Acting, Musical Theatre and Solo Singing Lessons for Children and Young People
Helping young performers grow in confidence, creativity and self-belief — on stage, on screen and in life.
At Stageworks, we provide a warm, professional and family-friendly environment where children and young people can explore acting, musical theatre, dance, singing and productions. Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or screen, wants to build confidence, or simply loves to be creative, our experienced teachers will help them feel supported, encouraged and ready to shine.
Why Choose Stageworks?
We celebrate the natural curiosity, imagination and creativity of every young person. Our classes are designed to help members grow at their own pace, take positive risks, build resilience and discover what they are capable of. Alongside performance skills, students develop communication, teamwork, self-expression, focus, confidence and leadership—skills that support them far beyond the studio.
Acting
Students develop performance and life skills through role play, script work, improvisation, comedy and acting for camera for TV and film. They explore communication, physicality, character, emotion, memorisation, taking direction, voice control and specialist techniques including stage fighting, puppetry, mime and mask work.
Musical Theatre
Students learn a lively mix of current and traditional songs from much-loved shows, developing vocal range, stamina, projection and performance confidence. They work on harmonies, acting through song, rhythm, choreography, musical timing, spatial awareness and smooth transitions from dialogue into music.
Solo Singing Lessons
One-to-one lessons are available with highly skilled and qualified vocal specialists. Students can explore classical, musical theatre, pop and rock styles while developing technique, confidence and performance ability. Optional graded exams are available.
Productions
Our full-scale productions are produced and directed by theatre company professionals and give members an exciting opportunity to experience the theatre industry from rehearsal to performance. Productions are optional and run separately from regular classes, but we highly recommend them for children and teens who would love to take part.
Stageworks builds confident performers not only for stage and screen, but for life.
Programmes and Fees
We are not a franchise with a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we offer families greater flexibility and choice. Children can focus on one area such as acting or dance, or join combination programmes including Acting, Acting and Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, Tap and Ballet School and Solo Singing Lessons.
Classes run on Saturdays for 40 weeks of the year and welcome children and young people aged 4 to 18. Our performing arts timetable is coordinated with our dance school timetable to make scheduling easier for families.
Stageworks Prep
For ages 4, 5 and 6. Choose Drama and Musical Theatre Singing for 1 hour at £30 per month, or add Commercial Dance for a 1.5-hour programme at £42 per month.
Stageworks Primary, Upper Primary and Senior
For ages 7 to 18. Acting and Musical Theatre programmes are £79 per month and include an optional free Commercial Dance class. Acting-only programmes are available at £57 per month.
Solo Singing
Available from age 7. A 30-minute lesson is £54 per month for members already enrolled in another programme, or £60 per month as a standalone programme.
All fees are set up by Direct Debit for convenience, and families can cancel with just one month’s notice.
Solo singing students may also choose optional ABRSM qualifications, internationally recognised.
Professional Teachers and Support Staff
Alongside our exceptional teachers your children will be supported by licensed chaperones, first aiders and permanent reception staff. All staff are regularly DBS checked, trained and kept up to date on child protection. Our teachers are qualified, highly skilled specialists who work across schools, colleges and universities, and who have a genuine affinity with young people. Together, they create a positive, encouraging environment where every child can thrive.
Workshops, and Theatre Productions
Classes take place in well-equipped dance and drama studios, with regular mini productions to celebrate students’ progress. We also produce exciting full-scale shows each year. Performed in popular theatres, these productions give students a true feel for the theatre industry, from their first rehearsal to their final encore.
Progress, Reports and Optional Qualifications
We know parents value clear communication about their child’s progress. That is why we offer an open-door policy if you would like to speak with a lead teacher or request annual progress reports. MTA students can also take internationally recognised qualifications through NATD, ABRSM, and LAMDA. These are optional, but highly recommended.
Join the Stageworks Family
If your child is ready to build confidence, make friends, learn new skills and enjoy the excitement of performing, we would love to welcome your family to MTA Stageworks.
Academy Address: Denton Community Academy, Taylor Lane, Denton, Manchester M34 3NG.