SUMMER THEATRE SHOW -SHOW IN A WEEK
We're back with our ever-popular Summer drama and dance club programme.
5 DAYS of acting, improvisation + voice, with dance master classes from our professional choreographer!
PLUS, games, singing, craft and card making, costumes, props + more! We also will be performing a play/show on the final day. This is an original play with music and movement written by our principal Gareth. The audience will be family and friends and be performed on the last day You do not want to miss this and is the highlight of the week There is no charge for this performance. Your child must attend all 5 days as we will be rehearsing, learning lines and working together throughout the week.
WHO?
TIMES?
9.30-5.00pm (early collection 3.30pm by pre-arrangement).
WHERE and WHEN ?
(NB there are different dates for each venue)
VENUE 1:
BRIGHTON - Brighton Girls School Main Hall  Montpelier Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton  BN1 3AT.
Dates-Monday 5th- Friday 9th August 2024. Ages 6-9 years. +Ages 10-16 years
VENUE 2:
WORTHING - Davison School for Girls Main Hall Selbourne Road, Worthing BN11 2JX.
Dates-Monday 12th- Friday 16th August 2024. Ages 6-9 years. +Ages 10-16 years
FEES & SCHOLARSHIPS
WE HAVE PLACES FOR SELF PAY AND SCHOLARSHIP FAMILIES
*Please see our Ts & Cs.
Lunch -Each HAF place includes a free picnic-style lunch . Self-pay children can purchase picnic-style lunch. More details below.
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN! Â
YOU MUST BOOK ALL FIVE DAYS
FEE PAYING 🙂.
The cost is £200 for 5 x  full days.  Times 9.30-5.00pm (early collection 3.30pm by pre-arrangement).
Payment by Bank Transfer:
NAME: Drama Kids Sussex
SORT CODE: 09-01-29
ACCOUNT NO: 38102259Â
OPTIONS:
A non-refundable deposit of £50 to secure your child’s place or pay in full now if you prefer.
OFFERS:
Sibling discount - 10% off the total cost
Lunch available (lunches £4.50per day ) These should be booked in advance.
 SCHOLARSHIPS -FULLY FUNDED PLACES 🙂.
Drama Kids Sussex  is again partnering with Holiday, Activities and Food Programme (HAF).
We hold ‘approved children and young people activity supplier’ status from Brighton-Hove Council and West Sussex Councils to offer fully funded scholarships on to our Summer Theatre School (you must book for the full 5 days to be eligible).
Don’t delay - Places will go fast!
ENROLMENT FORM  🙂.
- Self pay must complete the Drama Kids enrolment form via the 'click to enrol' button above and below.
2. FREE HAF subsidised places will also need to enrol verify their eligibility, by using the corresponding link below.
For Brighton Girls School Main Hall, Brighton follow this link. https://eequ.org/experience/3522
For Davison Girls School Main hall, Worthing follow this link.https://haf.bookinglab.co.uk/westsussex/37147/login
ELIGIBILITY
Thanks to funding from the Department of Education we offer free places to participants who receive benefits-related free school meals from these councils: Brighton-Hove city council  and West Sussex Adur & Worthing councils
If you need further help, don't hesitate to contact us - we are happy to help!
Summer School 23
Summer Theatre School ’23 students
So proud of our Shamazing Summer Theatre School ’23 students! They threw everything into creating 2 incredible and original shows.
Lasting memories and friendships were made, and we couldn’t be prouder of their work and attitude to ‘Get the Show ON!’
Please enjoy our photo scrapbook from our shows: ‘Waiting for godknows’ (Worthing crew) & ‘The Day After Tamara’ (Brighton crew).
Summer Theatre School Sussex August 2022
#HAF2022
2 weeks… 4 Shows…countless costumes and pops…1 Passion…Drama and Performing at its very best! We are so proud of our 4 summer schools this year. Our students worked with our teacher-actors, directors, choreography and singing coaches and professional workshop masterclasses to produce original plays ‘Come to the Circus’ and ‘ Waiting for …godknows!’.
Thank you to all our families, partners, but most of all pupils, teachers and student ambassadors for the best memories and times. We are #hogdafam Sussex … and we ROCK! #HAF2022
Future Holiday Clubs
Details to follow for Easter 2024 and Summer 2024
What people say about us
“My two 10-year-olds have been coming to drama since before they started school. They both love it! Their confidence in speaking and performing has grown immeasurably and it’s a club they have no intention of stopping out of the many they have attended. They have made wonderful friendships and their teacher brings such positivity and fun to the children. The summer show is wonderful to watch!”
Thank YOU, Gareth. I am awestruck at how you and your team put on the show in such a short space of time – so impressive! She is in one of her happiest places when she is performing, thank you for helping to make her dreams come true!
He was on a total high after the showcase, he really loved it, & we thought the show was brilliant. Huge thanks far all your work and inspiration. As I write, he is currently making up a play in the garden!
It was so wonderful to see him overcoming his nerves & confidently delivering his lines on stage! He was incredibly proud of himself, & his whole family was there to see.
This has done wonders for his self-esteem. No one would have thought it possible one year ago.
We are so proud af our daughter’s performance last Sunday. Showing all that confidence in front of such a large audience…
That is all down to your Drama Kids Sussex drama club!
It was evident how much slog and tears had gone into the show and term. Brilliant teachers, it means a lot to us as you’ve known our daughter from a young age. Honestly, big congratulations to the whole team at Drama Kids Sussex.
A massive thank you for your help with our son this term. You’ve been amazing, and we appreciate the support. Last weekend’s shows were truly amazing, and we all thoroughly enjoyed it.
My daughters had a lovely day yesterday and the show was superb. We all loved it. Everyone involved has been awesome. We will tell everyone we know to join Gareth’s Drama Kids Sussex drama academy!
Our daughter has come on so far with her confidence. I was just blown away to see how she has blossomed under you and your teacher’s care. Thank you, you truly make a difference.
What a difference in him in a year. He didn’t seem nervous at all, remembering his lines perfectly. It was great to see him perform, was more confident than he has ever been before. That’s all due to you guys.
Throughout the 6 years of attending Drama Kids Sussex Academy, I have loved every second of it- from joining when I was 10 years old to leaving at 16. I used to be a very diffident, quiet person before joining, and now I’ve found myself to be quite the opposite. I think this is to a large extent thanks to my experience at Drama Kids Sussex. Through Drama Kids Sussex, not only have I gained confidence that will stick with me for life, but I have also made some amazing friends along the way. I used to never think I’d have the guts to perform on stage Infront of lots of people, but the atmosphere provided by the Drama Kids Sussex team and being able to perform with people I got on with really well really made those performances turn into happy memories that I’ll cherish forever. The teachers made every class very enjoyable and inclusive.Â
I have done a fair few Drama Kids Sussex summer schools during my time and that’s been a memorable experience, getting to know other people from different groups that share the same passion as you. This academy allows us as students to be creative and gain confidence.
The contribution these online classes have made to the confidence and self-esteem of my children is priceless.
The Summer School was the highlight of my son’s holiday. He had brilliant fun, made new friends and learnt loads too. His only complaint was that it had to come to an end.   Â
Both of my children have been attending the drama class for over a year. It’s a great opportunity for them to build up their confidence and be able to speak comfortably in public.
My son’s drama teacher at Drama Kids Sussex has been a huge inspiration to him. The lesson has benefited him in countless ways and he enjoys and looks forward to every lesson. He would go every day if he could!
I’ve made new friends because I have the confidence to speak to others outside of my friendship group.
Doing drama has been such a rewarding experience for me, helping me to gain useful skills like public speaking, working in groups and thinking on my feet. It also gave me the drive, passion and confidence to apply to and attend professional drama school.
I’ve also seen drama transform people’s self confidence, help the quiet ones to express themselves and teach people a lot about themselves through being other people!
Everyone is welcome and after just one hour you will be willing to come back again, because you will have done all sorts of amazing, great things such as speech, articulation, lots of plays, and best of all you will have made lots of new friends.
I would highly recommend both the Drama Kids Sussex drama classes and the Drama Kids Sussex summer school. The teacher is great with the kids – they love her – and she works hard with them to put on shows they are proud to be part of.
My son is loving every second of his Drama Kids Sussex drama class. It has given him confidence and brought him out of his shell. He absolutely loves it and looks forward to it every week. I couldn’t recommend Drama Kids Sussex classes enough.
My son was really shy and wasn’t good at joining in with others. But since starting at Drama Kids Sussex, he has really come out of his shell; his confidence has grown and he now loves to join in and try new things. Also, his communication skills have really improved and he has become a lot more creative in how he plays. The teacher is so great with him. Thanks!
Eva has loved coming to Drama Kids Sussex drama classes. She is always keen and reports that she has had fun. The teachers are really warm and friendly and they have a great rapport with both the children and the parents.
My daughter finds school frustrating. But since she started Drama Kids Sussex drama classes, she has found somewhere she can thrive. She recently auditioned for the school play, performing a poem she learnt… and she was given a lead part. My daughter now walks a little bit taller.
Gerri-Jo finds Drama Kids Sussex drama a very rewarding and stimulating environment. She feels comfortable and confident to be part of such a great team – in her own words: “It’s my absolute favourite thing to do after school”. We will continue to to be part of a great academy!
Drama Kids Sussex Drama classes and Drama Kids Sussex summer school are fantastic! Amy has such a lot of fun and has recently developed her confidence in talking to an audience. The teacher is always so enthusiastic and puts a lot of energy into providing exciting performances.