ABOUT US
Our weekend theatre school runs every Saturday and Sunday at The Bull Theatre in High Barnet, with weekly classes in drama, singing and dance for children ages 7-16.
All classes are taught by fully qualified, DBS-registered tutors and industry professionals with over 30 years' experience in performing arts education.
Students train across all three disciplines in their assigned age group, building confidence, communication skills and a love of performance.
CLASS STRUCTURE
ACTING
Transporting students into the deepest realms of their imagination, our drama classes are held in an inspirational, safe, and creative space, in which students can explore characters, develop their performance skills, work as a team, build confidence and immerse themselves in the magic of stage and screen.
Through various practical exercises and scene work, pupils are challenged creatively on their journey to build authentic and truthful characters.
Stage Acting
In Stage Acting students work on vocal projection in our in-house theatre. They look at a range of scenes from plays and Musicals, and work towards our annual End of Year Show where all their skill are put into practise.
Screen Acting
In Screen Acting students work on how to perform for a camera, they look at a mix of tv & film scenes, and commercials as well as learning what it is like performing on a set. They work on audition technique. Pupils get the opportunity to film scenes as solos, duos and in small groups.
SINGING
Our singing classes aim to develop vocal technique, improve performance skills, build confidence and aid students in the development of projection, diction and breathing. Pupils cover a range a musical styles, with a predominant focus on musical theatre and contemporary singing.
Musical Theatre
Pupils develop a well-rounded knowledge of musical theatre repertoire. From classic Broadway theatre (Rogers and Hammerstein, Kern, Rogers and Hart etc), to 70s and 80s musical theatre (Andrew Lloyd Webber, Boublil and Schönberg etc) to contemporary musical theatre (Schwartz, Pasek & Paul, Lin Manuel Miranda etc).
Contemporary Singing
Our contemporary singing classes allow students to discover their inner artist and explore a variety of musical styles. This includes pop/indie/Rock/folk/country/jazz and Soul.
DANCE
Classes provide students with a comprehensive training in all aspects of dance. Students are given technical, creative and core skills in a range of dance genres. They will study various techniques but are also encouraged to explore and develop their individual style, and creative identity. In Dance students gets the opportunity to choreograph their own routines as well as learning routines in various styles such as Musical Theatre, Jazz and Commercial. Dance is a brilliant way for pupils to express themselves and channel their creativity.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITES
Throughout the year at Platform we offer our students various Performance Opportunities such as:
Our Annual End of Year Show - We put on a show in our summer term every year which all students perform in
The Bull Theatre Christmas Panto - Our students are given the opportunity to audition and perform in
The Bull's Christmas Panto
Open Mic Nights - The Bull Theatre holds monthly under 18 Open Mic Nights
Barnet Christmas Street Fair - Our Students sing/dance as part of the opening of the Annual
Barnet Christmas Street Fair
East Barnet Festival - Our Students are given the opportunity to perform as an ensemble and as soloists
at the annual Festival
TESTIMONIALS
"At Platform, my child has discovered a family that supports their dreams and has built their confidence and performance abilities greatly, I am so thankful"
"My child's confidence in performing has made a huge leap this year which is truely wonderful to see. I know that your belief in him and encouragement have inspired him and got him to the point where his enjoyment of drama has come through on stage. He has also fallen in love with dancing again , thank you so much for giving him these opportunities!"
"Platform School isn't just about theatre; it's about building a community that inspires creativity and ambition in children. We have tried various performing arts classes for our daughter but Platform has really given her the tools to grow into the performer and person she wants to be."
The Bull Theatre
68 High Street, Barnet
London,
EN5 5SJ
