Make Believe is a wonderful platform for young children to express themselves & be given the confidence & direction to perform
Parent
Make Believe Southwark
Here at Make Believe, our goal is to not only deliver quality performing arts classes to children but to also nurture each child, encouraging social development and creativity that can be applied to all areas of their lives. Our teachers are the best of the best and professionals in their fields, guaranteed to provide enjoyable weekly teachings on industry recognised techniques and disciplines. With their positive, energetic and innovative approach to teaching our dance, acting and singing classes, our teachers will undoubtedly create a positive atmosphere for both children and parents. We believe in creating a family atmosphere where everyone can feel involved and comfortable! Our motto is to stimulate, motivate and educate, so why not come down to your local Make Believe here at Southwark, claim your free trial and free your talents!
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
Fabulous memories, especially Sam and Nathan in Blood Brothers!
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
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
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
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
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
Ben and Georgia loved their time at Make Believe and we will always have great memories from this!
Parent
My daughter attends and really enjoys herself, the staff are lovely and she is included in everything… I would definitely recommend.
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
Miss this so much! Can’t wait for my little one to be here so I can join her
Student
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
Always proud to have been part of make believe all those years ago. I have the best memories!
Student
I can say you honestly changed Sonnys life! We will always be so grateful!
Parent
Beautiful memories, amazing people!
Student
I remember Logann starting Monday evenings at Oaks Park. Some amazing times had over the 8 years she was a Make Believer!
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
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
John Shelley
Hi, I'm Johnny and I'm delighted to be joining the Make Believe family, launching in Southark in January. I've been passionate about performing since I was the size of a peanut and ended up studying acting at the University of Northampton and have been fortunate enough to perform in theatres up and down the country, including the Crucible in Sheffield. Alongside performing l've worked with a wide variety of young people across the UK and Europe, performing for and educating children in Italy, Germany, and Turkey. Performing has given me such a wonderful pathway through life and I'm so excited to help young people pick up all the skills and confidence they need to achieve whatever they wish.
