Arts1

Arts1 Arts1 is a drama school based in Milton Keynes, providing part-time classes and full-time training

Arts1 is an independent theatre school based in Milton Keynes, providing a range of part-time performing arts classes and workshops for children, young people and adults. Our award winning sixth form courses have a reputation for excellence with our graduates progressing to world renowned performing arts institutions. Founded in 2006 our aim is to inspire our students to achieve their potential in

performance through learning from our excellent teachers and industry mentors in a safe and nurturing environment. Led by Principal and co-founder Rebecca Carrington and internationally recognised Estill voice coach James Grimsey, the team combine their experience from working within leading institutions and drama schools with their vision for excellence. The school is set apart by its caring approach to developing the regions top talent and was the winner of the BTEC Showstopper Awards in 2018.

We’re looking to expand our roster of Directors and Choreographers to work with us on a variety of projects 🙌Across our ...
17/06/2026

We’re looking to expand our roster of Directors and Choreographers to work with us on a variety of projects 🙌

Across our sixth form and degree, we’re seeking directors and choreographers across a variety of disciplines to lead projects including song and dance productions, integrated performance work and other performance projects.

If this sounds like you (or you can tag a friend in the comments 👀) then please email [email protected] with your CV.

Can we do it all over again? 🥹A huge congratulations to our Sixth Form students who have just finished 3 fantastic perfo...
13/06/2026

Can we do it all over again? 🥹

A huge congratulations to our Sixth Form students who have just finished 3 fantastic performances of their end of year Showcase. We are all so proud of you.

Creative Team
Choreographers: Leanne Hughes, Sophie Watts, Adam Scott, Jenna Carey Miles, Abz Kareem
Musical Direction: Amy Shackcloth
Lighting: Jack Weir
Sound: Ari Levy
Production: Ben Lucas
Photography: DANNY KAAN

Merrily We Roll Along • Year 1 Degree 🙌Big congrats to our first year degree students today as they performed Stephen So...
12/06/2026

Merrily We Roll Along • Year 1 Degree 🙌

Big congrats to our first year degree students today as they performed Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Tom O’Brien & Allyson Ava Brown, and Musical Direction by Dan Smith.

Amazing work team! 🫶

We go again. 2 more today! 🫶
12/06/2026

We go again. 2 more today! 🫶

Showcase ‘26 starts TONIGHT. Let’s go team 🫶
11/06/2026

Showcase ‘26 starts TONIGHT. Let’s go team 🫶

11/06/2026

Showcase ‘26 kicks off tonight! Fancy a little look into what to expect? 👀

This is a 2025 Pop Medley arranged by our very own Amy Shackcloth!

A huge congratulations to Arts1 student Matilda on being offered a place on the Junior Associates Programme at the The R...
10/06/2026

A huge congratulations to Arts1 student Matilda on being offered a place on the Junior Associates Programme at the The Royal Ballet School 🙌

The Junior Associates Programme offers talented young dancers the opportunity to develop their training alongside their regular classes, learning from world-class teachers!

We are incredibly proud of Matilda and all the hard work, dedication and passion she has shown over the years at Arts1. Well done Matilda!

Singer’s Stage: Decades 🎶 📸
09/06/2026

Singer’s Stage: Decades 🎶

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Midbucks Festival Week 1! ✅Congrats to all of our wonderful students who performed at Mid Bucks Performing Arts Festival...
08/06/2026

Midbucks Festival Week 1! ✅

Congrats to all of our wonderful students who performed at Mid Bucks Performing Arts Festival on their first weekend.

1st Lilah Modern Solo
1st Agnes Lilah Matilda Modern Trio
2nd Alice Mt Solo
3rd Agnes Modern Solo
3rd Inter Small Lyrical Group
4th Agnes and Matilda Modern Duet
4th Eva Modern Solo
4th Cleo Narrative Solo

Well done everybody! 🙌

Address

Sunrise Parkway
Milton Keynes
MK146LS

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+441908604756

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