous tap experience) in record time!

Amanda’s approach is encouraging and friendly.

Half term is Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October

Make Your Mark (7-16yrs)

Tutor: Antoinette Brown

Are you an aspiring young artist? Using a range of artiest 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: 29 Sept, 13 Oct, 3 & 17 Nov, 1 Dec

11.30am – 2.30pm

Half term Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October

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

Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop

Suitable for 5-8yrs
Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop gives children and their parents the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery 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.

Little Buds 7-12yrs

Jane Forsdick – The Petal Foundry

Suitable for all

Little Buds are fun floral workshops. Children will create their own beautiful floral arrangement to take home and enjoy. Lots of beautiful blooms for them to enjoy learning about.

Halloween Play with Clay 8-12yrs

Artist in Residence Karen ‘Macabre’ Marks

Suitable for all

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

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

Nick Sharratt’s Big Draw-Along

Join writer and illustrator, Nick, in a family-friendly, fun filled draw-along for all ages. He’ll be showing you how he creates characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways to invent your own crazy creatures and giving loads of top tips as you draw along with him. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on. Suitable for 4yrs+. Running time 75 minutes, no interval. The perfect half-term treat for your kids.

Halloween Art Factory 4-11yrs

Tutor: Victoria ‘Spooky’ Spearing

Suitable for all

Spend your morning discovering putrid printing and bone-chilling badge making. They’ll be lots to take home at the end of this supernatural session with expert advice and guidance given from our terrifying tutor. Dress for mess!

Price inclusive of materials.

Arts, Crafts and Incredibles 2 (6-11yrs)

Suitable for all

Have a day off and let your kids get creative at South Hill Park. Starting with a workshop in our specialist pottery studio, followed by a themed arts & crafts workshop after lunch, and finishing with a screening of Incredibles 2 in the cinema.

Price of workshop includes a ticket to see the film Incredibles 2. Pottery will be glazed and fired, ready for collection 3 weeks later. Please provide your child with a packed lunch.