Where creativity takes centre stage.
Empowering young people to discover their confidence and express their unique voice through the magic of theatre.
Nurturing Self Belief
Even for the most confident kids, growing up with a solid sense of self-belief is becoming ever more challenging. While school budget cuts can mean children with creative strengths have fewer outlets to discover their talents.
Many children resort to screens for comfort in social situations and our lockdown kids are also experiencing social delays. Soft skills like communication and collaboration are in high demand and theatre is a fun and exciting way to find your voice within a team.
Our diverse programme offers children of all confidence levels the choice to pursue acting, improvisation, voice training, or stagecraft. Choose a path that resonates with your child, and see their confidence grow as they develop their talents under our expert guidance.
Why Choose Pollyanna Training Theatre?
A Place to Belong
Join a vibrant and inclusive community in Wapping helping young people to flourish through performing arts. Pollyanna Training Theatre is a place where everyone is welcome, and diversity is celebrated
Nurturing Tutors
Our dedicated team of seasoned instructors at Pollyanna Training Theatre believe in putting children first, ensuring a positive experience in the world of theatre.
See Them Shine
Pollyanna Training Theatre offers regular performance opportunities, allowing young talent to shine in front of a live audience and apply their newfound skills.
Expert Instruction
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Inclusive Community
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Fun Filled Holiday Camps
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Confidence Boosting
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Public Speaking
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Life Skills
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Expert Instruction • Inclusive Community • Fun Filled Holiday Camps • Confidence Boosting • Public Speaking • Life Skills •
FAQ
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Yes, we offer all children two free trial sessions to make sure they like the classes before signing up for a term.
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Fees are payable in full at the start of each term and can be paid via transfer, paypal, pay online on our website or by card in person.
Please note - we have a limited amount of assisted or free places available for children with families in receipt of Universal Credit. Please contact us directly to apply.
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No, we will charge pro rata for the sessions left in the term of joining.
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Terms last eleven weeks except for any early/late national holidays and generally follow the school year
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With children aged 5 yrs and upwards we recommend that once they are settled you drop off and collect, however if this is not logistically practical then we have a waiting area.
For children in the Mini Musical Theatre classes, one parent is welcome to stay if the child needs them to. As long as we have contact details and a registration form, you can leave them in our care. Once they are settled you are very welcome to enjoy 1hr and 15 mins of free time! -
Once you know they are happy and settled in a class, we recommend children purchase a Pollyanna T - Shirt and or a Hoodie. It is advisable to wear Jazz shoes or PE pumps for dance.
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Yes! When we are working towards a performance each child is given a script and one replacement copy will be provided should the original be lost/damaged.
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Yes, in 2 hour classes we have a 10 minute break and in three hour classes we have 20 minutes for lunch. Children are required to bring a snack or packed lunch. We have a water machine.
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If we feel a child isn’t quite ready to part of larger performance we will contact parents directly to explain why….this could quite simply be that they need to gain a little more confidence before facing an audience or that the focus required backstage during a show hasn’t quite yet been achieved, but it is always a process that we are happy to work through with your child.
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Students are allowed to bring mobile phones to the studios, but these are at owners risk and must not be used in classes.
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We do not have a centre car park, however parking is available in the Pay and Display bays located in local streets.
