Guildhall Young Artists Norwich Drama Course
Our practical Drama Course for those aged 11–18 teaches acting skills through inspiring weekly practical classes as well as offering regular performance opportunities and a space for young people to develop their own creative practice and projects.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- Dependent upon class timetable
- Age:
- 11–18
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £335 per term (£33.50 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Wymondham High Academy
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
Intro text
Our practical Drama Course for those aged 11–18 teaches acting skills through inspiring weekly practical classes as well as offering regular performance opportunities and a space for young people to develop their own creative practice and projects.
Using a wide range of text based, non-text and improvised approaches, Drama Course classes include vocal and movement exercises, relaxation techniques, improvisation, devising and script work with regular opportunities for performance, including independent and interdisciplinary projects.
Drama Course members also have the option to join Musical Theatre.
Beginner to advanced performers are welcome. Classes are tailored to individuals and are suitable for those who are thinking about taking their drama and performance studies a step further, or those who simply want to spend time exploring their creativity with newfound and likeminded friends.
Students on our Drama Courses are invited to access classes from our Music Course at no extra cost. Please view our Music Course page to see the list of classes on offer.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30-minute LAMDA, acting & public speaking, instrumental or vocal lesson, to be taken alongside the Drama Course. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
Fees
£335 per term (£33.50 per week)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute drama lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £26.50 per Saturday + the cost of the course
Payment Schedule
We ask you to pay termly and once you’ve settled in we ask for half a term’s notice if you decide not to continue.
Five Week Trial
All new students will be given a five-week trial period (payable) if they have joined Guildhall Young Artists Norwich in the first five weeks of the term. Please see full terms and conditions on our finance and funding page.
Deposit
We ask for a £50 holding deposit to secure your place. On receipt of your application, a friendly member of our team will discuss your requirements noted on the application form and send a payment link for the reservation of a place. This payment will be taken off one terms fees, or any outstanding balance refunded to your account if you give notice within the five-week trial period.
Bursaries
We offer a large number of bursaries to attend GYA Norwich. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask about these – it’s entirely confidential and we keep the application process as simple and quick as possible.
Summer Term 2026
Saturday 25 April
Saturday 02 May
Saturday 09 May
Saturday 16 May
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 23 & 30 May)
Saturday 06 June
Saturday 13 June
Saturday 20June
Saturday 27 June
Saturday 04 July
Saturday 11 July
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/7
Autumn Term 2026
Saturday 12 September
Saturday 19 September
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 03 October
Saturday 10 October
Saturday 17 October
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 24 & 31 October)
Saturday 07 November
Saturday 14 November
Saturday 21 November
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 05 December
Spring Term 2027
Saturday 09 January
Saturday 16 January
Saturday 23 January
Saturday 30 January
Saturday 06 February
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 13 & 20 February)
Saturday 27 February
Saturday 06 March
Saturday 13 March
Saturday 20 March
Summer Term 2027
Saturday 17 April
Saturday 24 April
Saturday 01 May
Saturday 08 May
Saturday 15 May
Saturday 22 May
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 29 May & 5 June)
Saturday 12 June
Saturday 19 June
Saturday 26 June
Saturday 03 July
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. GYA Norwich expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your membership.
Half a term’s notice is required to stop attending (except in exceptional circumstances). This notice period is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
Classes and Ensembles
You will be given a tailor-made timetable before your start date, which will be based on your interests and experience. This will be updated as you progress and develop your interests.
Join the Drama Course
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"The tutors are friendly and enthusiastic, we get to be creative, learn lots and have fun with improvisation!"
Finty
"To have been awarded the Leverhulme bursary (by Guildhall School), has assisted me to no end in my musical career. The opportunities it opened has led me on a diverse musical journey... none of which would have been possible without the support of this bursary, which I truly believe has shaped my path as a musician and composer, and pushed me to achieve the highest level I can.”
Chris
"Having a Guildhall Young Artist bursary has enabled GYA Norwich to be affordable for my family and having visits from students at Guildhall has made sessions very engaging and inspiring."
Grace
"Guildhall Young Artists Norwich has helped me to discover countless pieces of classical music, and increase my playing ability."
Billie
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