At the weekends we offer a distinctive programme of in-person and online drama, dance, filmmaking and musical theatre courses for children and young people led by experienced tutors and industry professionals.
All classes will challenge you to stretch your imagination and offer the chance to meet like-minded people in a fun and supportive environment.
We want to ensure as many children and young people as possible can access the performing and production arts education that is offered through Short Courses – please see our Financial Support pages for information about bursary and scholarship opportunities to support your learning.
Please note, if you book two courses you will be entitled to a 10% discount on the second course. You can email shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk for more information.
Yearlong Classes
Primary 1 – 7 Classes
- Drama (ages 3-4), Saturdays, 9:30am – 10:15am
- Drama (Primary 1-2), Saturdays, 9:30am – 11am
- Drama (Primary 3-4), Saturdays, 11:15am – 12:45pm
- Drama (Primary 5-7), Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:30pm
- Musical Theatre (Primary 1-2), Saturdays, 11:15am – 12:45pm
- Musical Theatre (Primary 3-4), Saturdays, 9:30am – 11am
- Musical Theatre (Primary 5-7), Saturdays, 1:15pm – 3:15pm
- Acting Skills (Primary 5-7), Tuesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm
- Musical Theatre Skills (Primary 5-7), Wednesdays, 6pm – 7:30pm
Secondary 1-6 Classes
- Drama (Secondary 1-2), Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
- Drama (Secondary 3-4), Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
- Drama (Secondary 5-6), Saturdays, 10am – 12pm
- Filmmaking (Secondary 1-6), Saturdays 10am – 12pm
- Musical Theatre (Secondary 1-6), Saturdays, 1pm-4pm
- Acting: Performance Ensemble (Secondary 1-6), Saturdays, 1pm – 4pm
- Acting and Filmmaking (Secondary 1-6), Saturdays, 1pm – 4pm
- Acting Skills (Secondary 1-6), Tuesdays, 6pm – 8pm
- Musical Theatre Skills (Secondary 1-6), Wednesdays, 6pm – 8pm
- Auditioning for Drama School (16+), Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Music
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online), Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm – 18 Sept – 6 Nov
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online), Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm – 22 Jan – 4 Mar
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory (Online), Mondays, 6pm – 7:30pm – 15 Apr – 27 May
You might also be interested in our Audition and Interview Preparation and Summer School courses.
Please be aware that spaces on our courses are limited, book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions about the course before booking please contact us shortcourses@rcs.ac.uk we will be pleased to help.
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