Thinking, Moving and Speaking Creatively

Creative Drama Classes

The main part of each session is CREATIVE DRAMA - the students work on either a different improvisation or mini script each week!

Our classes enable children to have something to say, the confidence to say it and the creativity to make it interesting.

Our speech section develops clarity of speech and a voice to which people will want to listen. Ideal for both public speaking and one-on-one communication.

Our dynamic movement section develops physical coordination and expression. 

Our classes develop characterisation, creativity, communication, confidence and focus – all helping students feel good in themselves and around others.

Our highly enthusiastic teachers undertake ongoing, intensive training so they can deliver our exclusive curriculum to the high standards we expect. This adds to the degree-level qualifications that all staff possess so that every child is fully involved and motivated throughout every lesson. All teachers and Studio Assistants over 16 are, of course, DBS cleared.

2 FOR £20 Trial Sessions

At Drama Kids York, we are passionate about nurturing and developing these important life skills in children of all ages and abilities through our lively and engaging sessions designed to stimulate the imagination and creative expression. Our drama classes for children cover the areas of York (Earswick, Acomb, Heslington and Wigginton), Rossett Acre, Selby, Pannal, Garforth, Harrogate and Driffield.

CARYN Walton-Binns

Inspiration Award 2024

Franchisee of the Year 2022

Hi I’m Caryn, I’ve been with the York branch of Drama Kids for 17 years, 10 of them as Principal.

It is my absolute joy to watch children grow in Confidence, Creativity and Performance Skills; to see so many smiles and laughter as they communicate in real life rather than glued to a screen.

I firmly believe that every child needs to be valued and nurtured as an individual – in our classes there is huge encouragement and absolutely no pressure.

I started attending drama classes at the age of 10 and even went on stage as Guy Fawkes this summer when a student dropped out close to the performance to support the class - I learned the lines and LOVED it!

I have a BA (Hons) in English from the University of Durham and LAMDA Acting Grade VI . My husband, Jon, is very involved in Drama Kids and is responsible for designing and building the sets for the summer productions.

KIEREN Hardy

Kieren has been making stories for as long as he can remember, directing and producing his first feature length play at 15! He has a degree in film production from the University for the Creative Arts and graduated in July 2022.

Since graduating, Kieren has been working as a children's drama teacher with Northern Performing Arts, Performatots and Drama Kids - alongside running Tangent Media Ltd, focusing on family-friendly Youth Theatre Education.

Kieren has directed shows with The Easingwold Players, including Jungle Book - and couldn't be more proud of them.

Kieren has so much creative energy and enthusiasm if you could bottle it he'd make millions! And he cares about every child he teachers.

LAURA Castle

Laura has a MA Community Theatre Degree and a B.A. (Hons) Theatre degree both from York St. John University. She has been teaching with Drama Kids for six years and is also a well-known and loved presenter with York Mix Radio.

Laura has been involved in drama from a very young age, playing Maid Marion in Robin Hood the Musical at school and as football star Lily Parr in professional production of Not A Game For Girls, as well as playing Medea and Maria Callas in Opera. Recently she has played a police officer in Happy Valley and regularly appears in pantomime at The Joseph Rowntree Theatre - last year she played The Fairy Godmother in Cinderella.

Laura has over 12 years’ experience teaching drama to children from the ages of 3 up to 19. She has an absolute passion for drama and is always amazed at the positive effect drama has had on her and the students she has taught.

Laura is an amazing teacher, who puts a huge amount of effort into preparing and delivering sessions. She aims to bring out the best in every child she teaches, allowing them to progress at their own pace.