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FREE musical theatre workshops for Islington children

Children who love to sing, dance and perform on stage, are being offered the exciting opportunity to join FREE dance and drama workshops led by professional actors and dancers. The courses, which are run by East-Side Educational Trust and supported by CEA @ Islington, are open to all Islington young people aged 9-11.

Enthusiastic and committed children will be offered a free place on a series of Musical Theatre workshops running at four different primary schools in Islington. The Dance & Drama workshops teaches acting, singing and dancing under the guidance of professional dancers and performers from top West End shows. Course participants will learn great new skills, make new friends, and work towards a public performance. 

Sounds interesting? The workshops have already begun and places are limited so call East-Side Educational Trust straight away on 020 7489 2032 for an application form.

Sessions take place at four different Islington primary schools, and you are welcome to join the workshops at the school nearest to where you live:

Pooles Park Primary School (Lennox Road, N4 3NW) on every Wednesday from 4-6pm

Copenhagen Primary School (Treaty Street, N1 OUF) on every Wednesday from 4-6pm

Grafton Primary School (Eburne Road, N7 6AR) on every Wednesday from 4-6pm

Newington Green School (Matthias Road, N16 8NP) on every Thursday from 4-6pm

Application forms from East-Side Educational Trust 020 7489 2032

Background information on East-Side Educational Trust

East-Side Educational Trust is a registered charity whose mission is to raise young peoples’ standards in language and literacy and to promote independent learning through the use of the creative arts and drama. East-Side facilitators are all experienced arts practitioners with professional experience who are committed to ensuring that participants in their workshops achieve their full potential.

CEA@Islington contact:

Louise Trewavas, Head of Communications, CEA@Islington

t: 0207 527 5826

e: louise.trewavas.cea@islington.gov.uk

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