Our Groups
Emma Kelly
Branch Director
Scout Hut, Brown Twins Road, High St, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks BN6 9XT
- Location Scout Hut, Brown Twins Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, UK
- Ages School Years 7-10
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Class Times
- Fridays 16.30 - 18.30
- Branch director Emma Kelly
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
Emma is the founder and artistic director of Wild Elk Productions.
As a playwright, Emma has written for both youth and adults, with over 20 plays produced to date.
An experienced theatre maker and educator, Emma continues to blend her passion for site-specific theatre and community engagement with her love of writing for stage and screen.
FEES
COMPANY (school years 7-10 ) = 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
Holly Ray
Branch Director
Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove BN3 3AE
- Location Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK
- Ages School Years 7 - 10
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Class Times
- Company - Tuesdays 18.00 - 20.00
- Branch director Holly Ray
WHAT
Based in the heart of Brighton and Hove, our company drama group has 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.
Request a taster session
Emma Kelly
Branch Director
St George’s In The Crypt, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove BN2 1ED
- Location Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, Brighton BN2 1RL, United Kingdom
- Ages School Years 7-10
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Class Times
- Company - Saturdays 17.00 - 19.00
- Branch director Emma Kelly
WHAT
Based in the heart of Kemptown, our seniors drama group is an excellent place 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
Emma is the founder and artistic director of Wild Elk Productions.
As a playwright, Emma has written for both youth and adults, with over 20 plays produced to date.
An experienced theatre maker and educator, Emma continues to blend her passion for site-specific theatre and community engagement with her love of writing for stage and screen.
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
Emma Kelly
Branch Director
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove BN1 5AE
- Location The Church of the Good Shepherd, 272 Dyke Road, BN1 5AE
- Ages School Years 4-6
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Class Times
- Juniors - Saturdays 14.00 - 16.00
- Branch director Emma Kelly
WHAT
Our junior groups are a mixture of young actors who have done some drama and those who are totally new to acting.
It’s the perfect place to make new friends, grow in confidence and have great fun producing performances for family and friends.
WHO
Emma is the founder and artistic director of Wild Elk Productions, established in 2023 with the debut of her award-nominated play 2145 at Brighton Fringe. She has been commissioned both in the UK and internationally.
Emma directed performance installations at festivals and pursued a career in drama education, earning a qualification from LAMDA as a drama coach.
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
Kyle Brown
Branch Director
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Brighton and Hove BN1 5AE
- Location Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton, UK
- Ages School Years 7 - 10
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Class Times
- Company - Mondays 17.30 - 19.30
- Branch director Kyle Brown
WHAT
Based in the heart of Brighton and Hove, our company drama group is an excellent place 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
Kyle has over 14 years’ experience as a drama teacher, where he combines his passion for writing, physical theatre, and in-depth character work.
He has also directed award-winning productions of The Terrible Fate of Humpty Dumpty, Bouncers, and Shakers at the Oxted Theatre Festival at The Barn Theatre.
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
Holly Ray
Branch Director
Musical Theatre, Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Rd, Brighton and Hove BN1 6RB
- Location Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK
- Ages School Years 7-10
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Class Times
- Company - Wednesdays 18.00 - 20.00
- 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 Juniors group (school years 4-6) meets at 16.00 – 18.00
Our Company (school years 7-10) meets at 18.00 – 20.00
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 £216.00 or 4 x payments of £54.00 / 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.
Request a taster session
Holly Ray
Branch Director
Musical Theatre, Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Rd, Brighton and Hove BN1 6RB
- Location Knoyle Hall, Knoyle Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK
- Ages School Years 4-6
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Class Times
- Juniors - Wednesdays 16.00 - 18.00
- 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 Juniors group (school years 4-6) meets at 16.00 – 18.00
Our Company (school years 7-10) meets at 18.00 – 20.00
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 £216.00 or 4 x payments of £54.00 / 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.