Drama

Drama for Children –

Confidence, Creativity, and Expression

At Ridgeway Theatre School, Drama is an essential part of every child’s development. Classes are designed to build confidence, self‑awareness, and creativity, while nurturing natural skills that support both performance and everyday life. Whether your child is stepping onto the stage for the first time or preparing for advanced training, Ridgeway provides the guidance and encouragement to help them shine.

Drama for Children –

Confidence, Creativity, and Expression

At Ridgeway Theatre School, Drama is an essential part of every child’s development. Classes are designed to build confidence, self‑awareness, and creativity, while nurturing natural skills that support both performance and everyday life. Whether your child is stepping onto the stage for the first time or preparing for advanced training, Ridgeway provides the guidance and encouragement to help them shine.

Training & Exploration

Children explore a wide range of disciplines in a fun, supportive environment, including:

•  Acting styles and techniques

•  Voice work, accents, and dialects

•  Improvisation and character development

•  Script study and short plays

•  Stage presence and performance skills

Lessons are made enjoyable and engaging, encouraging imagination and inventiveness. Students learn to observe, concentrate, and express themselves with clarity, while discovering the joy of storytelling.

Acting for Stage & Screen

Pupils are introduced to different styles of acting for both theatre and television. Classes regularly work on up‑to‑date TV scripts, made available through Ridgeway’s Theatrical Agency, giving children a taste of professional practice. The ultimate aim is to build confident, articulate performers who can adapt to any stage or screen environment.

Accredited Examinations

Ridgeway students have the opportunity to enter LAMDA examinations in Verse & Prose, Acting, and Musical Theatre. These qualifications are accredited by OFQUAL and recognised by the QCA curriculum authority. Graded examinations can contribute to a student’s A‑Level results, supporting progression into higher education, drama schools, and conservatoires.

Performances & Recognition

Drama at Ridgeway is not confined to the classroom. Students regularly take part in showcases, themed projects, and full productions, gaining valuable stage experience. Achievement is celebrated through awards and recognition, ensuring progress is visible and confidence continually grows.



Pathways to Success

Through Ridgeway’s dedicated Theatrical Agency, students gain direct access to professional opportunities in television, film, theatre, and commercials. Unlike many performing arts schools, Ridgeway offers a clear pathway from training to representation, ensuring that talent is nurtured and showcased to casting directors and production companies.

Why Our Agency Stands Out

•  Exclusive representation for Ridgeway students

•  Strong industry connections across stage and screen

•  Proven success with students appearing in the West End, national tours, TV dramas, films, and commercials

•  Career guidance on auditions, portfolios, and professional etiquette

•  Real‑world experience that strengthens training and future prospects

Beyond the Stage

Drama training at Ridgeway also develops transferable life skills — communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, and presentation — qualities that benefit children in education, careers, and everyday life.

At Ridgeway Theatre School, Drama is more than a class — it’s a journey of confidence, creativity, and opportunity, preparing children not only for the stage but for life.