Trestle School of Drama
“I really love the fact that it’s just such a relaxed space, I’ve been to so many other drama classes before where there’s a big separation between adults and children, where […] it feels like you’re not allowed to be as creative as you can at Trestle. I feel very lucky to have access to something as brilliant as Trestle.”
Trestle School of Drama is fully inclusive and runs weekly sessions for ages 4-18 years. With over 40 years of experience in arts and education and a wide range of expert specialists at our fingertips, Trestle is the perfect place for children to start a journey with drama and grow in confidence and performance skills.
Trestle School of Drama also run regular Holiday Workshops and events, you can check out our next projects here.
We aim to create a stimulating and professional environment within which our participants can find their own creative expression. All tutors are Trestle trained and DBS checked.
FREE TASTER SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLASSES
Please email us at takingpart@trestle.org.uk, or call us on 01727 850950 to book!
Fully funded and partially funded spaces are also available on a conversational basis, no means test required use the contact details above or speak with Karene at the end of sessions to register your interest.
DATES AND TIMES:
Final class of 2024: Sat 7 Dec
11 January - 5 April 2025 (Please note that there are no classes on 18 & 25 Feb due to half term)
“(My daughter) feels safe and valued in the class, she has increased in confidence and feels special in what she does at Trestle.”
BEGIN
SATURDAYS 9am-10am
For ages 4-7
Get started with drama and learn key skills through creative play.
EVOLVE
SATURDAYS 10.15am-12.15pm
For ages 11-14
Develop your acting skills with a focus on devising and voice, learning new theatre techniques and creating thought-provoking performances.
EMERGE
SATURDAYS 1pm-3pm
For ages 8-10
Build your skills and begin to explore creating your own stories to share on stage. Gain experience in text, movement and ensemble vocal work.
ADVANCE
TUESDAYS 5.15pm-7.15pm
For ages 14+
Develop your artistic process in intensive cross-art sessions tailored to your needs be it, drama school prep/ text work /movement or advanced skill development.
COST: Sessions will cost £200 a term per student or £100 per term for a BEGIN student (aged 4-7) paid in termly instalments.
Bursaries are available where financial support is needed.
For more information on each session download an information pack
Please return a filled in form or contact the team on takingpart@trestle.org.uk
tel. 01727 850950
MEET THE TEAM
Karene Horner-Hughes (she/they), Creative Projects Manager
Karene joined Trestle shortly after finishing her degree in Drama and English Literature at Portsmouth University. She has been working with youth groups and as a freelance drama practitioner for 15 years and has been trained by Trestle as a mask and physical theatre specialist. As well as her work with young people Karene is an actress and has appeared in Trestle Theatre’s tour of Yarico and as Boudicca in our Herts Hidden Heroines HLF Project. She is also an experienced prop maker and puppeteer. Karene takes real pride in seeing her students flourish and is excited to see what Trestle School of Drama will create next. When not teaching drama she can be found either running or baking!
Hatty Hardy (she/her), Creative Projects Assistant
Hatty has just finished her Drama degree at the University of East Anglia. There she enjoyed trying a variety of new skills from singing and dancing to lighting design and set building, but ultimately writing, and creating new performances remains her favourite! Hatty is also a huge movie fan and loves trying to see every new film in the cinema. She can’t wait for what this upcoming year at Trestle will bring!
Find us on Instagram at @TrestleSchoolOfDrama
