Everything you need to know about our classes
Each week our students learn age-appropriate material; poems/ scripts/ monologues/ songs/ dances - plus gain technical knowledge on performance and presentation.
Each student is monitored and assessed regularly to ensure they are working to the correct standard, and that no-one gets left behind. Students gain so much confidence from our classes. We love to see our students bloom in confidence as they develop with self-belief and in determination and all in a structured environment with professionally qualified instructors.
We offer complimentary trials for all of our classes (not masterclasses/ workshops or holiday camps) and would love to invite your child along for a complimentary trial for them to see what we do, how the classes are structured and to experience StageWorks and it’s magic.
Our classes run every day from Monday - Saturday during term-time, for 4–18-year-olds in Henley-on-Thames, Benson, Spencers Wood and Caversham. From time to time we also run pop-up Jelly Tot classes.
Our structured classes allow your child to explore all areas of the performing arts with our experienced, professional and qualified, DBS checked instructors who will get the most out of your child without them feeling intimidated or nervous. Performing continues to nurture confidence, self-belief & determination.
Our students perform regularly across the year, ending each year with our major week long production at a Theatre or Immersive stage in the local area. Our productions come with a full working production team.
Some of our classes have waiting lists. Book your free trial today.
class STRUCTURE
Jelly tots - pre school
junior youth - Performing Arts
junior youth - Performing Arts
Our 2-4 year old JELLY TOT classes are carefully structured to allow your child to explore all areas of the performing arts through drama games, music, creative reading and mime. All of our classes are with our qualified, DBS checked instructors who will get the most out of your child without them feeling intimidated or nervous. Exploring theatre through play really does help young minds develop and allows children the chance to explore different aspects and opportunities that StageWorks Performing Arts School offers. On reaching 4 years old our Jelly Tots will progress to our main school at our Junior Youth Classes.
junior youth - Performing Arts
junior youth - Performing Arts
junior youth - Performing Arts
Our 4-8/9 year old students in our JUNIOR YOUTH classes are continually developed in Performing Arts with carefully directed drama fun, games and music tuition. Our Junior Youth students flourish in this environment - where fun leads the way for their learning and development of confidence, self-belief and determination. Our younger students begin their stage journey and gain valuable experience by treading the boards as supporting cast members to our Senior Youth and Academy students. During our Summer Show they bring to life their skills with a much more individual performance that aids their growth as performers.
senior youth - Performing Arts
academy SCHOOL - Performing Arts
academy SCHOOL - Performing Arts
Our 9/10-12 year old SENIOR YOUTH classes continue expanding their young performer knowledge of Musical Theatre with a much more in-depth training in Performing Arts. Our structured classes specialise in challenging our Senior Youth class to expand their talent, confidence, self-belief and determination. We very much focus on a team aspect of performance in the mid-age ranges and how the importance of working together and supporting each other during each class and live performance is important to the production. We encourage our Senior Youth to take on more monologues in our Summer Shows and audition for the extra roles we have in our annual end of year BIG SHOW Production. Our Senior Youth lead our local Youth Festival performances.
academy SCHOOL - Performing Arts
academy SCHOOL - Performing Arts
academy SCHOOL - Performing Arts
Our Saturday morning Academy School is for our 13-18 year old students. Our senior students enjoy a more in-depth focus (3 hours) to their performance, with further technical and detailed understanding on the intricacy of choreography, singing and acting.
Our senior students enter drama competitions and have the opportunity to audition for all principal roles at all Festivals, Carnivals, Summer and at our end of year BIG SHOW Winter Full-Scale Production. From time to time our Academy students are invited to audition for professional agents. We encourage our Academy students with their GCSEs or with any further educational activities such as Performing Arts Colleges and A-Levels.
THERE IS AN INTRODUCTORY PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS.
the hub, lamda & dance
LAMDA CLASSES - london based exams
Did you know that Public Speaking remains the No.1 fear for most adults - can you imagine what that must feel like for a child?
We have seen the most timid of children go on to be the biggest performers with our LAMDA classes, proving that LAMDA is a great asset to our students development as young people; many of our LAMDA students have gone on to enjoy very successful careers, all helped by the experiences they have gained from LAMDA.
LAMDA examinations are accredited as an Awarding Body by regulators in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. LAMDA classes are designed to equip young learners with a range of skills that will serve them throughout life.
These classes are for our students aged 6+ who wish to further develop their acting skills and take part in extra classes which prepare them for nationally recognised LAMDA exams (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art).
Exams are taken at LAMDA, Talgarth Road, London.
There are extra costs for exams - we encourage our students to take two exams each year.
DANCE Classes - freestlye performance
Our DANCE classes are created by our Founder and Choreographer Emma-Jane Taylor and include our TapExperienZ. These classes are created for the budding dancer to have some fun, improve their dance skills and work on performances. Our dance hub classes are freestyle/ non-exam based classes in Henley-on-Thames.
The benefits of DANCE at StageWorks, UK
- Dance helps children develop their balance, co-ordination, cardio conditioning and muscular strength and endurance.
- Our group environments encourage socialisation and team-work.
- The repetitive movements of dance help children learn to control their bodies and improve their spatial awareness. Such an important part of their development.
- Dance can help improve memory and build the brain - and some research suggests dance can help improve reading, spelling and writing skills.
- Dance helps with confidence and brings great joy to children's lives.
*Caitlin Stevens, one of our senior choreographers, is pictured.
SUMMEr WORKSHOP 2025
Join us for a FUN-FUELLED week in Henley on the 28/7-1/8 - where children will be entertained with engaging activities incl Theatre, Fitness, Games & FUN. Led by our Principal, Emma Jane Taylor & our talented team at StageWorks, UK. REGISTER INTEREST HERE