Local Groups and Organisations

Youth Theatres and Stage Schools

Arts groups and organisations operating in Solihull and around

Fame Performing Arts

Tuition in dance, drama, singing and overall performance. Shows are performed each term. Classes in tap dance, street dance and private singing lessons also available.
Based at: St James School, Halifax Rd, Shirley
Meeting: Saturdays 10.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 5.00pm (Term time)Age: 5 - 16 year olds
Contact:  Linda Hale, 259 Stratford Rd., Shirley, Solihull B90 3AL
01564 743136
Email: fame.school@btconnect.com
Website: http://www.fameschool.org.uk/

Playbox Theatre

Theatre dedicated to working with children or young people. Weekly training in Solihull includes Mime, movement, improvisation, etc.
Based at: Solihull Arts Complex
Meeting: Saturday morning, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Age: 5 - 22yr olds
Contact: Emily McGill/Nikki Cross, The Dream Factory, Shelly Avenue, Warwick, CV34 6LE
01926 419555
Email: nikki@playboxtheatre.com
Website: http://www.playboxtheatre.com/

SOSage Factory

Youth group performing full-scale musicals and concerts, learning theatre skills, drama, singing, dance and improvisation.
Based at: Knowle United Reformed Church Hall, Station Road, Knowle
Meeting: Saturday, 2.30-4.30pm
Ages: 9-18
Contact: Lucilla Lang, 96 Tilehouse Green Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9ER
01564 773128
Email: sosagefactory@aol.com

Fordbridge Youth & Community Theatre Company

Producing new theatre and musical theatre with the residents of Fordbridge
Based at: Chapelhouse Boys and Girls Club
Meeting: Mondays 4.30pm and Wednesdays 4.30pm
Ages: 3-99
Contact: Anita on 0121 788 3123 or 07960922335
Email: enquiries@fyctc.org.uk
Website: www.fyctc2.mfbiz.com/

Spotlight Stage School

Youth Theatre workshops for children aged 3-18 years with an interest in drama, singing and dance. Regular performances at prestigious venues and examinations recognised by the government. Agency for professional representation.
Based at: Kingfisher Infant School, Smiths Wood
Meeting: Classes every day, but mainly Saturdays for Youth Theatre
Ages: 3-18 years
Contact: Vicky Richards, 8 Tackford Close, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36-9TA
0121-242-3904 / 07775-631316
Website: http://www.spotlightstageschool.co.uk/

SoLO North and South Arts Group

Performing Arts groups for young people with and without learning difficulties (14-25)
Based at: Langley School & Chelmsley Wood Baptist Church
Meeting Times: 7-9pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Contact: SoLO St Andrews Centre, Pike Drive, Chelmsley Wood, B37 7US
Website: http://www.solihullsolo.co.uk/

Brit Youth Theatre

Next Production Oliver! at The Old Rep Birmingham (June07). Tuition by working professional performers. This is a performance based theare school.
Based at: Shelly Farm Community Centre
Meeting: Saturday 12.30-5.30
Ages: 6-18
Contact: Michelle Connolly, 10 Oakhurst, 30 Anchorage Road, B74 2PL, 07958 949 858
Email: mail@thebrityouththeatre.co.uk
Website: http://www.thebrityouththeatre.co.uk/

Solihull Theatretrain

Performing arts school for 6-18 year olds. Theatretrain have an open door policy for all children so ability is not essential. Ethusiasm, commitment and having fun are a priority. All pupils take part in a show either locally or in a West End theatre. Patrons: Sir Derek Jacobi, Kate Williams, Alfred Molina, Frances de la Tour, Catherine Tate
Based at: Dorridge Methodist Church Centre, Solihull.
Meetings: Saturday mornings from 10am-1pm (Term Time only - including half term)
Ages: 6-18 year olds(3 age groups, 6-9, 9-12 and 13-18)
Contact name: Sara Shepherd, Poplar Cottage 79 Old Station Road, Hampton in Arden, Solihull B92 0HA
Contact Tel: 01675 443540
Email: solihull@theatretrain.co.uk
Website: http://www.theatretrain.co.uk/

Gary Roskell

Touring theatre-in-health-education company tacking personal, social and health education issues such as drugs, alcohol, safety, healthy eating, wellbeing and mental health
Based at: Touring to schools and community venues
Age groups: 0-18 year olds typically
Contact name: Gary Roskell
Contact address: The Play House Longmore Street Birmingham B12 9ED
Contact telephone: 0121 464 5712
Email: info@theplayhouse.org.uk
Website: http://www.theplayhouse.org.uk/