Under-5s classes

Southend Theatres (the Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre) have a varied community and education based programme, tailored to engage children, young people, adults and families. We offer early years drama and music classes for 3 months to 4 year olds, storytelling groups for 2 years and up, and Youth Theatres for 4-19 year olds. Our classes and groups are led by local industry experts and arts specialists. We prioritise providing high quality activity for all young people and children, and would love to welcome you.

At Stagecoach Performing Arts we teach children and teenagers how to sing, dance and act, not only to perform on stage but also, more importantly, to perform better in life.

Suitable for a range of aptitudes, Stagecoach offers the chance for kids to pursue a career in the performing arts or simply learn some new skills to share with family and friends.

We are a Theatre School for children ages 4-18 with classes that have been running for over 20 years! Our new branch at Shoeburyness is opening April 29th 2025 and we can't wait to see you all there. Great for fun and confidence, learn from professionals and take part in regular Musical Theatre show's where every pupil gets their own part.
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Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Kent Elms, it takes place every Monday morning at 9:30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Friday before.

Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Kent Elms Library, it takes place every Monday morning at 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Saturday before.

Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Leigh Library, it takes place every Thursday morning at 9.30 & 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Wednesday before.

Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Shoeburyness Library, it takes place every Friday morning at 9.30 & 10.30am during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Thursday before.

Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Southchurch Library, it takes place every Thursday morning at 9.30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Tuesday before. (Closed on Wednesdays)

Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Southend Forum, it takes place every Wednesday morning at 9.30 & 10.30 during term time & half-term holidays
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Tuesday before.

Storyrhymes is a 30 minute, free activity that includes songs, rhymes, instruments and stories. It runs weekly by Bookstart Southend at Southend Libraries.
At Westcliff Library, it takes place every Tuesday morning at 9:30 & 10.30 during term time.
Booking is recommended by calling the library on the Monday before.