Acting
From drama club to BAFTA — discover acting classes and youth theatre for children across the UK.
Your Acting Journey
Youth theatre companies, drama schools, and LAMDA examinations provide clear pathways from first performance to professional screen and stage work.
Drama Play
Ages 4-7
Imaginative play, storytelling, improvisation, and basic character work in a fun setting.
MTCA – Inter Acting
ClubHub UK
actingBOSS Acting Classes – Wimbledon! Free Trial today
ClubHub UK
actingBOSS Acting Classes – Wimbledon Park! Free Trial today
ClubHub UK
actingJunior Drama
Ages 7-11
LAMDA examinations, devised and scripted work, and community productions.
MTCA – Inter Acting
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA Acting Entry Level & Level 1 (8 – 12yrs) High Barnet
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA Acting Entry Level & Level 1 (8 – 12yrs) East Finchley
ClubHub UK
actingYouth Theatre
Ages 11-14
Youth theatre companies, National Theatre Connections, and public performances.
MTCA – Inter Acting
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA Acting Entry Level & Level 1 (8 – 12yrs) High Barnet
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA Acting Entry Level & Level 1 (8 – 12yrs) East Finchley
ClubHub UK
actingIntermediate
Ages 14-16
Screen acting workshops, Shakespeare training, and drama competition festivals.
BOSS Acting Classes – Wimbledon! Free Trial today
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA Acting Programme (Ages 6-18)
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA – Acting and Public Speaking
ClubHub UK
actingPre-Conservatoire
Ages 16-18
Drama school audition preparation, agent showcase events, and professional experience.
BOSS Acting Classes – Wimbledon! Free Trial today
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA Acting Programme (Ages 6-18)
ClubHub UK
actingLAMDA – Acting and Public Speaking
ClubHub UK
actingWhere Acting Can Take You
The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.
Screen Actor
Acting for film, TV, and streaming
Key Skills
Typical Route
Training → Short films/student films → Guest roles → Series regular/lead
Theatre Actor
Performing on stage in all types of theatre
Key Skills
Typical Route
Drama school → Fringe → Regional → National Theatre/West End
Voice Actor
Voice work for animation, games, audiobooks, and advertising
Key Skills
Typical Route
Acting training → Demo reel → Agent → Bookings
Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024
Acting Heroes
These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.
Olivia Colman
Acting
Oscar winner, The Crown, Fleabag, Broadchurch
“I was terrible at school but loved drama. My teacher encouraged me and it changed everything.”
Daniel Kaluuya
Acting
Oscar winner for Judas and the Black Messiah, Get Out
“I started at Anna Scher Theatre in Islington aged 9. Community theatre transformed my life.”
Cate Blanchett
Acting
Two-time Oscar winner, NT Sydney director
“I started late. Drama school at Melbourne University gave me everything.”
Ncuti Gatwa
Acting
Doctor Who, Sex Education — BAFTA winner
“Edinburgh gave me my voice and my confidence. Scottish youth theatre is extraordinary.”
Featured Acting Providers
These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.
ClubHub UK
2625 programmes
ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.
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BRIT Kids – Screen Acting (King’s Cross)
📍 WC1X 8RA
Ages 7–18
BOSS Acting Classes – Battersea! Free Trial today
📍 SW8 4BH
Ages 4–11
Perform LAMDA Online: Acting & Public Speaking Classes for 7-12s
📍 N7 9NY
Ages 7–12
Pauline Quirke Academy
147 programmes
The Pauline Quirke Academy — founded by the Birds of a Feather actress — operates performing arts academies across 147 UK locations for children aged 4-18. Each Saturday academy offers structured training in acting, dance, and singing with progression through age groups. The franchise model means local principals run academies with consistent curriculum and standards. Students perform in regular showcases and can work towards LAMDA qualifications. The focus is on building confidence and performance skills rather than purely creating professional performers. For children passionate about performing arts, PQA provides regular, structured training that goes beyond what school drama can offer. Many students discover lifelong confidence and communication skills alongside performance abilities.
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Stagecoach Battersea and Balham
13 programmes
Stagecoach Battersea and Balham is a thriving performing arts school in South London where children enjoy singing, dancing, and acting classes every Saturday at Broomwood Boys' Prep (formerly Northcote Lodge) in Battersea. The school offers classes for children aged 4–18, with multiple time slots throughout the day. Run by a passionate team of professional performers and teachers, the school has a strong track record of students progressing to drama school, West End productions, and TV work. Early Stages (ages 4–6): 90-minute classes on Saturdays, introducing children to the three performing arts disciplines through fun and creativity. Main Stages (ages 6–18): 3-hour Saturday sessions split into singing, dancing, and acting with age-appropriate groups. Further Stages (ages 15+): Advanced training for older students with audition preparation and industry connections. Holiday Workshops: Intensive week-long courses during school holidays. Students benefit from LAMDA acting examinations, Royal Opera House audition opportunities, BBC Children In Need performances, and agency introductions. Two-week trials available at £25. Tax-free childcare and childcare vouchers accepted.
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