Junior Theatre Company

Combined acting & musical theatre for 8-14yrs

Junior Theatre Company offers an engaging blend of acting, dance, and musical theatre for children aged 8-14. Our Saturday sessions provide expert training, exciting productions, and opportunities to achieve recognised qualifications—all within a supportive and welcoming community. With affordable fees and fantastic member perks, including free workshops and theatre trips, your child will develop real skills and make lifelong memories.

3 hours a week, £150 a term, two shows a year & one theatre trip!

With spots filling up fast, now is the time to apply! Don’t miss out on your chance to secure one of the few remaining spaces. We’re still offering a FREE two-week trial, so act quickly to reserve your child's place. If spaces run out, we’ll add you to our waiting list, so you’ll be first in line when openings become available. Register today to ensure your child doesn’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

Next shows:

Madagascar - March 2025.

Artemis at 18 - The Lexicon - Fundraiser - June 2035

Disney’s Dare to Dream - July 2025

Next Exams (compulsory in summer term)

RSL Musical Theatre - July 2025.

Our juniors are amazing. They are a bubbly outgoing group who embrace new cast members and immerse them in their company.

Our programme is designed for young performers aged 8-14 who are passionate about the arts. Whether your child is a confident performer or enjoys working behind the scenes, we provide tailored training that challenges and inspires. Students take part in professional-quality productions, and annually work towards LAMDA or RSL Musical Theatre exams. In 2024, 100% of our students achieved Merits or Distinctions!

• 3 hours per week, plus spring and summer shows!

• RSL Musical Theatre Exams (summer, compulsory, any members who want to skip exams move to Youth Theatre for summer term).

• Madagascar - March 2025 - Wilde Theatre

• Disney Dare to Dream Showcase July 2025

• Artemis at 18 Festival June 2025

• FREE school trip to watch the South Hill Park pantomime 30th November 2024

• Ofsted registered - we accept Childcare Vouchers

• Discounts on holiday workshops (and first refusal on paid for events)

• Progression - move up to the teen company when old enough, with a progression plan before moving up.

• Clear progression targets - track all the effort put in by the young performers.

• Our year 8/9 learners can attend 2 hours of Medusa (teen company) intensive workshops 3 times a year, taught by guest and Artemis college staff. These happen outside normal class times, usually on a Sunday.

• The Juniors are aged 8-14, a mix of boys and girls. Some have loads of experience and like to be at the centre of things, others are quieter and like to have fewer lines in shows but help with costume, props, directing, choreography and technical aspects. They are one big happy family who support and mentor one another.

We work as one junior company for most of the session, but sometimes join with Medusa Young Company (our teens and young adults) on more advanced technique sessions, rehearsals and exams (when taken).

Students take group exams in summer term - the exam training is included in the class fees, the exam fee is additional. Exams happen each summer and all members must participate (for anyone who wishes to skips exams - they can swap to Thursday Youth Theatre for a term, and still appear in the showcase).

Once they reach 14, our oldest cast have the option to move up into Medusa (subject to spaces being available). They can take part in Medusa companyclass for free in the half term they officially turn 14, and then move up fully after their next Junior Company show is complete.

All new members are offered a FREE two week trial.

Annual Student Subscription Membership £110pp per year (due at the start of term, once a year). Includes bespoke uniform tee shirt and hoodie, class bag, script books, show costumes & theatre trip. Allows discounts, advance booking and where available free places on members only holiday courses. The fee is reduced for anyone beginning after February half term in the academic year.

Class fees (per term): £150 per person (3 hours a week plus all other show and event times).

Term fees can be split over 3 months but must be arranged at the first class. (Sept-Dec, Jan-April, May-Aug).

Tickets for shows: Tickets for shows vary in price. Our shows are all non profit and heavily subsidised. They are produced in large professional theatres, to studio theatre spaces.

Help with fees: If you claim Universal Credit - please reach out to us! You maybe able to claim up to 80% of your fees back from the government.

Exams: Exams are charged at cost, and are part of summer term (this is the main aim of summer term and it concludes with exams and a showcase of the work). On average £21-£80 per exam. Scholarships do not cover exam fees.

Uniform: All JTC cast must have a uniform kit. This is included in the membership fee.

Terms and Conditions

For full Terms and Conditions of participation, please click HERE

Team One: Saturday 9am-12pm, Whitegrove Youth and Community Centre.

Team Two: Saturday 12.30pm-3.30pm, Whitegrove Youth and Community Centre.

Students currently take qualifications with RSL in Musical Theatre. In 2024 100% of children taking grades gained a Merit or Distinction!

Did you know our members enjoy free classes and workshops? We never ask parents for additional fees if we need to add extra days to rehearse a show. We also offer free holiday classes in dance, cheer and acting throughout the year.

Upcoming Shows