About us

Who are we?

expanding since we opened

We are a locally run Performing Arts School with high standards and a fantastic reputation in Performing Arts activities for children - some of our students have performed (or are performing) in the West End, and even on Broadway. We have also seen students go onto win Olivier awards and become global mega Rock-Stars.

Community is important to us, we are proud to work closely with our community, and also with our strong team of supporters to continually develop our schools good work; all focused on giving children a stable and positive environment that they can flourish in. Our team is formed by talent - and qualified trained/ DBS checked professionals. We are very much a 'family' run school, and have a lot of fun together as a team putting on great shows for the local youth.

We see many of our students and interns graduate to drama/musical theatre schools - but more importantly, all of our students finish their training with a confidence that will support them in life/ their chosen career, regardless of whether it is in Performing Arts - something we pride ourselves on with the work we do with young people.

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expanding since we opened

StageWorks UK offers young people the opportunity to enjoy the arts and develop their talents. We have been expanding since we opened to provide quality performing arts education across the region; with locations in Henley, Benson, Spencers Wood and Caversham.

Our Founder Emma Jane, has extensively researched children's development to ensure our team fully align when it comes to expanding children's confidence, self belief and determination in the Performing Arts arena. She says “putting children into the spotlight, comes with great responsibility and not all children will take to performing, our job is to make sure every age safely develops through their years - and so as not to over stimulate and damage their growth, but to enhance their development when it comes to performing arts, giving them a confidence and self belief that enhances the development of their young minds.

Having done extensive research on brain development in young people I better understand the damage that can be done by overstimulated young brains, it is why we continue to work sensitively with age groups and abilities, and encourage children gently with the training we offer at StageWorks, UK”.

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All students get the opportunity to perform in all of our productions throughout the year, and there are many! Our annual diary always runs with two major productions; one outside in the summer, and the other under cover in the winter at a venue that accomodates our production needs, ie immersive, round stage. We also regulary perform at Drama Festivals, Carnivals, Galas and Events.

We choose our venues carefully to produce a varied style of performance; keeping up with the safe development of our young performers - please note there are extra rehearsal dates and weekends throughout the year where we expect students to attend. Check out our DIARY DATES page.

IMPORTANT NOTE.

PLEASE read our T&C's carefully when you sign up - so there are no surprises re our extra rehearsals/costs or expectations.

Our major productions give students the opportunity to perform with a professional team, deepening their training with us at StageWorks Performing Arts School. Our productions bring life skills; confidence, self-belief, determination and also allow children to understand the importance of teamwork, and how to express themselves.

If you are interested in joining our 'Production team' in anyway, then please make yourself known to the admin team so we can share what positions are available - and then sign you up....quickly!

Agency

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All of our productions are Directed by Lloyd White, supported by a large professional team of actorsd

Some of our students are represented by our casting agent and have gone onto perform in the West End, TV, Film, and on Broadway -> yes, we celebrated Ted Wilson playing Eric in Matilda on Broadway and also in the West End, London. We are also very lucky to have rubbed shBOOKoulders with Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible, Dame Judi Dench in All is True, Rupert Everett, Colin Firth in St.Trinians and many many more greats over the last 25 years.

Credits:

We have seen many of our students performing professionally in the West End; Mary Poppins, Matilda, Oliver, The King and I, Madam Butterfly, Ragtime. Movie/TV - St Trinians Movie, CBeebies, Nickolodeon, Various commercials, SKY TV, Disney Play Channel, Downton Abbey, ITVs Endeavour, Mission Impossible, All is True and various other professional contracts.

workshops and masterclasses

Drama classes for children to develop confidence

We run various Workshops and Masterclasses throughout the year. These are both internal and external events created and designed by our Principal, Emma Jane Taylor.

Our bespoke in-house workshops are creative, fun, engaging; allowing children the opportunity to develop their skills, build confidence and self-belief.

Our Masterclasses have become popular by our young performers, and focus in on their skills and performance development.

We regularly visit local schools, offering local communities the opportunity to take part in our workshops. These are very popular in the local areas, and we would be happy to discuss further with your school.

By offering varied classes, we are able to provide great opportunities for children wanting to develop their performing skills, enhancing their ability and future opportunities. Our workshops are open to all young performers across our local community.

In the first instance, please contact us directly for our up-coming events, and details of how to book your child onto these exclusive days.

Our workshops & masterclasses are mostly led by Emma Jane and our in-house performance team.

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OPEn days

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Choreography that expands their skills and enhances their talent

Our complimentary Open Days run regularly throughout the year to encourage our young performers to find out more about our amazing school. Our OPEN days are FREE & every child is welcome to join us.

Do let us know if you were wanting your child to attend.

Each young performer taking part in our OPEN DAYS gets to see how our school and classes are run, and what we are working on. We share information at our Open Days on how our productions are presented at our shows throughout the year, and we teach students various routines and involve them in plenty of drama activities.

For more information on our OPEN DAYS please get in touch!

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Our AMBASSADOR programmes

Stageworks Ambassadors

Our Ambassador Programmes offer two students the opportunity to represent StageWorks and our two casts; Henley and BSC, throughout a year (our Ambassador term).

Ambassadors are inspiring role models selected (from our Senior Academy students) by the Senior Management team. Selection is based on dedication and commitment to the Performing Arts, and how this passion sets an example to our younger students.

Ambassadors are our highest award, a huge accolade for the student selected and great for their CV and future opportunities, regardless of whether they continue in the performing arts.

Some expectations!

uniform

class drop off/ pick up

Students must have the correct footwear i.e. jazz shoes and/or tap shoes. We have a uniform that students must adhere to in their classes, we also use this when we 'turn out' at all our events.

COMPULSORY uniform - Black StageWorks T-Shirt, Black leggings, Black Jazz shoes, Black Tap shoes, StageWorks Hoodie (with students initials on back).

Hair tied up & off the face. NO jewellery to be worn at anytime during classes, and only in shows if part of costume.

We do have SW previous show tee's - these can be worn in class.

We have a range of MERCHANDISE which is NON-compulsory, but makes great gifts!

class drop off/ pick up

Our classes always start on time, students should arrive/ be dropped off 5 minutes before class starts to ensure they are fully prepared for their time at StageWorks.

We ask that parents leave the hall whilst their child's classes are in progress to prevent disruption. We can accomodate, if necessary, for parent/ guardian to be present, especially for our younger classes/Jelly Tot students.

Collecting your child!
Parents are duly bound to collect their child from any of our activities on time, we have a '5 minute late' policy, and request parents contact StageWorks office immediately with any updates. Most of our teachers have other commitments to get to. If parents are late we will ensure students are waiting with DBS checked responsible adults or make alternative plans as agreed with parent.

We do not allow mobile phones to be used during class time. Expectations are that these are switched off during class time.

FEES

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FEES

Term fees are due at the start of each term; please note we charge 5% for late payments - for up dated fees/prices please email the admin team.

We offer discounts and support for any families who need - please get in touch.

There are separate costs for show fees, production fees, costumes fees, tickets - these costs are reviewed annually and can be spread out across the year. All fees/ costs continue to ensure StageWorks enjoys our high standards of activities throughout the year. Please let us know if you need any financial support.

PLEASE NOTE: we require a FULL term's notice should your child wish to leave. FULL term fee payment will be expected if the correct notice has not been given.

About us

Who are we?

expanding since we opened

expanding since we opened

expanding since we opened

expanding since we opened

expanding since we opened

showtime

showtime

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Agency

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workshops and masterclasses

workshops and masterclasses

workshops and masterclasses

OPEn days

workshops and masterclasses

workshops and masterclasses

Our AMBASSADOR programmes

Stageworks Ambassadors

Some expectations!

uniform

class drop off/ pick up

class drop off/ pick up

class drop off/ pick up

class drop off/ pick up

class drop off/ pick up

FEES

class drop off/ pick up

FEES

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