Was with Make Believe from 2009-2019 best years of my life! Definitely recommend!
Student
Extracurricular performing arts classes for kids
aged 3 to 18 years
Make Believe schools deliver an exhilarating and balanced curriculum of singing, dancing and acting for students of all levels and abilities.
Our team of qualified teachers have the experience and knowhow to inspire your child and bring out their very best performance.
We know your child might be nervous about singing in front of others, but we’ll make it painless, enjoyable and fun, so don’t worry!
In no time at all, they’ll find confidence with their voice as we explore many different styles.
We’ll help them learn a vast range of songs, ready for when work begins on those big productions.
Singing styles they learn
Musical theatre
Pop
R&B
Rock
And much more!
Dancing styles they learn
Jazz
Street
Musical theatre
Modern
And much more!
Whether your kids are natural groovers or have two left feet, we’ll get them moving to the beat! We cover a variety of techniques to help them build on their dancing skills.
We also teach them how to choreograph their own dance routines.
In addition to regular teachers, visiting experts will provide dance workshops to complete their Make Believe experience.
We’ll help you child find their acting face as they work on improvisation, sensational new plays, old classics and even elements of Shakespeare (the best bits!).
Everything we teach is designed to give them the broadest acting experience possible.
Throughout each term they’ll even have the opportunity to devise performances to show their classmates, and even perform in front of larger audiences.
Acting styles they learn
Improvisation
Devised theatre
Mime & mask work
Vocal techniques
And much more!
Although our core Make Believe sessions are not created for academic examinations. We do not look at examinations as a negative and for those wanting to progress further in drama, music and dance, Make Believe is also a place where your efforts and achievements can be fully recognized…
We have introduced Make Believe Academy – Where the joy of performing can turn into qualifications for life. Make Believe Academy is a unique combination of fun, achievement, rewards and recognition, offering teaching and coaching for examinations that can support the next steps in education and in life.
Our program can deliver skills and qualifications leading to: UCAS points, diversifying and strengthening university applications. Duke of Edinburgh Awards (skills section).
In our infant class we have 15 students, our juniors and seniors both have 25 children in each.
Absolutely – this is a strict company policy that all of our staff are DBS checked
All of our teachers are qualified in their own right. They have all trained at the highest level, gaining a Level 6 National Diploma in performing arts. The majority of our teachers across the network are working professional actors and have credits to their names including Phantom of the Opera, Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar and various TV programmes on both Sky and ITV, all in all, enabling our students to learn from the very best.
At Make Believe we aim to provide a warm and caring family atmosphere for your children to learn. However, we also understand that there needs to be rules and regulations put into place to ensure the quality of learning is maintained at the highest level. Our full behaviour policy is available within our full terms and conditions.
Make Believe aims to provide the highest quality of learning whilst maintaining a very fair price enabling everyone from all areas the chance to be part of the experience. A fee letter has been provided to you listing all of our prices.
All of our students are signed up for a minimum of 3 months. After the initial 3 months, students are then on a month to month contract. We have students that have been with us since 2004. Some of our students are now part of the Make Believe Team.
Make Believe is not only about teaching children the performing arts but educating them that helping individuals that are perhaps less fortunate than ourselves is extremely important. Over the years our company has supported various charities and wonderful organisations including; Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, Guide Dogs for the Blind, Kith and Kids and Norwood. Every year, through a variety of initiatives, we support various causes across communities.
All registration forms must be completed and handed in for your trial, however the Terms and Conditions do not come into effect until you make your first payment.
Following your initial trial, a member of our team will reach out to gather your feedback on your experience with Make Believe. Please note that our operations follow a first-come, first-served basis. Our utmost priority is ensuring your satisfaction and, most importantly, the happiness of your children. This call serves as your chance to share your thoughts and secure your children’s spot with Make Believe.
Here’s how it works:
Find your nearest school
Click the button below to find out where we’re located.
Join in your first free class
Bring your child along to experience the fun!
Become a Make Believer
Sign up for weekly classes and keep the fun going.
Was with Make Believe from 2009-2019 best years of my life! Definitely recommend!
Student
Made a whole lotta great memories and I’m extremely glad to be a part of Make Believe for several years!
Student
OMG, Jack LOVED being part of Make Believe. He’ll be 18 this year! Time flies. You were and are amazing and as a family, we love you all so much. Make Believe encourages children to believe in themselves and have fun at the same time. Just wonderful. We will always be grateful to you!
Parent
Make Believe is a wonderful platform for young children to express themselves & be given the confidence & direction to perform
Parent
From doing MB Annie, Bugsy Malone and then Fame, it actually gave me the confidence to do my Musical Theatre singing exams. Honestly, it gave me so much confidence!
Student
Beautiful memories, amazing people!
Student
I loved performing there a few years back! Well.. more than I want to admit! Bloomsbury first for Bugsy Malone! Then the Shaw Theatre for Fame then the Novello for OMG and then the Stratford Circus for Quality street! Good times! Miss it so much want to get back into it! Maybe even have my own Make Believe!
Student
I can say you honestly changed Sonnys life! We will always be so grateful!
Parent
Amazing! My son will definitely be a future student when he is of age!
Student
I wouldn’t be living the dream if it wasn’t for Make Believe! Thank you!
Student