Directions Theatre Arts is a trusted theatre school in Chesterfield, delivering high-quality performing arts education for children and young people. Our drama school helps students develop confidence, communication skills and a passion for performance through creative and enjoyable classes.
From children’s acting classes and musical theatre to improvisation classes, our performing arts academy provides opportunities for students to learn new skills, express themselves and grow as performers. We welcome students from Chesterfield and surrounding areas, including Derbyshire, Sheffield, Mansfield and Worksop.
Our children’s acting classes help young performers develop confidence, imagination and stage skills. Students explore character development, storytelling, voice techniques and performance skills through fun and engaging drama activities. Our classes are suitable for different abilities and encourage creativity while helping children feel comfortable performing in front of others.
Our musical theatre classes combine acting, singing and movement to create exciting performance experiences. Students learn how to develop stage presence, improve confidence and work as part of a team. Through rehearsals and creative activities, our performers gain valuable skills while enjoying the energy and excitement of musical theatre.
Our improvisation classes encourage students to think creatively, respond confidently, and develop quick-thinking skills. Improvisation helps young performers build confidence, communication and teamwork while creating spontaneous scenes and characters. These sessions are a fun way to improve performance ability in a relaxed and supportive setting.
At Directions Theatre Arts, our services are designed to support young performers at every stage of their creative journey. Through structured lessons, practical activities and professional guidance, students can develop acting, movement and communication skills while building confidence. Our performing arts programmes focus on creating a positive learning environment where every student can explore their creativity. Whether they are new to performance or looking to develop existing skills, our theatre classes provide rewarding experiences that encourage personal growth and a love of the arts.
Directions Theatre Arts welcomes children and young people who want to explore acting, performing arts and creative expression. Contact us for current class age groups and availability.
Theatre classes include activities such as acting exercises, performance skills, character work, movement, improvisation and creative games designed to build confidence.
No. Our drama school welcomes beginners as well as students with previous performance experience. Classes are designed to support different abilities.
Performing arts can help children improve confidence, communication, teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills while developing performance techniques.
Directions Theatre Arts is based in Chesterfield and welcomes students from surrounding areas, including Derbyshire, Sheffield, Mansfield and Worksop.
Our theatre school provides supportive and creative training where students can develop performance skills, make friends and enjoy learning through the arts.
