Easter School
Does your young actor want to improve their skills, make new friends and work with industry professionals? Maybe they just want to have fun over your Easter break surrounded by like minded people? Our YAC Easter Workshops are for them! Our much-loved Easter Schools are always a holiday highlight and we’re thrilled to announce our Easter School 2026!”
Join us for a week of outstanding workshops run by industry professionals. From TV and Film to Special FX Make Up, Improvisation to Stage Combat, Musical Theatre and Shakespeare, our Easter Workshops are the most dramatic way to spend the holidays. Packed with fun, energy and creativity we promise to bring you the very best drama training around.
With the option to take part in one jam packed workshop day or ALL FOUR fantastic days, we promise it will be the highlight of your actor’s Easter!
Each Day – Juniors – (10am – 1pm) Seniors (2pm – 5pm)
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Monday 30th March - Special FX Makeup
Here at the Young Actors Company, we know that brilliant performers are shaped not only by what happens under the spotlight but also by understanding the artistry behind the scenes.
That is why we are thrilled to introduce our Special Effects Makeup Workshop, an experience highly requested by our young actors. Guided by a professional makeup artist and industry practitioner, participants will dive hands on into the transformative magic of SFX, learning how to craft striking, camera ready illusions for both stage and screen. From realistic cuts and burns to convincing bruises and beyond, this workshop blends creativity with technical skills, giving young performers an entirely new layer of storytelling power. Expect imagination, artistry, and a little movie magic.
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Tuesday 31st March - Musical Theatre
The studio will ring with rhythm, energy, and West End sparkle as we welcome a professional musical theatre performer for an unforgettable Musical Theatre Workshop.
Blending the three essential disciplines: singing, dancing, and acting, this vibrant session invites young actors to stretch their versatility, sharpen technique and have fun! Through dynamic choreography, vocal work, and character driven performance, participants will gain a valuable glimpse into the professional world of musical theatre while building skills that translate across stage and screen. Expect confidence boosting challenges, creative discovery, and a glorious burst of theatrical joy.
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Wednesday 1st April - Acting For Screen
This workshop is a true gem, led by Robyn Holdaway, recognised from acclaimed television and stage roles such as ‘Sex Education’, AMC’s ‘Moonhaven’, BBC’s ‘Strike: Lethal White’ and celebrated for powerful audiobook performances including Our Wives Under the Sea. In this immersive screen acting masterclass, young actors will step into the world of camera performance, exploring how to deliver truthful, nuanced work for the lens. From mastering subtle expression and emotional authenticity to learning the art of self-taping and understanding industry expectations, this session offers invaluable insight into the craft and business of acting for screen. Expect a dynamic, inspiring experience designed to ignite confidence, sharpen technique, and give performers the tools they need to shine on camera.
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Thursday 2nd April - Stage Combat
Get ready to bring the action this Easter with our thrilling Stage Combat Workshop, designed especially for young performers who love high-energy, dramatic storytelling. Led by an expert director, this dynamic session introduces actors to the exciting world of stage and screen combat, teaching them how to choreograph and perform convincing fight scenes safely and professionally. Young actors will learn the fundamentals of punches, falls, reactions, and physical storytelling, discovering how performers make every moment look powerful, precise, and real, while always staying in control. Perfect for actors who want to expand their skill set, boost confidence, and add intensity to their performances, this workshop is packed with adrenaline, technique, and unforgettable fun.
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Prices
Fee: £45 per day or £155 for the week
Sibling Discount: £40 per day or £135 for the week
Please note – the first £30 of all payments is NON-REFUNDABLE in the event of member cancellation
