Acting Groups ⇩ Musical Theatre Groups ⇩
Acting Groups
Clare Jarvis
Branch Director
Hurstpierpoint Methodist Church, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks
- Location Hurstpierpoint Methodist Church, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9RW, UK
- Ages 5 - 11
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Class Times
- Starters - Mondays 15.25 - 16.25
- Juniors - Mondays 16.40 - 18.40
- Branch director Clare Jarvis
WHAT
Our Hurstpierpoint groups are the perfect place to grow in confidence and make new friends.
As part of the village, the group will be constantly involved in annual community events, with the juniors performing at The Players’ Theatre.
WHO
Clare has worked for us for years across a number of our groups. She’s a hugely experienced director, particularly of younger age groups. Clare is also now a gigging stand up comedian and is often seen on the Brighton circuit.
FEES
STARTERS (ages 5-7) = Single payment per term of £108 or 4 x payments of £27 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
JUNIORS (ages 8-11) = Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Julia Mandler
Branch Director
Scout Hut, Brown Twins Road, High St, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks
- Location Scout Hut, Brown Twins Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, UK
- Ages 12 - 15
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Class Times
- Fridays 16.30 - 18.30
- Branch director Julia Mandler
WHAT
Our Hurstpierpoint groups are the perfect place to grow in confidence and make new friends.
As part of the village, this group will be constantly involved in annual community events, including a yearly performance at The Players’ Theatre.
WHO
Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, Julia has worked in theater for over 15 years as a director, actor, writer, and teacher.
Julia graduated with a Masters of Arts in Film Directing from Met Film School in 2022 and has trained in theater at St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists and Whitman College.
Julia adores teaching and is so excited to share her love of theater with the students of YAG!
FEES
SENIORS (ages 12-15) = Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Polly Jordan
Branch Director
St Matthias Church, Fiveways, Brighton
- Location St Matthias C Of E Church, Hollingbury Park Avenue, Brighton, UK
- Ages 8 - 11
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Class Times
- Fridays 16.00 - 18.00
- Branch director Polly Jordan
WHAT
This age group provides the perfect introduction to drama, giving the young actors the tools to experiment with creating characters through voice and movement whilst also exploring how to ‘play’ emotions.
It’s a brilliantly fun outlet and certainly allows time to blow off some of that ‘dramatic’ energy!
WHO
Polly has run groups for young actors for years. Alongside her acting, Polly is passionate about passing on both acting and life skills to the next generation.
FEES
JUNIORS – Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Georgie Walker
Branch Director
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove
- Location The Church of the Good Shepherd, 272 Dyke Road, BN1 5AE
- Ages 8 - 15
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Class Times
- Juniors - Saturdays 09.45 - 11.45
- Seniors - Saturdays 12.00 - 14.00
- Branch director Georgie Walker
WHAT
Our junior groups are a mixture of young actors who have done some drama and those who are brand new to it.
It’s the perfect place to make new friends, grow in confidence and have great fun in producing performances for family and friends.
Our seniors are a bit more experience in general and therefore provides the perfect landing spot for anyone looking to both advance their skills or try for the first time. We’re an ensemble so everyone looks after everyone else.
WHO
Georgie has been performing since she was 6 and her passion has grown ever since.
She has an extensive background in acting having played lead roles in the likes of Hairspray, Bugsy Malone and the Metamorphosis.
She currently works as a music and drama lead in a primary school alongside her freelance commitments and is delighted to be working with The Young Actors Group.
FEES
Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Holly Ray
Branch Director
All Saints Church, Hove
- Location All Saints' Church, The Drive, Hove, UK
- Ages 8 - 15
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Class Times
- Juniors - Tuesdays 16.00 - 18.00
- Seniors - Tuesdays 18.00 - 20.00
- Branch director Holly Ray
WHAT
Based in the heart of Hove, our juniors and seniors drama groups have a reputation for ensemble excellence!
It’s the perfect place to make new friends, grow in confidence and have great fun in producing high quality performances for family and friends.
WHO
Holly Ray had been directing with us for years. She is a wonderfully experienced, fun and professionally minded actor, singer and dancer.
As a highly valued member of our team, Holly also directs our annual summer holidays musical theatre workshop.
FEES
Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Aaron Tonks
Branch Director
St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton
- Location St Mary's Church, 61 St James' Street, Kemptown BN2 1PR
- Ages 8 - 15
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Class Times
- Juniors - Thursdays 16.00 - 18.00
- Seniors - Thursdays 18.05 - 20.05
- Branch director Aaron Tonks
WHAT
Based in the heart of Kemptown, our juniors and seniors drama groups are excellent places to learn and create.
It’s the perfect place to make new friends, grow in confidence and have great fun in producing high quality performances for family and friends.
WHO
Aaron Tonks had been directing with us for years. He is a wonderfully experienced, fun and professionally minded director and actor.
Aaron also works closely with all YAG directors to maintain excellent standards of directing across the groups.
FEES
Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Sam Cartwright
Branch Director
The Church of The Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove
- Location The Church of The Good Shepherd, 272 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AE
- Ages 12 - 15
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Class Times
- Fridays 17.30 - 19.30
- Branch director Sam Cartwright
WHAT
Based on the border of Brighton and Hove, our senior group is an excellent places to hone your craft and make new friends.
It’s the perfect place to grow in confidence and have great fun in producing high quality performances for family and friends.
WHO
Sam is an award winning professional actor, director and writer with over 10 years of experience working in and around the performing arts. He has performed with Jack Whitehall, Will Smith and Jess Glynne as well as working professionally across TV, musicals, commercials and theatre productions.
FEES
Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
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Aaron Tonks
Branch Director
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove
- Location Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton, UK
- Ages 12 - 19
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Class Times
- Seniors - Mondays 17.30 - 19.30
- Seniors - Tuesdays 16.00 - 18.00
- Advancers - Tuesdays 18.00 - 20.00
- Branch director Aaron Tonks
WHAT
Based in the heart of Brighton and Hove, our seniors and advancers drama groups are excellent places to learn and create whilst at the same time producing fantastic original theatre and film.
It’s the perfect place to make new friends, grow in confidence and have great fun in producing high quality performances for family and friends.
WHO
Aaron Tonks had been directing with us for years and is a core member of the company. He is a wonderfully experienced, fun and professionally minded director and writer.
Aaron also works closely with all YAG directors to maintain excellent standards of directing across the groups.
FEES
Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
Request a taster session
Aaron Tonks
Branch Director
Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Kemptown, Brighton
- Location Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, Brighton BN2 1RL, United Kingdom
- Ages 11 - 19
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Class Times
- Seniors - Saturdays 13.00 - 15.00
- Seniors - Saturdays 15.05 - 17.05
- Advancers - Saturdays 17.15 - 19.15
- Branch director Aaron Tonks
WHAT
Based in the heart of Kemptown, our seniors and advancers drama groups are excellent places to learn and create whilst at the same time producing fantastic original theatre and film.
It’s the perfect place to make new friends, grow in confidence and have great fun in producing high quality performances for family and friends.
WHO
Aaron Tonks had been directing with us for years. He is a wonderfully experienced, fun and professionally minded director and actor.
Aaron also works closely with all YAG directors to maintain excellent standards of directing across the groups.
FEES
Single payment per term of £216 or 4 x payments of £54 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or clicking below.
Request a taster session
Musical Theatre Groups
Holly Ray
Branch Director
Musical Theatre, The Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove
- Location Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton, UK
- Ages 5 - 11
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Class Times
- Starters - Wednesdays 15.45 - 17.15
- Juniors - Wednesdays 17.15 - 18.45
- Branch director Holly Ray
WHAT
Our musical theatre classes give equal emphasis to acting, singing and dancing.
We believe that all three disciplines are equally important in becoming a brilliant musical theatre performer.
Our Starters group (ages 5 – 7) meets at 15.45.
Our Juniors group (ages 8 – 11) meets at 17.15.
WHO
Holly Ray had been directing with us for years. She is a wonderfully experienced, fun and professionally minded actor, singer and dancer.
FEES
Single payment per term of £164.00 or 4 x payments of £41.00 / month. This covers 10 sessions per term.
HOW DO I COME AND TRY THE GROUP?
Come and join us for a taster by emailing info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or by clicking below.