Attic Theatre School
BEST FOR
Ages 3-21
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
Weekly acting, singing and dance classes for ages 3 to 21, starting with a free taster session.
This is a proper drama school setup, not a one-off workshop. Kids work through acting classes, musical theatre training, contemporary dance, singing lessons and LAMDA training, plus play reading classes for the ones who'd rather analyse a script than belt out a show tune. With classes stretching from age 3 right up to 21, a younger sibling and an older teenager could plausibly both be enrolled at the same time.
The way in is a free taster session in whichever class catches your eye. The site says the point of it is to sit down with your child and work out what they're actually passionate about, rather than just slotting them into whatever's got space, which is a nicer approach than most places bother with.
For a 3-year-old this is probably more about confidence and having a go than serious training, while the LAMDA route suggests older kids get something with real structure and progression behind it. If your child's the type who's already doing accents in the back seat of the car, this looks built for them.
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 21, from first tasters to serious LAMDA training
- Start with a free taster session rather than booking straight into a term
- LAMDA training is offered here, useful if your child's aiming for exams or grades down the line
- Play reading classes are a good shout for a child who loves scripts but isn't fussed about performing
Plan your visit
How do we get started?
Book a free taster session in whichever class fits. They meet with you first to find out what your child's actually interested in before placing them.
What ages do you take?
Classes run from age 3 up to 21, so there's room for a younger one starting out and an older teenager working towards something more serious.
What kind of classes are there?
Acting, musical theatre, contemporary dance, singing and LAMDA training, plus play reading classes for kids who prefer the script side of things.
Is LAMDA training part of it?
Yes, LAMDA training is offered alongside the acting, singing and dance classes.
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