Acting Up! Drama Sessions for Children and Young People

Join us at CCA for a creatively stimulating programme of theatrical fun and frolics inspired by the themes explored in our ever-changing visual art exhibitions.

Actor and writer Clare Hemphill offers three innovative sessions every Saturday: at 2.30pm the focus is on young people aged between 12-18 years, with 11am - 2.30pm devoted to children aged between 5 - 11 years.

Clare’s workshops are a place for creativity, building self-esteem and having fun! It is our hope that with the facilities at the CCA we can develop young people’s work not only in theatre but also TV and film.

A warm welcome also to any children with special needs – so give it a shot – we dare you!

Drop- in Drama for Young People (Age 12+)
Date: Saturdays
Time: 2.30pm - 4pm
Space: Clubroom
Cost: £52 for 8 week block
Lots of new fun improvisation games like 'Who's Line is it Anyway'. A good way to make friends with other young people who like acting! This is an 8 week block class, but with a special 'pay as you go' facility for families who require it. Please enquire at CCA box office or direct to clare.hemphill@talktalk.net
* FEW PLACES AVAILABLE FOR 2008*

'Pay As You Go' Drama for Kids (5 – 11 years)
Date: Saturdays
Time: 11am – 12 noon
Space: Clubroom
Cost: £6 per class
As well as being great fun on its own, this class is also a feeder to the extremely popular 1pm class, so, if you're stuck on the waiting list for the 1pm class, feel free to pop along to this one - it's pay as you go, so you're not committed for a whole block. In addition to all the fun stuff we do in this class, due to public demand we are now also incorperating a small annual show for parents to attend.
* FEW PLACES AVAILABLE FOR 2008*

Drama for Kids: 8 week Session (6 - 11 years)
Date: Every Saturday for 8 weeks
Space: Clubroom
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Cost: £40 payable in advance
The ever popular 8 week drama blocks will continue into 2008 - be sure to get your name on the waiting list to avoid disappointment for the next available round...
* THIS CLASS CURRENTLY HAS A WAITING LIST. THE BEST WAY TO GET INTO IT, IS TO JOIN THE FEEDER CLASS AT 11AM... FEW PLACES REMAINING...*

The kids plays, written by Clare at the CCA, for up to 25 children of mixed ability and with a big emphasis on comedy, are for the first time now available to buy for use by other groups and schools. In the first instance contact her on clare.hemphill@talktalk.net

Look out for Clare's own co-written six part drama series on STV this autumn (2008) called 'CRACKED'.

Holidays: last class 21st of June 08. - All classes resume 2nd August June 08.

If you wish to be informed on future Acting Up! drama sessions at CCA or wish to add your name to our waiting list for the next 8 week sessions please contact Clare on clare.hemphill@talktalk.net Mobile: 07974 270 053