The Stage Centre
Triple threat training in Acting, Singing and Dance - student led with limited student intake to ensure focused development
We believe that theatre training is about more than just performance – it’s about building confidence, resilience, communication, and teamwork, the life skills that will be used forever.
Students are taught and mentored by our exceptional, professional team – all committed to nurturing young talent. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, student-led environment, where every child feels a sense of belonging, is encouraged to be brave, and is empowered to grow both as a performer and as an individual.
Our weekly term time classes are split down in to age specific groups to ensure age appropriate learning, development and progress. Please scroll down for more information on our age groups and class content.
Our students get lots of performance opportunities as part of their training:
In-house examination performances
External concerts and performances
Annual large-scale productions alongside the entire school
Professional opportunities through our Associate Agency, Casting Cymru, for those suited to industry work.
Our productions are far beyond the typical stage school show. Held in professional venues, with full production and creative teams, our students experience the demands and joys of live theatre at a professional standard. They also participate in the audition process, learning how roles are cast, how to manage expectations, and how to grow self-belief and resilience – vital skills for both stage and life. Whilst skills development is our main focus, we see performance as an important extension of their weekly classes.
We also offer additional training & exams:
1-to-1 Voice and Acting coaching for students wanting focused development
Audition preparation courses and 1:1 sessions
LAMDA Acting Examinations
Musical Theatre Class Exams
For full details of exams, please visit our Examination Hub page.
Read all about our different classes below
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JUNIOR STAGE
Junior Class
Ages 4–6
Our Junior Class is a lively, structured 90-minute weekly term time session designed especially for our youngest performers. Through a fun and engaging curriculum, children are introduced to the magical world of theatre and performance.Led by our team of early years performance specialists, Juniors are gently guided in building essential skills such as confidence, communication, speech, creativity, social interaction, and self-awareness – all within a nurturing and inspiring environment which is so important at this stage. We encourage our Juniors to be curious, imaginative, and brave, helping them grow through play, performance, and positive challenge.
Our experienced, passionate team is dedicated to making your child’s first steps into the world of theatre and their early development, both joyful and memorable.
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INTERMEDIATE STAGE
Intermediates
Ages 7–10yrs. Our Intermediate Stage is part of our Main School and runs term time for three hours a week. The focus at this stage is on developing these skills individually and learning how to integrate them seamlessly for dynamic performance.
All content is delivered in an age-appropriate and engaging format, designed to challenge and inspire with lots of opportunities to perform and access to our associate agency - Casting Cymru.
Students also have the opportunity at this age to take their first LAMDA acting exams and class Musical Theatre exams. Parents are invited to a mixture of in house progress performances and to our large main school theatre production each year.
Not every child dreams of the spotlight, but every child deserves the chance to discover the best version of themselves.
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PRE-SENIOR STAGE
Pre-Seniors
Ages 10-13yrs. Our Pre-Senior Stage is part of our Main School and runs term time for three hours each week. The focus at this stage is on in-depth development of skills and learning how to integrate them seamlessly for dynamic performance whilst becoming more self aware of individual strengths and areas for growth.
All content is delivered in a supportive age-appropriate and engaging format, designed to challenge and inspire.
Students have the opportunity to take LAMDA acting exams and class Musical Theatre exams. Parents are invited to a mixture of in house progress performances and to our large main school theatre production each year.
Every child deserves the chance to discover the best version of themselves with support and guidance that they can rely on.
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SENIOR STAGE
Seniors
Ages 14-19yrs
Our Senior Stage offers weekly, term-time classes with advanced training in Singing, Acting, and Dance. Designed to prepare students for further education and careers in the performing arts, the intensive syllabus includes plenty of performance opportunities and close collaboration with our expert team and increased access to our Artistic Director.All exams are available with UCAS points awarded at this level. We additionally provide tailored 1-to-1 audition coaching for conservatoire entry, covering monologues, song work, and audition technique. At this stage, the science advocates for performing arts supporting academic success—boosting memory, focus, and cognitive skills during exam years.
We foster a supportive, student-led environment where young performers are encouraged to take creative risks, ask questions, and grow in self awareness and self belief.