Trestle School of Drama

Trestle School of Drama is fully inclusive and runs weekly sessions for ages 4-21 years. With nearly 40 years’ experience in arts and education and a wide range of expert specialists at our finger tips Trestle is the perfect place to start your journey with drama and grow with us.

The longest standing professional theatre company in St Albans offers its students the opportunity to work, learn and play at Trestle inspiring them to grow in confidence, make friends, improve communication and explore their creativity.

We aim to create a stimulating and professional environment within which our participants can find their own creative expression. All tutors are Trestle trained and DBS checked.

BEGIN
SATURDAYS 9am-9.45am
For ages 4-6
Get started with drama and learn key skills through creative play.

EMERGE
SATURDAYS 1.30pm-4.30pm
For ages 7-10
Build your skills and begin to explore creating your own stories to share on stage. Gain experience in text, movement and ensemble vocal work.

EVOLVE (Create)
FRIDAYS 5pm-8pm
For ages 11-15
Learn more about creating your own performances with a focus on movement and devising.

EVOLVE (Act)
SATURDAYS 10am-1pm
For ages 11-15
Develop your acting skills with a focus on text and voice.

ADVANCE
THURSDAYS 6pm-9pm
For ages 16-21
Develop your artistic process in intensive cross art sessions tailored to your needs be it, drama school prep/ text work /movement or advanced skill development.

COST: £22.50 per 3 hour session / £7.50 per 45 min session for BEGIN participants, paid in termly installments. Bursaries are available where financial support is needed.