Saturday Classes 2024 – 2025
For the past 17 years, Live Drama has held classes for 3 – 12 year olds, first at Southside Community Centre then, when that building implemented weekend closures, at Southbridge Resource Centre on Infirmary Street.
Earlier this year we learnt that Southbridge Resource Centre was to become the new HQ for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and that we would need to look for alternative accommodation.
We made enquiries and held meetings but nothing affordable emerged and so we have taken the difficult decision to suspend Saturday classes for this year to give us time to investigate our options.
If you have children in this age group and are interested in Live Drama classes please complete the Waiting List form as normal and we will contact you when plans have been firmed up.
We’ll miss the little ones this year and hope to bring you better news soon! Thank you for your patience.
Venues
Drama Classes
| Age | Day | Class time | Current term dates | Next term dates | Location | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-5 years | Saturday | 9.15 - 10.00am | 20th Apr - 22nd Jun 24 | Southbridge Resource Centre Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT | £6.00 payable by the term* | N/A | |
| 6-8 years | Saturday | 12.00 - 12.45pm | 20th Apr - 22nd Jun 24 | Southbridge Resource Centre Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT | £6.00 payable by the term* | N/A | |
| 9-12 years | Saturday | 10.15am - 11.45 | 20th Apr - 22nd Jun 24 | Southbridge Resource Centre Infirmary St, Edinburgh EH1 1LT | £6.00 payable by the term* | N/A | |
| 11-15 years | Monday | 6.30 - 8.00pm | 6th Jan - 16th Mar 25 | 28th Apr - 16th Jun 25 | Cameron House Community Centre Prestonfield Ave, Edinburgh EH16 5EU | £6.50 payable by the term* | Booking now open |
| Adult | Wednesday | 6.30 - 8.30pm | 8th Jan - 25th Mar 25 | 23rd Apr - 18th Jun 25 | Southside Community Centre Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9ER | £2 per week** | Booking now open |
| *10% sibling discount is available. **We are grateful to Southside Community Centre for subsidising the Adult Drama Programme. | |||||||
First Bite Youth Theatre
| Age | Day | Class time | Current term dates | Next term dates | Location | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7-11 years (Juniors) | Thursday | 4.00 - 5.30pm | 9th Jan - 26th Mar 25 | 24th Apr - 12th Jun 25 | Southside Community Centre Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9ER | £6.50, payable by the term* | Full for now Waiting list |
| 12-18 years (Seniors) | Thursday | 6.00 - 8.00pm | 9th Jan - 26th Mar 25 | 24th Apr - 12th Jun 25 | Southside Community Centre Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9ER | £6.50, payable by the term* | Full for now Waiting list |
| *a 10% sibling discount is applicable. There is an annual membership fee of £20. | |||||||
Summer Drama Project 2025
Open to 10-18 year olds. The 19th annual Summer Drama Project runs for two weeks on week days from Monday 30th June to Friday 11th July. There are 24 performer places available on the project, plus 2 technical places for those who want to gain experience in lighting, sound and stage management. The price is £100 plus £6 per optional workshop. There is a 10% sibling discount. Assisted places (from £40) are available on application. General booking opens in February 2025.
Location: Southside Community Centre
Summer Drama Booking FormTimetable
| Description | Time | Days | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Group Sessions* | 9.30am - 12.30pm | Week 1: Monday to Friday Week 2: Monday to Thursday | 30th June - 11th July 2025 |
| Workshop 1: Voice for Performance | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Friday | 4th July 2025 |
| Workshop 2: Choreography & Movement | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Monday | 7th July 2025 |
| Workshop 3: Directing | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Tuesday | 8th July 2025 |
| Workshop 4: Prop & Set Making | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Wednesday | 9th July 2025 |
| Dress Rehearsal* | 1.30 - 4.30pm | Thursday | 10th July 2025 |
| Dress Rehearsal and Performance Day* | 2.00 - 9.30pm | Friday | 11th July 2025 |
| *Compulsory attendance. Workshops are optional. | |||