13 the Musical Audition Workshop
Oct
12
2:30 PM14:30

13 the Musical Audition Workshop

Come and join this fun workshop exploring songs and scenes from this coming-of-age show, now streaming on Netflix, with an unforgettable rock score from Tony award winning composer Jason Robert Brown!

This session will be led by director Petra Schofield in preparation for a production at a professional venue in February 2025.

If you enjoy it, there’s an opportunity to join our cast!

All roles available.

Ages 12-16

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'Under the Sea' Holiday Club for Little Characters
Aug
19
to Aug 22

'Under the Sea' Holiday Club for Little Characters

Due to popular demand, we are excited to announce a holiday club for 4-6 year olds.

Calling all Little Characters aged 4-6, come join us to work on songs, dances and special moments from hit musicals such as ‘The Little Mermaid’ & ‘Finding Nemo Jr’ to put on a fabulous under the sea performance to family & friends on the last day

Monday 19th August - Thursday 22nd August

9.30am - 12.30pm: The Church Rooms, Combe Down, Bath

£79 including family & friends tickets


Message us now to get on the list or call our office 07932 785807.

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Greatest Showman Summer Holiday Club - Holt
Aug
12
to Aug 16

Greatest Showman Summer Holiday Club - Holt

Have fun with our director creating your own circus and working on songs and scenes from this spectacular blockbuster movie. Then on the final day, present your very own 'greatest show' on stage for family and friends! 

Children come back year after year to have fun, learn new skills, connect with old friends and make new ones.

Holt Village Hall, Monday 12th August - 16th August

'A million dreams' will come true when you join us for this greatest show.

10am - 4pm daily. Ages 7 - 15

£159 including family & friends show tickets

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Greatest Showman Summer Holiday Club - Bath
Aug
5
to Aug 8

Greatest Showman Summer Holiday Club - Bath

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Have fun with our director creating your own circus and working on songs and scenes from this spectacular blockbuster movie. 

Then on the final day, present your very own 'greatest show' on stage for family and friends! 

Children come back year after year to have fun, learn new skills, connect with old friends and make new ones.

Monkton Combe Prep School, Bath: Monday 5th August - Thursday 8th August 2024

'A million dreams' will come true when you join us for this greatest show.

10am - 4pm daily. Ages 7- 15

£159 including family & friends show tickets

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Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Easter Holiday Club 2024
Apr
2
to Apr 12

Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Easter Holiday Club 2024

Grab your Golden Ticket to have fun with our professional director working with other local children on songs, dances and scenes from this fantastic musical which inspired the huge movie blockbuster ‘Wonka’

Then present your very own show for family and friends in the theatre with lights and music on the last day

Monkton Combe School, Bath: Tuesday 2nd - Friday 5th April. 10am-4pm

Holt Village Hall: Monday 8th - Friday 12th April. 10am - 4pm

Message us now to get on the list or call Moira on 07932 785 807

Please don’t contact Monkton direct as booking isn’t open yet

£128 per child, includes tickets to performance on the last day

LIMITED SPACES

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Stage Company Relaunch
Mar
16
2:30 PM14:30

Stage Company Relaunch

Our highly successful Characters Stage Company, which was well known in the local area between 2012 & 2019 for producing original plays, as well as working on the National Theatre Connections project ‘Bassett’ in 2016.

We’re excited to announce our re-launch with new sessions for 12-18 year olds.

At this free Taster the young people will be working with a professional director on theatre skills, as well as scenes and songs from plays and musicals like ‘Mean Girls’ & ’Six’.

If they enjoy it they can sign up to our regular classes on Saturdays from April 20th

To book your place email Moira now at moira @charactersstageschool.com

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ANNIE Audition Workshop
Mar
2
10:30 AM10:30

ANNIE Audition Workshop

Join us for this fun workshop where we will play games and explore the songs & characters from this much loved musical.

If you have fun then you can join us and be part of our show to be performed in July

We are running two workshops 10.30am-1pm & 1.45pm-4.15pm at Mount Pleasant, BoA

Following the unprecedented response to our Matilda auditions we predict spaces will be in high demand.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of our next big production

Contact Us: Moira@charactersstageschool.com or 07932 785807

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Annie Taster Workshop
Feb
24
10:15 AM10:15

Annie Taster Workshop

We are so excited to announce that our next Saturday School show will be the Award Winning Broadway Classic…..Annie!

Join us for a taster workshop where we will play games and explore the songs & characters from this much loved musical. If you have fun then you can join us and be part of our production to be performed in July

We are running two workshops 10.15am-1pm & 1.45pm-4.15pm at Mount Pleasant, BoA

Following the unprecedented response to our Matilda auditions we predict spaces being in high demand.

Don’t miss your opportunity to get on the waiting list for the next production

Contact Us: Moira@charactersstageschool.com or 07932 785807

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Bath Seniors (ages 12-18) Taster Session
Feb
23
3:45 PM15:45

Bath Seniors (ages 12-18) Taster Session

An opportunity for children to try our classes free! If they enjoy the taster they can sign up for the rest of term and learn skills in acting/singing/dance working towards productions in a real live theatre. Email us now with your child’s name, age and school to get on the list!

This is a very exciting time for Characters, we are expanding. Our Bath Sessions have had a change of location to accommodate more children, our regular Saturday school have added a new afternoon session and we are now able to offer a seniors class to our Bath students

Children aged 12-18 can join us on Fridays during term time at Combe Down Church Rooms (opposite Co-op)

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Bath Juniors (ages 8-11) Taster Session
Feb
23
3:45 PM15:45

Bath Juniors (ages 8-11) Taster Session

An opportunity for children to try our classes free! If they enjoy the taster they can sign up for the rest of term and learn skills in acting/singing/dance working towards productions in a real live theatre. Email us now with your child’s name, age and school to get on the list!

This is a very exciting time for Characters, we are expanding. Our Bath Sessions have had a change of location to accommodate more children, our regular Saturday school have added a new afternoon session and we are now able to offer a seniors class to our Bath students

Children aged 8-11 can join us on Fridays during term time at Combe Down Church Rooms (opposite Co-op)

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Matilda Auditions
Sep
30
1:30 PM13:30

Matilda Auditions

Are you the Matilda, Bruce, Miss Honey or Trunchbull we are looking for?

Calling all Revolting Children aged 7-16 years old. We are holding FREE auditions to be part of this Spectacular Award -Winning West End musical to be performed in February 2024

Children will spend the session working together performing scripts and developing characters, then singing solo for us all in a friendly and relaxed setting.

All parts still available

Limited Places. Contact Moira to get on the list.

Email: moira@charactersstageschool or Phone: 07932 785807

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Matilda Audition Workshop
Sep
23
2:00 PM14:00

Matilda Audition Workshop

Audition Workshop!

Saturday September 23rd 2.00-4.30pm for our exciting 2024 production!

Calling all Revolting Children aged 7-16 to an exciting session working on this award-winning West End show stopper. No preparation necessary. We will be working on songs, scenes & choreography from the show. If you enjoy it, you can be in the cast of this special production to be performed in a professional theatre in February 2024!  Limited Places.

Contact us now to get on the list. Call 07932 785807 or Email moira@charactersstageschool.com 

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FREE Taster Sessions September 2023
Sep
13
to Sep 16

FREE Taster Sessions September 2023

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September 2023 - Free Taster Sessions

An opportunity for children to try our classes free! If they enjoy the taster they can sign up for the rest of term and learn skills in acting/singing/dance working towards productions in a real live theatre. Email us now with your child’s name, age and school to get on the list!

This is a very exciting time for Characters, we are expanding. Our Bath Sessions have had a change of location to accommodate more children and our regular Saturday school have added a new afternoon session.

Bath Little characters, ages 4 - 7: Weds 13th September 3.30pm - 4.30pm, Combe Down Church Rooms (opposite Co-op)

Bath Characters, ages 7-15: Friday 15th September 3.30pm-5.30pm, Combe Down Church Rooms (opposite Co-op)

Little Characters, ages 4-7: Saturday 16th September 9.30 - 10.15am, Mount Pleasant, Bradford on Avon

Saturday School, ages 7-15: Saturday 16th September 10.15 - 1.15pm, Mount Pleasant, Bradford on Avon

*****AND ANNOUNCING OUR BRAND NEW SESSION*****

Saturday School, ages 7-15: Saturday 16th September 1.30 - 4.30pm, Mount pleasant, Bradford on Avon

CONTACT US: moira@charactersstageschool.com or call us on 07932 785807

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Little Mermaid Summer Holiday Club
Jul
31
to Aug 24

Little Mermaid Summer Holiday Club

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Have fun with our director working with other local children on songs, dances and scenes from this year’s new movie sensation and be “Part Of Our World”.

Then present your very own show for family and friends in the theatre with lights and music on the last day!

Stonar School, Atworth: Monday 31st July - Friday 4th August. 10am-4pm

Monkton Combe School, Bath: Monday 7th - Thursday 10th August. 10am-4pm

Holt Village Hall: Monday 21st - Thursday 24th August. 10am - 4pm

Message us now to get on the list or call Moira on 07932 785 807

LIMITED SPACES

 
 
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Addams Family The Musical
Jul
16
3:00 PM15:00

Addams Family The Musical

Kooky Spooky Fun for all the Family!

Join Characters Stage School and Wednesday Addams as she tries to convince her kooky family that her 'normal' boyfriend from a respectable family is the right one for her in this comical new musical, on its way to The West End this Summer! 

Performances at St Margaret’s Hall, Bradford on Avon

Show times 3pm & 6pm

The matinee show includes a special performance by Little Characters Trowbridge of Alice in Wonderland.

Tickets available from Wiltshire Music Centre. £12/£10

https://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/addams-family or phone the box office on 01225 860100

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WiCKED Inspired Easter Holiday Club
Apr
3
to Apr 14

WiCKED Inspired Easter Holiday Club

WiCKED inspired Easter Holiday club for age 7-15.

Bath - 3rd - 6th April, Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm

Atworth (Nr Melksham) - 11th - 14th April - Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm

Find your magic as you work with a professional director on songs, dances and script based around this Westend smash hit musical!

Then present your work to family and friends with costumes, music, lights on the last day! Limited Places.

Let your child’s imagination soar and find their WiCKED side. Message us now to get on the list or call 07932 785807

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FREE Taster Session BATH Little Characters 29th March 2023
Mar
29
3:15 PM15:15

FREE Taster Session BATH Little Characters 29th March 2023

An opportunity for children to try our classes free! If they enjoy the taster they can sign up for the rest of term and learn skills in acting/singing/dance working towards productions in a real live theatre. Email us now with your child’s name, age and school to get on the list!

Little Characters Bath - Wednesday 29th March @ 3.15pm-4.15pm Combedown School (Aged 4-7)

Contact Moira to book a space.

Moira@charactersstageschool.com or call 07932 785807

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FREE Taster Session February 2023 - Characters Stage School
Feb
25
10:00 AM10:00

FREE Taster Session February 2023 - Characters Stage School

Free Taster Session Sat Feb 25th 10am-1pm! 

 

Calling all 7–16-year-olds to a spooky session working on songs and script from this comical fest of a new musical fresh from its UK tour and on its way to The West End! Join Wednesday Addams as she tries to convince her kooky family that her ’normal’ boyfriend from a respectable family is the right one for her. If you like the session, you can be in the cast of Characters Stage School’s special production coming to Bradford on Avon Summer 2023!  Contact us now to get on the list. 

 

Limited places. Call 07932 785807 or Email moira@charactersstageschool.com

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Feb
22
to Feb 25

FREE Taster Session February 2023

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February 2023 - Free Taster Sessions

An opportunity for children to try our classes free! If they enjoy the taster they can sign up for the rest of term and learn skills in acting/singing/dance working towards productions in a real live theatre. Email us now with your child’s name, age and school to get on the list!

Little Characters Bath - Wednesday 22nd February @ 3.15pm-4.15pm Combedown School (Aged 4-7)

Bath Characters - Friday 24th February @ 3.15pm-5.15pm Combedown School (Aged 7-12)

Trowbridge Characters - Saturday 25th February @ 10am-1pm North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall(Aged 7-16)STOPPRESS! We’ve just got the rights to The Addams Family Musical so we will be working on this spectacular show at the Taster session!

Little Characters Trowbridge - Saturday 25th February @ 1.10pm-2pm North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall (Aged 4-7)

moira@charactersstageschool.com or call us on 07932 785807

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West End Winter Show
Feb
11
12:00 PM12:00

West End Winter Show

Join Characters Stage School on a magical trip around West End shows past and present with songs, dances and scenes from favourites like Matilda, Oliver, Wicked. Mama Mia, The greatest Showman, Bugsy Malone and more. Banish those February blues with this feel good show suitable for all the family.

SHOW TIMES: 3pm & 6pm

Tickets available NOW from Wiltshire Music Centre.

www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whats-on/west-end-winter-show or call 01225 860100


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FREE Taster Session September 2022
Sep
14
to Sep 17

FREE Taster Session September 2022

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September 2022 - Free Taster Sessions

An opportunity for children aged 7-15 to try our classes free! If they enjoy the taster they can sign up for the rest of term and learn skills in acting/singing/dance working towards productions in the amazing Arc Theatre, Trowbridge. Email us now with your child’s name, age and school to get on the list!

Little Characters Bath - Wednesday 14th September @ 3.15pm-4.15pm Combedown School

Bath Characters - Friday 16th September @ 3.15pm-5.15pm Combedown School

Trowbridge Characters - Saturday 17th September @ 10am-1pm North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall

Little Characters Trowbridge - Saturday 17th September @ 1.10pm-2pm North Bradley Peace Memorial Hall

moira@charactersstageschool.com or call us on 07932 785807

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Summer Club - Bath
Aug
22
to Aug 26

Summer Club - Bath

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Our exciting Summer Workshops are back in 2022….

This year we will be running our successful holiday club from Hayesfield School, Bath, Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm, with our final show on stage for all friends and family to enjoy our performance on the Friday.

You will develop skills in acting, singing and dance. to create your very own show complete with lights, music and costume. £159 including performance on the last day.
Suitable for all aged 7-15. No previous experience necessary.
Limited places – Book early!












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Summer Club - Trowbridge
Aug
15
to Aug 19

Summer Club - Trowbridge

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Our exciting Summer Workshops are back in 2022….

This year we will be running our clubs from Mount Pleasant Centre in Bradford on Avon, Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm, with our final show on stage at Southwick Village Hall for all friends and family to enjoy our amazing performance on the Friday!

You will develop skills in acting, singing and dance. to create your very own show complete with lights, music and costume. £159 including performance on the last day.
Suitable for all aged 7-15. No previous experience necessary.
Limited places – Book early!












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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Characters
Jul
16
3:00 PM15:00

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Characters

Take a ride with the Characters Stage School cast on a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the record-breaking West End production and the beloved film and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins).

Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, sets about restoring an old race car with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. When they discover the car is magic and can float and fly, evil Baron Bomburst tries to steal it, but is outwitted by Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts.

Performances will take place at 3pm & 6pm

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Easter Holiday Club
Apr
19
to Apr 22

Easter Holiday Club

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ENCANTO inspired Easter Holiday club for age 7-16.

Bath - 11th - 14th April, Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm - SOLD OUT

Trowbridge - 19th - 22nd April - Tuesday - Friday 10am - 4pm - LIMITED SPACES

Find your magic as you work with a professional director on songs, dances and script based around this popular Colombian film sensation!

Then present your work to family and friends with costumes, music, lights on the last day! Limited Places.

Let your child’s imagination soar and find their special gift. Message us now to get on the list or call 07368 511850

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