Children & Young People’s Courses and Workshops

Intermediate Show Tap (West-End/Broadway)

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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

Showcase performance in the Wilde Theatre on Wednesday 4 July.

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 program 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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

Showcase performance in the Wilde Theatre on Wednesday 4 July

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 15yrs

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.

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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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.

Traditional Kung-Fu 13-17yrs

Sifu James Wilsdon

Shaolin Eagle Claw Tumbling is a traditional martial arts system from Hopbei Province in Northern China. The style encompasses kicking, striking, joint locking and throwing.

The style came south through China to Hong Kong with the spread of the Jing Wu Association. Many famous Eagle Claw teachers taught at the Jing Wu Association, one of these was Grand Master Lau Fat Mang a gifted martial artist and war hero who fought the Japanese in WWII. His daughter Master Gini Lau learnt the Eagle Claw system from him and studied Peking opera with Samo Hung and Jackie Chan.

James Wilsdon has been studying Kung Fu for over 20 years and qualified as a teacher within the World Eagle Claw Kung Fu Institute in 2014. He has trained in Shaolin Kung Fu as well as the Eagle Claw system.  He has also studied Yi Ging (Tendon Change), Ba Daun Gum (8 Strings of the Brocade) and Pa Da (Meridian Striking). He currently teaches Kung Fu in Twyford in the UK and in 2017 had the honour of being made the disciple of his teacher Master Gini Lau.

Half term runs from Monday 28 May to Sunday 3 June

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

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: Sat 28 April, 12, 26 May, 9, 23 June

Half term Monday 28 May – Sunday 3 June

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

Digital Photography Portraiture

Tutor: Alex Harvey-Brown

Join us on one of very popular portraiture days. Work with models and gain hands-on tuition whilst shooting in the house and grounds of South Hill Park. This is a great chance to work with several models in indoor and outdoor environments.

Summer School 2018 – The Jungle Book

Directed/Written By Mark Hooper
With original Music By Tim Cumper and a set by Victoria Spearing

South Hill Park’s popular Summer School is back with the most exciting title to date ‘The Jungle Book’. If you love to act, sing or dance, we need you to star in our original musical.

Join us this summer as we bring the the story of ‘Mowgli the Man-Cub’ to life in this unique and modern musical adaptation. Together, we will venture deep into the heart of the Indian Jungle and unleash fun and adventure on The Wilde Theatre Stage.

Grab your chance to star in ‘The Jungle Book’ soon as places are now limited.

SUMMER SCHOOL is legendary
Each summer school is written from scratch and rehearsed in just 9 days. This makes Summer School a musical-theatre course unlike any other.

SUMMER SCHOOL knows no equal
Participants are put through their paces in singing, dance and drama with expert guidance from a professional creative team.

SUMMER SCHOOL is not just about performing
In just two weeks, participants learn to work together as a team, quickly and effectively while having a huge amount of fun and forging life-long friendships. This is the reason why SUMMER SCHOOL is a sell-out course year after year.

BOOKINGS FOR PERFORMERS AND MUSICIANS COURSES CANNOT BE TAKEN AFTER 30 JUNE 2018.

Performers Course 6-17yrs
Wed 25 July – Fri 3 Aug 9am to 5pm (excluding Sun 29 July)
£270, Siblings £230

Technicians Course 11-17yrs 
(Sound, Lighting Film and Stage-Management)
Wed 25 July – Fri 3 Aug 9am to 5pm (excluding Sun 29 July)
 £270, Siblings £230

Musicians Course grade 3+ or equivalent ability
Mon 30 July – Fri 3 Aug 9am to 5pm
£170, Siblings £130

Performance dates for all courses
Sat 4 Aug 2 & 7pm, Sun 5 Aug 12 noon and 5pm
Wilde Theatre, £6

SHP Actors Lab

Tutors: Joe Malyan and Max Puplett

Actors Lab is a class designed to give actors the tools that are essential for the modern world of acting. With more and more castings looking for the ultra realistic acting that the great modern actors of our time give, the class builds a wealth of knowledge for the actor to pull from and use in any scene, audition or performance they find themselves in.

The tutors Max Puplett, an alumni of the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, and Joe Malyan, an Alumni of The University of Reading (BA Hons Film and Theatre), use their combined knowledge of the American and English acting, film and theatre styles in class to provide students with a comprehensive set of performance skills and techniques.

Term One – Acting Techniques culminating in a showcase of short scenes and duologue work.

Term Two – Audition Technique, Film Acting, Monologues and Character Development.

Term Three – Performance-based term, working as a company to create a professional level production performed in The Wilde Theatre.

For more information about the class, please contact Joe Malyan joe.malyan@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk or Max Puplett max.puplett@nullsouthhillpark.org.uk.

N.B. No audition necessary.

Suitable for 18yrs+

There will be no half term.

Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop

Suitable for 5-8 yrs
Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop give children and their carers the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery together. Use simple hand-building techniques to make and decorate your own ceramics work.

Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approx 3 weeks after the workshop.

Art Factory 4-11yrs

Tutor: Victoria Spearing

Spend your morning using clay, collage, drawing and sculpture with lots to take home at the end of the session. Expert advice and guidance given. Dress for mess! Price inclusive of materials.

Little Buds 7-12yrs

The Petal Foundry

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.

Arts, Crafts and Alice in Wonderland 6-11yrs

Have a day off and let your kids get creative at SHP. Starting with a workshop in our specialist pottery studio, followed by a themed arts & crafts workshop after lunch, and finishing with a live theatre production in South Hill Park’s Wilde Theatre.

Price includes a ticket to Alice in Wonderland. Pottery will be glazed and fired, ready for collection 3 weeks later. Please provide your child with a packed lunch.

Art Factory 4-11yrs

Tutor: Victoria Spearing

Spend your morning using clay, collage, drawing and sculpture with lots to take home at the end of the session. Expert advice and guidance given. Dress for mess! Price inclusive of materials.

Parent and Child Play with Clay Workshop

Suitable for 5-8 yrs
Artist in Residence Karen Marks

This workshop give children and their carers the opportunity to explore and learn about the possibilities of pottery together. Use simple hand-building techniques to make and decorate your own ceramics work.

Work will then be glazed and fired ready for collection approx 3 weeks after the workshop.

Little Buds 7-12yrs

The Petal Foundry

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.

Arts, Crafts and Jungle Book 6-11yrs

Have a day off and let your kids get creative at SHP. Starting with a workshop in our specialist pottery studio, followed by a themed arts & crafts workshop after lunch, and finishing with a live theatre production in South Hill Park’s Wilde Theatre.

Price includes a ticket to Jungle Book. Pottery will be glazed and fired, ready for collection 3 weeks later. Please provide your child with a packed lunch.

Arts, Crafts and Robin Hood 6-11yrs

Have a day off and let your kids get creative at SHP. Starting with a workshop in our specialist pottery studio, followed by a themed arts & crafts workshop after lunch, and finishing with a live theatre production in South Hill Park’s Wilde Theatre.

Price includes a ticket to Robin Hood. Pottery will be glazed and fired, ready for collection 3 weeks later. Please provide your child with a packed lunch.