Fabulous memories, especially Sam and Nathan in Blood Brothers!
Parent
Make Believe Basildon
At Make Believe Basildon we aim to create an environment where children between three and 18 can improve their confidence, social skills and creativity through the art of singing, acting and dancing. This incredible school is continuing to develop on its already fantastic foundations. It’s a place where everyone feels included, everyone has a voice and most importantly everyone has FUN, whilst participating in performing arts. Through having dedicated, highly skilled and passionate teachers, we provide all children with the best possible tools and opportunities to grow as individuals, build new skills, make new friends and to be a part of something special. Whatever your dreams or ambitions are, we believe that anything is possible, irrelevant of your age and we can’t wait to be a part of your journey! **Your kids free trial is just a button click away** We can’t wait to meet you!
My daughter attends and really enjoys herself, the staff are lovely and she is included in everything… I would definitely recommend.
Parent
Amazing! My son will definitely be a future student when he is of age!
Student
Miss this so much! Can’t wait for my little one to be here so I can join her
Student
I can say you honestly changed Sonnys life! We will always be so grateful!
Parent
Brandon just loved his time there and he’s now 16! Went to Edgware for many years and we all have fab memories of the shows!
Parent
Love the memories we have of Make Believe. Jamie had the best time ever with you every week. Your school always welcomed anyone and everyone and gave them all the same support. Make believe is a time in Jamie’s life that he will never ever forget. Thank you for everything!
Parent
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
Not only has Make Believe built my daughters confidence in such a short space of time, but she gets to be a child and do what she loves!
Parent
Fantastic memories that will last a lifetime, Morgan & Scarlett loved their time at Make Believe and also helped us through a bad time in our lives, it gave Morgan the opportunity to live her dream so much so that she’s still doing it at 18 and for many more years to come, without you all believing in her I don’t think she’d be where she is today!
Parent
Was with Make Believe from 2009-2019 best years of my life! Definitely recommend!
Student
Make Believe is a wonderful platform for young children to express themselves & be given the confidence & direction to perform
Parent
Always proud to have been part of make believe all those years ago. I have the best memories!
Student
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
Ben and Georgia loved their time at Make Believe and we will always have great memories from this!
Parent
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
I wouldn’t be living the dream if it wasn’t for Make Believe! Thank you!
Student
Made a whole lotta great memories and I’m extremely glad to be a part of Make Believe for several years!
Student
I remember Logann starting Monday evenings at Oaks Park. Some amazing times had over the 8 years she was a Make Believer!
Parent
Beautiful memories, amazing people!
Student
Welcome to the happiest place ever! Make Believe is the UK’s most exciting performing arts company! A place where young people learn to sing, act and dance, realise their potential dreams and aspirations, whatever their level or ability; a place where students flourish, make friends, have fun and learn skills for life.
Thousands of young people have been a part of the Make Believe journey and we’d love you to join them.
Meet Your Principal
Lily Thresher
Welcome to the happiest place ever! I’m Lily Thresher, the Principal of Make Believe Basildon! I am a professional dancer and have been dancing since I was 3 years old. I trained for 3 years at Tiffany Theatre College and since graduating I have worked for numerous artists such Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Pixie Lott and Ellie Goulding. My other credits include dancing on the Brit Awards, The Jonathon Ross Show, Children in Need, Mac make up and other brands. I also teach dance and I have been teaching since I was 14. In 2019 I joined Make Believe and completely fell in love with the company. Now I have my own school and I am so, so excited. I absolutely love being the Principal of Make Believe Basildon. We don’t just sing, dance and act…we also make lots of friends, grow confidence and have the most amount of fun! I look forward to meeting you!
