Kids' Drama Classes & Theatre Groups in Manchester

75 drama classes and theatre groups from 25 local providers, for ages 2–19

Saturday and Sunday are the busiest days for drama classes and theatre groups in Manchester. Of the listings, 12 start after school and 40 run at weekends.

Drama near you in Manchester

TV Talent Academy – TV Tinies Musical Theatre (Act, Dance, Sing, Middleton Manchester)

TV Talent Academy

Performing Arts

PQA Salford – Performing Arts (Comedy & Drama, Musical Theatre, Film & TV)

Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA)

Performing Arts

PQA Salford – Poppets (ages 4-6)

Pauline Quirke Academy (PQA)

Performing Arts

Razzamataz Theatre Schools (Manchester South)

Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Performing Arts

National Theatre Connections Festival 2026

National Theatre Connections

Performing Arts

Pauline Quirke Academy (Salford)

Pauline Quirke Academy

Performing Arts

TV Talent Academy – TV Teens Drama, Dance & Singing (Middleton, Manchester)

TV Talent Academy

Performing Arts

Stagecoach Toronto East - Early Stages - Saturday 14:00

Stagecoach

Performing Arts

Stagecoach Central & East Manchester - Early Stages - Saturday 14:15

Stagecoach

Performing Arts

Urban Stage School of Performing Arts – Sale Branch

Urban Stage School of Performing Arts

Performing Arts

Footlights Dance School – Old Trafford

Footlights Dance School

Performing Arts

Artful Playground Musical Theatre

Performing Arts

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Drama by age in Manchester

Juniors (Ages 5-11)

Salford Arts Theatre Young Actors Company

Performing Arts

Teenagers (Ages 12-16)

Spotlight Drama Youth Theatre

Performing Arts

Higher Education, Training and Work (Ages 16-21)

Young Actors Company at Salford Arts Theatre

Performing Arts

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Questions about drama for kids in Manchester

How many drama classes and theatre groups are there in Manchester?

BusyKids lists 75 drama classes and theatre groups for children and young people in Manchester, from 25 local providers. Providers include Pauline Quirke Academy and Razzamataz Theatre Schools.

What ages are drama classes and theatre groups in Manchester for?

Listings cover ages 2 to 19. 37 are open to under-5s, 67 are open to primary-age children (5–11), 40 are open to teenagers (12–16) and 40 are open to 16 to 21-year-olds.

When do drama classes and theatre groups run in Manchester?

The busiest days are Saturday (31), Sunday (9) and Thursday (6). 12 sessions start after school, between 3pm and 7pm. 40 run at weekends.

Are there holiday drama classes and theatre groups in Manchester?

There are no holiday courses listed in Manchester at the moment. New ones are added as providers publish them.

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