TP Academy
Inspiring Creativity and Ambition
Theatre Peckham provides the best in performing arts training, striving to cultivate and instil in children a passion for the performing arts through self-exploration, teamwork, creativity, and play, providing a talent pipeline into the creative industries.
Our timetable of 21 classes per week for ages 3-16 encompasses Acro, Acting, Afro-fusion Dance, Ballet, Music Production, Musical Theatre, Singing, Street dance, Tap dance, Technical Backstage Academy and Young & Talented Creators.
Lots of children experience their first engagement with the arts with us at Theatre Peckham. Our commitment to long term activity means that children can participate in classes all the way through to the age of 25 in our Young Peckham Programme.
Learning and theatre making have an equal priority in everything we do. Every member has the opportunity for live performance on our stage. Casts of young people are brought together to perform alongside seasoned professionals in our annual Christmas productions that draw family audiences, schools and theatre goers who travel from afar to experience the authentic joy that resonates from our stage.
Theatre Peckham is a charity, we are here for our community and are passionate about making a real difference. We lead based on our A.C.C.E.S.S principles –
Achieve ~ Champion ~ Challenge ~ Engage ~ Social ~ Success
TP Academy classes are for children and young people aged 3 – 16 years old.
If you’re aged 16+ head on over to our Young Peckham Academy for our creative programme.
REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMEBER 2020 – JULY 2021 IS NOW CLOSED
BECOMING A THEATRE PECKHAM ACADEMY MEMBER
For just £10 a year, becoming a member gives you exclusive access to our TP Academy classes, exciting benefits such as casting announcements, specialist workshops and training, ticket discounts, priority booking and exclusive insights into our projects. Plus you help support the vital work we are doing in our community – thank you!
Get in touch today to hear about our half term and summer holiday programmes, and to register your interest for September 2021. email membership@theatrepeckham.co.uk
OUR 2020/21 ACADEMY TIMETABLE
MONDAY: MOVERS
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 | THEATRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm – 4.45pm | Musical Theatre Acting and Dancing (3-5yrs) | ||
| 5pm – 5.45pm | Musical Theatre Acting and Dancing (6-9yrs) | Acro (5-15yrs) | |
| 6pm – 7pm | Musical Theatre: Afro Fusion (10-13yrs) |
TUESDAY: MUSIC SKILLS
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 | THEATRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5pm – 6pm | Young Music Producers (8-11yrs) | Young Music Producers (12-16yrs) |
WEDNESDAY: ARTISTIC SKILLS
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 | THEATRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm – 4.45pm | Ballet Academy Beginners | ||
| 5pm – 5.45pm | Ballet Academy Intermediate | Tap Academy Beginners | |
| 6pm – 6:45pm | Tap Academy Intermediate/Advanced | Ballet Advanced |
THURSDAY: EXPRESS YOURSELF
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 | THEATRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.30pm – 5.15pm | Street Dance Academy (5-7yrs) | Acting (8-11yrs) | |
| 5.30pm – 6.15pm | Street Dance Academy (8-11yrs) | ||
| 5.30pm – 6.15pm | Junior Acting Company (12-16yrs) |
FRIDAY: TRIPLE TALENT
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 | THEATRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm – 4.45pm | Musical Theatre Songs (5-11yrs) |
SATURDAY: TALENT
| TIME | STUDIO 1 | STUDIO 2 | THEATRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.30am – 10.15am | Tap Academy Beginners Tots (3-5yrs) | ||
| 10.30am – 12.30pm | Y&T Theatre Creators (9-11yrs) | Y&T Theatre Creators (6-8yrs) | Y&T Theatre Creators (12-16yrs) |
| 1pm – 2.30pm | Backstage Academy (12-16yrs) |
ARTS AWARD
Theatre Peckham is an Arts Awards Centre, we are here for you to complete your Arts Awards Discover, Explore, Bronze, Silver or Gold. Find out more here.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ACADEMY FEES:
£55/term
Y&T £110/term
Fees are non-refundable once booked
CAN I APPLY FOR FEE SUPPORT? Yes, those who are in receipt of benefits (we accept the following: housing benefits, job seekers allowance, disability benefits, universal credit, free school meals) can apply for fee support. Please send an email to membership@theatrepeckham.co.uk with the full name of the child/children, age/s, parent full name and the proof attached to the email. The proof can be a letter from the council, a bill, a letter from the school, etc. The proof must clearly have the name of the parent on it as well as the date must be visible. This must be not earlier than July 2020.
LONDON SPORT BURSARY If your young person is aged 8-13yrs and hasn’t previously engaged with a TP Academy dance class, you may be eligible for one of our London Sports Bursaries. This grant allows you to book either Acro, Street Dance (8-11) or Musical Theatre: Afro Fusion (10-13) for just £10 per term (£10 membership still required). Please fill out this form if you would like further information.
TERM DATES
TERM 3 Tuesday 4th May 2021 with last week commencing Monday 19th July 2021.
HOW TO BOOK:
PARENTS INFORMATION: Parents must read all our Terms and Conditions and Covid Safeguarding Guidelines.
It is the parent’s responsibility to read and understand the new policies we have in place in light of Covid-19.
To register your child with the TP Academy parents must follow these steps:
1. Become a member of Theatre Peckham by filling out the registration form and paying the membership fee of only £10 per year, per child.
2. If you have more then 1 child, you must complete one online registration form for each child. If parents fail to do so, they will be unable to book the TP Academy classes
3. Once you have completed the Online Membership form and paid the £10 fee, you will then be able to book your class (once the Academy booking is open) to book your child/young person onto the Academy.
Notice: if Theatre Peckham is required to close due to government advice, we will continue to deliver the sessions on Zoom, the schedule will be the same.
You can read our Safety measures for the reopening of the Building here