SHOWCASE INFO SUMMER 2024 FIND YOUR CLASS AND BUY YOUR TICKETS

PLEASE NOTE: You must be on time. We cannot accept pupils earlier than their call time and if late, they may miss their on-stage rehearsal, which could prevent them from performing because of strict safeguarding, health & safety considerations. It has been carefully worked out so that our younger pupils have the shortest wait- but it is very tight logistically, and we need everyone’s help with this. I hope you will appreciate there can be no exceptions, plus times and performance slots cannot be changed!

 

SHOWCASE 1: SATURDAY 13 JULY SHOREHAM

🎟BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW🎟 🕚 11am SHOW

ticket link (CHOOSE 11AM SHOW): promo code: DKFAM

https://ropetacklecentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873659659

TAB Lowers – Animal Olympics

Blackthorns Lowers- Lazy Lak

Blackthorns Uppers – School for Superheroes

Shoreham Tuesday Uppers – Curse of the Pharaohs 

Shoreham Youth Theatre- Soap Suds: Beaumont Place

⭐️ pupil’s graduation ceremony will take place after ALL the pupils have performed.

YOUR CHILD’S ACTOR CALL TIME IS: 

  1. SHORE YT 8.30am
  2. SHORE TUES UP 9.00am
  3. BLACKTHORNS UPPERS 9.00am
  4. BLACKTHORNS LOWERS 9.15am
  5. TAB LOWERS 9.30am

 

🎟BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW🎟 🕚 3pm SHOW

ticket link (CHOOSE 3PM SHOW): promo code: DKFAM

https://ropetacklecentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873659659

Worthing Lowers – Animal Olympics

Shoreham Tuesday Lowers-  Grasshopper & the Ants

Worthing Uppers – Tray Chic

Shore Monday Comp – School for Superheroes

Worthing YT- Soap Suds: Beaumont Place

⭐️ pupil’s graduation ceremony will take place after ALL the pupils have performed.

YOUR CHILD’S ACTOR CALL TIME IS: 

  1. WORTHING YT 1pm
  2. SHOREHAM MONDAY COMP 1.30pm
  3. WORTHING UPPERS 1.30pm
  4. SHOREHAM TUESDAY LOWERS 1.45am
  5. WORTHING LOWERS 1.45pm

 

SHOWCASE 2: SUNDAY JULY 14 BRIGHTON GIRLS SCHOOL SENIOR THEATRE

🎟BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW🎟 🕚 11am SHOW

ticket link (CHOOSE 11AM SHOW):  www.ticketsource.co.uk/drama-kids-sussex

Elm Grove Lowers – Animal Olympics

Middle Street Comp- Lazy Lak 

BGS YT & Juniors – Fancy That!

Elm Grove Uppers – Tray Chic

⭐️ pupil’s graduation ceremony will take place after ALL the pupils have performed.

YOUR CHILD’S ACTOR CALL TIME IS: 

  1. BGS YT & JUNIORS 8.45am
  2. ELM GROVE UPPERS 9.00am
  3. MIDDLE STREET COMP 9.00am
  4. ELM GROVE LOWERS 9.15am

 

🎟BOOK YOUR TICKETS NOW🎟 🕚 3pm SHOW

ticket link (CHOOSE 3 PM SHOW):  www.ticketsource.co.uk/drama-kids-sussex

Downs 1 Lowers – Animal Olympics

Hassocks Lowers – Lazy Lak

Downs 2  and Hertford Lowers – Grasshopper & the AntsLowers

St Marks – Curse of the Pharaohs 

Ditchling Juniors – School for Superheroes 

⭐️ pupil’s graduation ceremony will take place after ALL the pupils have performed.

YOUR CHILD’S ACTOR CALL TIME IS: 

  1. DITCHLING JUNIORS 1.15pm
  2. ST MARKS UPPERS 1.15pm
  3. DOWNS 1 LOWERS 1.30pm
  4. DOWNS 2 and HERTFORD LOWERS 1.30pm 
  5. HASSOCKS LOWERS 1.45pm

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We don’t recommend the shows for children under 3 years of age. There are  good reasons for this - as we want the focus in the theatre to be on your kids on stage as much of the time as possible.

  • The show will be approximately 1.5 hours with no break
  • With lots of pupils on stage, expect very loud moments, with music, lighting effects and materials not necessarily suitable for under 3s
  • No animals/pets are allowed in the building
  • For safeguarding reasons no photography or filming is permitted anywhere in the theatre

Thank you for your understanding and your support with this.

Production Posters

Below you will find a selection of posters for our forthcoming Summer 2024 productions,  dates and venues will be posted once available!

What’s the point of learning drama if you can’t do it for real? Our productions are an important part of our unique development programme, and a real highlight of the year for all involved.

Each year we bring all ages together on to one stage, letting every student experience the thrill of performing in front of a paying audience.

We will once again, perform our summer productions in a theatre with a large auditorium! Last year’s shows were a great success, thanks in no small part to our wonderful audiences. All Family & Friends welcome 😊.

Pupils who can attend term time but will not be available for show days, can still be fully integrated into the term’s classes and the production each week- just stepping out after the last class run-through.

 

Parent presentations

We also hold mini, end-of-term performances to show parents how their kids are progressing. Plus it’s a lovely way for us to reward our students’ efforts and make them feel special. How exciting!!

Other events

Sometimes we even take to the stage at local events, giving our students the opportunity to shine among their wider communities. Look out for details on our news page and on Facebook.

See us in action!

 

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!”

Rachel, Drama Kids Sussex parent – Worthing

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!

Brighton Parent

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!

 

Ditchling Parent, East Sussex

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.

 

Haywards Heath parent, West Sussex

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!

Hassocks Parent, West Sussex

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.

Worthing Parent, West 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.

Shoreham Parent, West Sussex

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!

Brighton Parent, West Sussex

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.

Hassocks Parent

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.

 

Worthing Parent

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. 

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.

From Anna aged 16

The contribution these online classes have made to the confidence and self-esteem of my children is priceless.

Parent

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.    

Natasha, George’s mum

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.

Dan, Ying’s mum

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!

Natasha, George’s mum

I’ve made new friends because I have the confidence to speak to others outside of my friendship group.

Lily, 10

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!

Daniel, previous student

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.

Toni, Willow’s mum

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.

Julie-Anne, Noah’s mum

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.

Niki, Noah’s mum

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!

Julie-Anne, Noah’s mum

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.

Jon, Eva’s dad

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.

Helen, Izzy’s mum

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!

Emma, Gerri-Jo’s mum

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.

Amy’s mum