Drama (8-11ish)
Drama Classes
in Aberdeen
For Ages 8-11ish
In our Drama (8-11ish) sessions, your child will explore who they are as a creative individual and learn how to express themselves confidently. Through drama games, teamwork, and creative activities, they’ll develop their own voice and learn to collaborate with others to create exciting performances.
Saturdays, 10-11am - Ages 8-11ish
Why Join?
This class provides a fantastic opportunity for wee ones to explore the world of drama. They’ll engage in improvisation, devising their own stories, and working with their peers to create something unique. Young people will develop new skills, discover their creative potential, and grow in confidence - all while having fun in a supportive, imaginative environment.
What to Expect
Your child will gain a variety of skills that nurture their creativity and self-expression. They’ll take part in drama games that encourage collaboration and creative thinking, while also exploring improvisation and devising to create their own characters and stories. The class will teach them the fundamentals of scriptwork, helping them bring written text to life.
They’ll also develop movement and vocal techniques, learning how to use their body and voice to convey emotions and ideas. Through teamwork and ensemble work, they’ll build valuable collaboration skills by working together to create shared performances.
What Your Child Will Get Out of It
- They’ll build confidence as they develop their unique voice and creative abilities.
- Your child will learn how to think creatively and bring their ideas to life.
- They’ll gain valuable experience in collaborating with others to create something as a group.
- Through play and performance, your child will discover new ways to express themselves while having fun.
Dates
Term 1: 23 August - 11 October 2025 (7 sessions - no class on Saturday 13 September)
Term 2: 1 November - 20 December 2025 (8 sessions)
Term 3: 10 January - 28 March 2026 (10 sessions)
Term 4: 18 April - 4 July 2026 (12 sessions)
Pricing
Term 1: £56+ booking fee
Meet Your Facilitator
Leah Christie
Leah Christie is an Aberdeen/Moray-based creative facilitator with a passion for community arts. A graduate of Queen Margaret University in Drama and Performance, she currently works as a creative facilitator at Aberdeen Arts Centre, where she leads theatre and drama classes for young people and adults, helping them build confidence and creativity.
Working often with Surge, Leah's commitment to developing her craft led her to attend the renowned Street Performing Arts Summer Academy (SPASA) in Tárrega, Catalonia, where she immersed herself in the theoretical and practical disciplines of street theatre performance.
Recently, Leah has worked on Class Act with Inverurie Academy for Traverse Theatre, and with primary school pupils on a production with Scottish Opera. She plays a leading role in Moray Arts Development Engagement’s Early Career Creatives project, and also teaches with Highland Youth Theatre.
Through her work and continued learning, Leah strives to inspire the creative community by creating engaging and inclusive theatre experiences.
