Centrestage is a school set up by professional actress Julie Dawn Cole, better known to some as ‘Veruca Salt” from the original film ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’, with Gene Wilder.

CentreStage is a Saturday morning school that aims to develop children’s performance skills. We believe that these skills are essential in all walks of life. High achievers need to be able to communicate and express themselves, and CentreStage gives children the chance to develop these skills, together with self-confidence and imagination. Boredom is not in our vocabulary.

Working in small teams, children get the chance to develop their self-confidence and are encouraged to achieve their full potential. And the bonus is – it’s fun!

CentreStage is not about finding out who’s the best, nor is it about turning children into professional performers. It’s about giving them the self-assurance to ‘get up and have a go’, which will give them the ability to present themselves with confidence in later life.

We cater for children from 7 – 15 years, with three hours hard but rewarding work on Saturday mornings, no more rushing from venue to venue, all our activities take place under one roof. The morning is divided into three sessions with three separate teachers for drama, singing and movement.

Our terms run for ten weeks, with a half term break to coincide with local schools and we hold regular end of term demonstrations for parents.