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Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Drama Course
Our Drama Course for ages 9–18, will develop and teach acting skills through fun weekly classes. Students will take part in drama games, exercises, voice work, improvisation, script work, character development, movement and audition preparation.

Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- 12.50pm–1.20pm for ages 9 – 11; 2pm–2.45pm for ages 12–18
- Age:
- 9–18
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £50–£80 per term (£5–£8 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (ages 4-18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Richard Huish College, Taunton
About the Drama Course
Our Drama Course is for anyone aged 9–18 with a passion for acting. Led by theatre director and practitioner Sarah-Jane Cross, you can look forward to a range of drama tuition including drama games, exercises, voice work, improvisation, script work, character development, movement and audition preparation. There will also be plenty of opportunities for performances, for those who want to.
Whether you simply want to get a taste for acting or are thinking about taking your passion further, you can expect to grow in confidence, make new friends and have a lot of fun.
Our drama classes run at the following times:
For ages 9–11: 12.50pm–1.20pm
For ages 12–18: 2pm–2.45pm
Want to take part in both Music and Drama Classes? No problem! Just let us know once you get in touch with us and we will create a bespoke timetable for you.
Fees
£50 per term (£5 per week) for ages 9–11
£80 per term (£8 per week) for ages 12–18
Payment schedule
The course or courses signed up for will be charged for the term. The number of sessions that will need to be paid for will depend on the number of sessions left in the term. Please see our term dates for information.
After the first term has finished, sessions will be charged termly.
Five Week Trial
All new students will be given a five-week trial period (payable) if they have joined Guildhall Young Artists Taunton in the first five weeks of the term. Please see full terms and conditions on our finance and funding page.
Bursaries
For drama students, bursaries are available for GYA Taunton students thanks to the generosity of Bishop Fox’s Educational Foundation. Administered by Guildhall Young Artists, there is a strict criteria and the bursaries are means-tested. The bursaries enable students to have some or all of their drama class fees paid for. Please refer to our finance and funding page for more information about Guildhall Young Artists Bursaries.
Summer Term 2023
Saturday 22 April
Saturday 29 April
No Session on Saturday 6 May due to the King's Coronation
Saturday 13 May
Saturday 20 May
Half Term – no classes on 27 May
Saturday 3 June
Saturday 10 June
Saturday 17 June
Saturday 24 June
Saturday 1 July
Saturday 8 July
Autumn Term 2023
Saturday 9 September
Saturday 16 September
Saturday 23 September
Saturday 30 September
Saturday 7 October
Saturday 14 October
Half Term – no classes on 21 & 28 October and 4 November
Saturday 11 November
Saturday 18 November
Saturday 25 November
Saturday 2 December
Saturday 9 December
Spring Term 2024
Saturday 6 January
Saturday 13 January
Saturday 20 January
Saturday 27 January
Saturday 3 February
Half Term – no classes on 10 & 17 February
Saturday 24 February
Saturday 2 March
Saturday 9 March
Saturday 16 March
Saturday 23 March
Summer Term 2024
Saturday 20 April
Saturday 27 April
Saturday 4 May
Saturday 11 May
Saturday 18 May
Half Term – no classes on 25 May & 1 June
Saturday 8 June
Saturday 15 June
Saturday 22 June
Saturday 29 June
Saturday 6 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 Taunton expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your attendance.
A full 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.
Join the Drama Course
Sign up or book your free taster session today
Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of GYA Taunton, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.