This world-renowned drama teacher is opening a new academy in Morley, Leeds

The Drama Kids academy, one the largest drama schools of its kind in the world, is opening a new studio at Unity Hall in Morley.

Young people, between the ages of 4-18, can enrol for these affordable classes which develop confidence and communication skills.

The academy’s specialist drama teacher, already an experienced Primary School teacher in Leeds, has undergone extensive training in teaching methods developed by the renowned drama teacher Helen O’Grady.

David Wilson, Principal and teacher at the Academy, said, “It is wonderful our drama classes are now in easy reach for children in Leeds.

“We have a fantastic curriculum for this year and I know that each and every student will be nurtured in our child-centred, friendly school.”

Drama Kids ensures that each student is encouraged in a warm and positive learning environment, where mutual respect is a high priority. The unique programme aims to develop confidence, self-esteem, verbal communication skills and creativity, through a highly developed and extensive drama curriculum.

All students attend a one-hour lesson each week during the school year. In the summer term all the students begin rehearsing a scripted play, devised for their particular age-group, which is performed to an invited audience.

The curriculum, which has been developed over almost 45 years internationally, is constantly revised and updated. Classes include warm up activities, speech work, mimes to music, short scripted pieces and creative improvisations.

Each age group has specially-written targeted material, so every child is challenged. Drama Kids South Leeds currently operates in the following locations:

• Rothwell Methodist Church, Butcher Lane, Rothwell, LS26 0DB on Saturday mornings.
• From January: Unity Hall, Commercial Street, Morley, LS27 8HY on Thursday evenings.