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Nottingham Drama Classes
Group Classes and private LAMDA tuition

Welcome to Beginners To Stage

We are two local professional actors who run drama classes in Nottingham. We teach children, teens and adults across three locations.

Matthew
Matthew
Professional Actor, Qualified Teacher, Enhanced DBS
Rosie
Rosie
Professional Actor, 5 years teaching experience, Enhanced DBS

Being local and independent, we have the freedom to create classes that we thoroughly believe in – using our industry knowledge and our understanding of our students, often covering topics we’ve found lacking elsewhere.

We focus on:

Extra Opportunities

Whether you're looking to develop skills in performance, or would simply enjoy a fun, confidence building new hobby then look no further than Beginners To Stage!

Group Drama Classes for All Ages

See the timetable below for our weekly classes. Click on a class to read more about it and to book a trial.

4–7

Mini Stars

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7–12

Rising Stars

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13–17

All Stars (Teens)

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18+

Adults

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Private LAMDA Tuition

One-to-one coaching for LAMDA examinations and focused performance development. Suitable from age 6 to adult. Lessons are tailored to goals. A free initial consultation identifies the right grade and pathway.

Why choose LAMDA

Recognised qualifications that build communication, confidence and interpretation skills. UCAS points available from Grade 6. Clear progression and measurable achievement.

What you will learn

Communication

Communicate ideas clearly and concisely with good enunciation and articulation. Converse confidently on a researched topic.

Interpretation

Analyse text. Build believable characters. Explore meaning, delivery and emotional choices with guided creative freedom.

Performance

Polish delivery, projection and blocking. Learn efficient line study and how to use physicality to create character for assessment or performance.

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Reviews

Read what our students and parents have to say about their experiences with us.

"Our daughter loves Rosie and Matthew's classes, which have noticeably increased her confidence. Their encouragement and sense of fun is fantastic and from her first class, it was clear she felt totally comfortable, happy and at home with them. We'd highly recommend Beginners to Stage!" 
- Mike L
"Matthew and Rosie have cultivated such a nurturing and creative environment that now her Beginners to Stage day has become her favourite day of the week. I can’t recommend it enough. If you have a child who loves to perform, Matthew and Rosie will nurture their creative spirit so it can grow and thrive."
– Alastair M
"My daughter has been telling all her friends about it and even made her own poster!" 
- Rising Star Parent
"My daughter came out with a huge smile, wanting to go again, and singing all the way home! Rosie & Matthew make them feel so welcome."
- Matt B
"My daughter has none stopped talked about the class! She absolutely loved it and is on such a high!"
- Vanessa H
"My daughter just finished her first term and I attended their showcase and wow! All the performances were brilliant and everyone, down to the littlest students, performed with confidence, expression and flair. My daughter had a couple of lines in her school play before she started this class and the difference between that performance and her performance in the showcase was night and day. Matt and Rosie have clearly given her coaching on her acting but also instilled such confidence into her. Would 100% recommend whether your child is an aspiring actor/actress or simply has an interest. They will love it and you'll be amazed by what Matt and Rosie can do to build them up and show them what they're capable of!" 
- Sophie W

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