Our Classes
CLASS ACT THEATRIX offer performing arts classes taught by TV and Musical Theatre professionals with direct links to the industry. Since opening, we have proudly opened a gateway for over 150 students to reach their professional performance debuts on both TV and stage.
Tuesday Acting Academy
Our Tuesday Academy focuses on acting through many different means. Including Script work, devising, improvisation and many more. Our classes are as follow:
6-7pm - CLASS 2 - Drama for year 3 - 6
7-8pm - CLASS 3 - Drama for year 7 - 9
8-9pm - CLASS 4 - Drama for year 10 - 13
Act-Dance-Sing Academy
In our ACT-DANCE-SING academy the students are split into age appropriate groups and spend 40 minutes intensively working on each discipline. With opportunity for solo or ‘step out’ moments as they grow in confidence and ability, this class really challenges and encourages the child in equal measure. Professional performance opportunities and auditions are available with this ultimate 'Triple Threat' training from our industry professional teachers!
Kit-Cats
An introduction to performance skills highlighting practical techniques and different styles needed in the performing arts. Whether your child is a natural born performer or perhaps needs a little boost of encouragement, we work with them to improve and enjoy their growth.... The KIT-CATS class is here to help! With a focus on fun, creativity, imagination, friendships and ‘making confident the new normal’, our high energy approach allows your little one to thrive and blossom in a safe environment.
Private Lessons
Be taught by our professional tutors in 1-2-1 sessions. Over the past 7 years, we have sat over 300 LCM & LAMDA exams receiving a 100% pass rate and a 95% Distinction rate.
We offer private singing and acting lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Lessons are 30 minutes, weekly during term time.
CAT TROOP
This is our elite Musical Theatre Ensemble. We focus on musical theatre, commercial & contemporary dance fusion with musical theatre and pop singing influence. The ultimate triple threat training! Students must be age 9+.
TROOP also has multiple exciting performance opportunities and is involved with external projects. Class runs 10-11.30am Saturday at The CAT Studio Drayton Road, Kings Heath.
*Audition based
Bfourteen Choir
Bfourteen is our elite choir with over 40 students involved. Our Bfourteen choir has had the privilege of working on some fantastic projects over the years. Including being invited to perform at two shows with the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra, performing vocals under Sir Ian McKellan's narration in Oscar Shortlisted Shortfilm "The One Note Man", singing alongside X-Factor Winner Joe McElderry and West End Superstar Kerry Ellis at the concerts, and much more!
*Only available for current CAT Students. Audition based
Advanced Performers
YOUR AMBITION. YOUR NEXT STEP.
You love performing. You’re ready to be challenged. And you want training that brings out more of what you can do.
Advanced Performers at Class Act Theatrix is for committed performers who want to raise their standard, build confidence and develop the skills to stand out on stage and in the audition room.
Already training in dance? Strengthen your singing and acting to match your dance skills, bringing greater versatility, character and connection to your performances. If musical theatre is your ambition, this is your opportunity to develop all three disciplines together.
Whether you’re preparing for drama school auditions, looking to complement your current training or simply ready to push yourself further, you’ll work alongside people who share your drive.
Training includes:
• Acting technique and monologue preparation
• Singing technique and vocal audition preparation
• Acting through song, connecting character, emotion and voice
• Dance and choreography
• Choosing songs and monologues that showcase your strengths
• Live performance opportunities
Our students have gained places at Performers College, PPA, Addict Dance Academy, Emil Dale, Urdang Academy, Wilkes Academy and Renaissance Arts Conservatoire.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Students who do not currently attend Class Act Theatrix must be aged 17 or over. Fees are £60 per month, plus an annual membership fee of £25. You can attend alongside your current dance school with your principal’s permission.
Current Class Act Theatrix students under 17 must also attend a main CAT academy class to take part in Advanced Performers.
COME AND SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN DO
Start with a two week trial audition, delivered through practical workshops. Experience the training, meet the group and give us the chance to see your potential. Afterwards, you’ll receive feedback and find out whether we can offer you a place.