Independent Theatre School
now celebrating 27 years!
Established in 1999, Centre Stage is North London's premier theatre school,
offering performing arts training to more than two hundred students aged 7 to 19 years old,
as well as providing Young Centre Stagers classes to 4 to 7 years olds.
Our part-time classes in Drama, Dance and Singing take place on Saturdays during term time
at St. Monica’s Primary School in Southgate.
About Centre Stage:
A little video of who we are, what we do and how to apply for a FREE TRIAL
2024 - 2025 Year Review:
Our most recent yearly review; featuring highlights of over 12 shows, for all age groups at CS!
Why Centre Stage?
There are lots of reasons to join Centre Stage and become part of the ever-growing 'CS Family' that naturally follows. Being an independent, part-time theatre school for over 25 years, we offer more than just a 'weekend club' and below are just a few examples of what makes Centre Stage so unique!
Our Classes
We offer up to five (not three!), age specific and bespoke peer groups.
Each group has a number of internal performance opportunities, across all three disciplines, as well as the chance to audition for more throughout the year.
Full Scale Musicals
In addition to classes and internal productions, Centre Stage also produce full-scale musicals.
These shows are performed in professional theatres, with professional scenery, costume, technical support and a live orchestra!
Our 'Oscar' Evenings!
At the end of each year we host an awards ceremony, affectionally named
'The CS Oscars'.
The evening is one of the highlights of our year with Live Entertainment,
Raffle Prizes, Awards and a Disco to round the year off!
CS Alumni & Current Students
A Message From Our Patrons
Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) and
David Grant MBE
"We cannot recommend Centre Stage more highly. Every child is made to feel they have something to give and a talent to be explored.
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They have a highly skilled team of passionate teachers and the place has a real family feel to it.
If you have a child who simply needs to grow in confidence or a child who has burning ambition to make it in the industry, Centre Stage serves both needs equally well."
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Tracy-Ann Oberman MBE
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"My daughter went to Centre Stage from Year 9 and absolutely loved it.
It forged a love of performing in a non-competitive and very loving atmosphere. It gave her confidence and a group of friends who were extremely creative and kind.
She loved every minute and she’s now forging ahead in building a professional career.
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Carole has created something extremely special here and it’s full of laughter and fun."
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Lisa Faulkner
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​​​​​​​​"Both my nieces and my daughter went to Centre Stage from age 5 upwards and they absolutely loved it!
It shaped them into the people they are today; giving them confidence and learning to work with different age groups and enjoying the performing arts, acting ,singing and dance.
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I have always loved the feel of Centre Stage as it is really inclusive and helps children grow in confidence and so many other ways.
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A theatre company with a really lovely family feel."​​​​​
