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Empowering kids to grow in confidence and perform on professional stages for over 30 years Opportunities for ALL students!

After the Success of our sister school Theatretrain Hitchin we are opening Theatretrain Stevenage in January 2018! Theatretrain has been running Nationally for 30 years and prides itself on large scale performances at prestigious West end Venues.

07/09/2026

One thing I've noticed over the years is that parents often spend far more time worrying about a child's first Theatretrain session than the child does.

By next Saturday, I'll have spoken to at least one parent who's convinced their child won't come through the door.

Then five minutes later that same child will be in a drama game, learning everyone's names and completely forgetting Mum or Dad exists.

It's happened often enough that it no longer surprises me.

🎭 5 days to go.

06/09/2026

My child never stops talking at home.

Then we get to a birthday party, a club or a new activity and suddenly they barely say a word.

Sound familiar?

One thing I've noticed over the years is that some children aren't lacking confidence at all.

They're simply deciding whether this new environment feels safe enough to show it.

I've had parents tell me their child is shy, quiet or nervous around new people.

A few months later, those same children are chatting to friends during break time, volunteering ideas in drama and looking completely different.

The confident child was there all along.

I've written a new article about why some children seem confident at home but quiet everywhere else, and what often helps them find their feet.

Read it here: https://theatretrain.co.uk/my-child-is-confident-at-home-but-quiet-everywhere-else-whats-going-on/

05/09/2026

One week to go...

This time next week, our sessions will be in full swing again.

There'll be familiar faces running through the doors, new children taking those first brave steps into class, and teachers who are just as excited to be back as the students.

I always love the start of a new term.
It's a fresh beginning.
New friendships will be made.
Confidence will start to grow.

And little moments that seem quite ordinary now will become some of the highlights of the term.

If your child is joining us for the first time, don't worry if they're feeling a few butterflies. That's completely normal, and we'll be there to help them settle in.

I can't wait to see everyone next Saturday.

Here's to another fantastic term together.

04/09/2026

"𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺."

It's something I hear from time to time, especially at the start of a new term.
And honestly, it's completely understandable.

A new child walks into the room and sees children who've been coming for months or even years.

They know where to stand.
They seem so confident.

What they don't see is that those children were once standing exactly where they are now.

I've watched it happen so many times over the years.

A child compares themselves to someone who's further along the journey, without realising they're comparing their first few weeks to someone else's second or third year.

It's not really a fair comparison.

That's why we encourage children to focus on their own progress, not someone else's.

Can they do something today that felt scary a few weeks ago?
Have they made a new friend?
Do they feel a little more confident than they did when they first walked through the door?

Those are the comparisons that really matter.

I've learnt that confidence grows much more quickly when children stop trying to catch up with everyone else and simply enjoy taking their own next step.

03/09/2026

"Do the best children always stand at the front?"

The answer is... not necessarily.

Where a child stands is about so much more than ability.

Sometimes we move children so they work with different people and build new friendships.

Sometimes it's because we want them to learn to perform in a different space.

Sometimes it's simply because the story we're telling works better with everyone in a different position.

One of the things we teach at Theatretrain is how to use the space around you.

Theatre doesn't stand still.
So neither do we.

Children are constantly moving, adapting and learning to perform wherever they are on the stage.

If a child is moved, it isn't because they've done something wrong or because someone else is "better".

It's because we're thinking about the whole picture.
The story.
The audience.
The group.

And helping every child become a confident performer, wherever they happen to be standing.

02/09/2026

People sometimes ask me what I hope children take away from Theatretrain.

Of course, I hope they enjoy performing.
I hope they make wonderful memories and feel proud when they step onto the stage.

But if you asked me what really matters...
It's the child who finds the courage to speak up.
The one who learns that making a mistake isn't the end of the world.
The one who encourages someone else who's feeling nervous.

Those are the moments that stay with me.

Because those are the skills children take with them long after they've forgotten the songs or the dance routines.

That's why I've always believed performing arts is about so much more than performing.

❤️ If you could give your child one skill to carry with them into adult life, what would it be?

01/09/2026

One of the things I love most about reviews like this is that they talk about the journey.

When children first join us, parents are often wondering how they'll settle.

Will they make friends?
Will they enjoy it?
Will they grow in confidence?

The answer doesn't usually happen overnight.
It happens week by week.

Then one day you look back and realise just how far they've come.

A huge thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It really does mean a lot to all of us.

31/08/2026

One thing I love about rehearsals is that things don't always go to plan.

A song changes.
A child is away.
Someone has to learn a different position.
A routine gets tweaked.

At first, that can feel frustrating.
Then something lovely happens.
The children simply adapt.
They help each other.
They work out a new way of doing things.
They give it another go.

I think adaptability is one of those life skills that's easy to overlook, but it's something children practise every week without even realising it.

❤️ When was the last time your child surprised you by adapting to something new?

30/08/2026

Why do we charge for Theatretrain tasters?

It's a question parents occasionally ask, and it's a fair one.

But over the years, I've realised most parents aren't really asking about the cost.

What they're actually trying to work out is:

"Is this right for my child?"

Will they settle?

Will they enjoy it?

Will they feel comfortable here?

The reason our tasters are run as full Theatretrain sessions is because those questions are difficult to answer in a quick trial.

One thing I've noticed is that children often show you far more over the course of a real morning than they do in the first ten minutes.

I've written a new article about why Theatretrain tasters work the way they do and what parents often learn from the experience.

Read it here: https://theatretrain.co.uk/why-a-full-theatretrain-taster-tells-you-more-than-a-free-trial-ever-could/

29/08/2026

One conversation I've had more times than I can count goes something like this...

"𝗪𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀."

So I ask,

"What's stopped you?"

The answer is often...

"We just weren't sure if now was the right time."

I completely understand.

Choosing a new activity for your child feels like a big decision.

You wonder if they'll enjoy it.
If they'll make friends.
If they'll settle.
If they'll still be going in six months' time.

The funny thing is...
I've never had a parent tell me they regretted giving their child the opportunity to try something new.

Sometimes it turns out it's not the right fit.
And that's absolutely okay.

But sometimes...

It's the place where they discover a new passion.
Where they make friends.
Where they grow in confidence.

And it all started because someone decided to give a taster session a chance.

If Theatretrain has been on your mind for a while, maybe this is the term to find out.

The best way to know if it's right for your child isn't to keep wondering...
It's to let them experience it for themselves.

❤️ Book your September taster here: https://www.theatretrain.co.uk/stevenage/new-customers

Address

Marriotts School, Telford Avenue
Stevenage
SG20AN

Opening Hours

1:30pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+447724433914

Website

http://www.theatretrain.co.uk/stevenage

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