The King's Academy for Performing Arts
About King's Academy
At King's Academy, students work with industry professionals to develop skills in all areas of the performing arts industry including acting, singing and dancing.
Each year, our academy students perform in a full-length play or musical in front of a welcome audience of friends and family. These well-received productions provide students with the opportunity to perform live and to apply the new skills they've learnt throughout the year. They also help them to build experience and confidence of performing in public.
Unlocking Student Potential
All our sessions are run by industry professionals who not only teach the the skills necessary to succeed in the performing arts sector but also encourage our students to become well-rounded individuals. They strive to get the very best out of our young performers whilst encouraging a fun, safe and friendly environment.
As well as making leaps in their drama, singing, stage combat, comedy and dance abilities, we find our students often become more self-aware and delight in discovering new hidden talents within themselves.
We strive to nurture a willingness to take on new challenges, whatever they might be, and to help build the confidence and enthusiasm needed to excel beyond education.
Rock School Examinations
Here at King's Academy, we make the most out of our annual performance by using it to enter students for Rock School Examinations in Musical Theatre so they can gain a qualification each academic year. The certificates are not only a great achievement for the students and a reward for their hard work and commitment, but they are extremely useful when considering UCAS applications in later years.
What's Happening This Year?
This year students will be working with Ryan, Cara and Caitlin who specialise in dancing, acting, singing and musical theatre.
All KA students will be taking roles in QE's full-scale pantomime 'Dick Whittington' and will be on stage in November!
Who Can Join?
Anyone aged between 5+ is welcome to attend the classes.
You can find out more and can book a free trial class by emailing performingarts@qe.org.
Further Details
When
The King’s Academy for Performing Arts is held every Saturday morning during QE term time.
10.00-13.00
Where
The sessions take place in both The King’s Theatre and the Phoenix Centre at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate on the Thorpe Underwood Estate near York.
Costs
Classes cost £327.60 inc. VAT per term, which can be paid by BACS.
Please email performingarts@qe.org for more information.
Booking a Place
For a free trial class or to book a term,please email performingarts@qe.org.
Spaces are limited to ensure first-class experience.
Welcome to our 23/24 season
It is with great pleasure that we share the current season at the King’s Theatre.
Our aim this year is to make live performance accessible to everyone – to our amazing QE family and friends but also to the wider community.
The King’s Theatre is a venue that celebrates the work of QE students but also professionals from around the country and its doors are open to all.
There is something for everyone: family theatre, live music, open air performances, QE student work and our annual Gym and Dance event.
Justine Langford