Drama Geeks is our heart - a mixed-age class where children aged 4 to 18 learn together, support each other, and develop real stagecraft and performance skills in a safe, joyful environment.

Sessions focus on the fundamentals of stage acting, vocal harmonies, character development and working as a group towards a full production. No experience needed. Children join at any point in the year and go at their own pace. Sessions run on Saturdays at The Customs House, South Shields, and Thursdays at Cleadon Methodist Church.

What they'll learn

Skills we build together

  • Acting Technique

    Character work, improvisation, script reading and performance - building confidence on stage through play and practice.

  • Singing & Vocal Work

    Group singing, breath control and vocal projection - from simple songs to full musical theatre numbers.

  • Movement & Dance

    Choreography, physical storytelling and performance movement - skills that translate across every discipline.

  • Teamwork & Ensemble

    Collaboration, listening and trust - the essential skills that make great performers and great people.

  • Confidence & Self-Expression

    Every session celebrates effort. Children leave feeling seen, proud, and excited to come back next week.

What to expect

A typical Drama Geeks session

Warm-up

Drama games and vocal warm-ups to get the group energised, focused and ready to perform.

Recap

Focused work on acting, singing or movement - technique that feeds directly into the term's production.

Production Rehearsal

Scene work, songs and choreography for the term's show - real rehearsal process, real performance standards.

Cool-down & Share

A moment to reflect, celebrate what was made, and wind down as a group before the session ends.

Logistics

Where & when

The Customs House, South Shields

Day
Saturdays
Times
9am–11am & 1pm–3pm (main class) · 11am–11:45am (Extra Drama, ages 4–12)
Duration
2 hours (main class) · 45 minutes (Extra Drama)
Parent stay?
No - drop off and collect

Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES

Cleadon Methodist Church

Day
Thursdays
Sessions
Group Singing class & 1-to-1 singing lessons (contact us for availability)
Parent stay?
No - drop off and collect

Cleadon, Sunderland, SR6 7QU

When & where

Sessions this term

Saturday - The Customs House, South Shields

📍 The Customs House, South Shields

Main Production Class - 9am–11am

Currently working on: Shrek Jr (performing June 2026), then 10th anniversary show at The Customs House (July 2027)

Enquire to Book

📍 The Customs House, South Shields

Extra Drama - 11am–11:45am (ages 4–12)

Basics of acting technique - drama games, exploring practitioners, improvisation and devising

Enquire to Book

📍 The Customs House, South Shields

Main Production Class - 1pm–3pm

Currently working on: Shrek Jr (performing June 2026), then 10th anniversary show at The Customs House (July 2027)

Enquire to Book

Thursday - Cleadon Methodist Church

📍 Cleadon Methodist Church

Group Singing Class

Vocal technique and harmonies, working towards competitions and events throughout the year

Enquire to Book

📍 Cleadon Methodist Church

1-to-1 Singing Lessons

Individual singing lessons - contact us for availability and pricing

Enquire About 1-to-1 Lessons
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