LONDON Musical Theatre & Acting Classes For Kids

In The Heart of the West End, in the world-famous Old Diorama Arts Centre, London!

To HAVE FUN as well as learning dance technique, picking up great routines, singing technique and learning brilliant musical theatre songs! We believe in giving the younger generation a great foundation of working in the industry.

75 fun-packed minutes of Singing, Dancing and Acting! From 10:30am – 11:45am every Sunday

With MX Minis you get 10 weeks of sessions!

£226 Inclusive of the VAT

The quickest and most confidence-building route is to enrol them in a structured class that blends acting, singing and movement in an age-appropriate setting. MX Minis at MX Masterclass is designed exactly for this first step.

During each Sunday session in the West End:

• Story-time scene work lets children explore character, emotion and objective the same three things directors ask for on set.

• Voice games and simple songs build clear diction and breath control, so lines sound natural when a microphone is introduced later.

• Mini-choreography and movement drills teach spatial awareness and “hitting a mark,” preparing them for camera blocking, and stage positioning for live performance.

• Imagination exercises spark creativity and quick, authentic reactions vital for taking direction.

• Confidence circles (each child shares a line or dance move) reduce stage-fright and rehearse on-cue performance.

By the end of a 9-week MX Minis term your child will have the voice control, body awareness and storytelling confidence that form the perfect launchpad for both musical-theatre productions and future on-camera work.

Children can begin exploring acting as soon as they can follow simple instructions and enjoy imaginative play, often around age 5 or 6. At this stage they have the attention span to take direction, learn basic lines and work cooperatively in a group. That’s why our MX Minis programme is designed specifically for ages 5-8: it introduces performance skills through play-based games, story-time scenes and age-appropriate songs, building confidence without pressure. Younger children can certainly role-play at home, but structured classes tend to be most effective once they reach school age and can focus for a full session.

The essentials are authenticity, focus and adaptability. Casting teams want children who:

• Act naturally rather than “perform” for the camera, genuine reactions and conversational delivery stand out.
• Take direction quickly: a simple adjustment in tone, pace or movement should show up on the very next take.
• Project confidence without arrogance, steady eye contact, clear speech and a relaxed posture signal they can handle set pressure.
• Show age-appropriate emotional range: laughing, listening and expressing curiosity on cue are more valuable than forced tears.
• Memorise short lines and stay engaged while their scene partners speak.
• Work well with adults and peers, professional attitude, punctuality and support from a reliable guardian keep productions running smoothly.

At MX Minis we build these exact qualities through play-based scene work, voice games and confidence circles, so young actors arrive at auditions ready to impress.

It doesn’t have to be! Courses like our MX Minis run as a term-long group programme, so the total fee is shared across many hours of instruction and among several students; that structure lets us offer professional tuition at a lower cost per hour than one-off workshops or private coaching. Essentials such as comfortable clothing, a water bottle and a folder for scripts are inexpensive. Headshots and show-reel footage become important later but can wait until a child is confident and audition-ready. In short, families can control costs by beginning with low-fee options and adding extras only when the young actor is ready for the next step.