Newson Academy of Speech, Drama & Musical Theatre
FEBRUARY 2021 - ZOOM & FACETIME LESSONS
New ONLINE Class Timetable Sat 27th February onwards
We currently have spaces in our online classes in Drama and Musical Theatre.
Head over to our timetable page and to see What's On.
To book your 2 weeks paid taster sessions please contact
e: [email protected] m: 07956 266124
JANUARY 2021 - ZOOM & FACETIME LESSONS
Musical Theatre classes ONLINE Sat 9th Jan onwards
We currently have spaces in the following Musical Theatre classes
Sat 9.15 to 10.15 Juniors 7 to 9 year olds £7.25 a week ONLY 3 spaces left
Sat 10.30 to 11.30 Intermediate 10 to 12 year olds £7.25 a week
8 spaces
NEW CLASS FOR 2021
Sat 9.15 to 10.15am Primary 5 to 6 year olds £7.25 a week 6 spaces.
NEW CLASS FOR 2021
Sat 10.45 to 11.45 Senior 14 to 16 year olds £7.25 a week 4 spaces left
All classes will be working towards the LAMDA musical theatre syllabus either solo, pairs or group on 28th March
To book your 2 weeks paid taster sessions please contact
e: [email protected] m: 07956 266124
NOVEMBER 2020 - ZOOM & FACETIME PRIVATE LESSONS
We are taking bookings for Private Online Lessons via Zoom & Facetime for Audition Coaching, Drama School Auditions, 11+ & 13+ Drama Scholarships, Interview Technique & Public Speaking.
We are also offering LAMDA Exam Coaching in Acting, Devising, Reading for Performance, Shakespeare, Speaking in Public and Speaking of Verse & Prose.
Please get in touch for current availability and times using the contact form or
e: [email protected] m: 07956 266124
OCTOBER 2020 - HALF TERM WORKSHOPS
Half term Wizards and Witches 28th & 29th Oct
The Newson Academy is delighted to announce we will be running Half term Witches and Wizards workshops! Workshops are for 4 to 6 year olds and 7 to 10 year olds for current pupils and their friends, 9.30 to 3.30pm costing £55 and £50 for current pupils and siblings.
OCTOBER 2020 - NOW BOOKING AT RIPLEY
Our Ripley branch is now OPEN at
Ripley Primary School GU23 6ED on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
with ONLY 8 pupils per class!
We are very excited that all our classes will be running in September and we are now taking bookings for all classes in DRAMA, LAMDA and MUSICAL THEATRE.
Please see our TIMETABLE for current classes and we will be updating with
new classes over the coming weeks.
Speech & Drama, LAMDA and Musical Theatre Classes and Lessons in Ripley and West Byfleet.
Speech & Drama, LAMDA and Musical Theatre Classes and Lessons in Ripley and West Byfleet.
*WEEKLY GROUP CLASSES IN RIPLEY ON WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS
*PRIVATE LESSONS IN WEST BYFLEET MON TO FRI
*REMOTE PRIVATE LESSONS BY ZOOM & FACETIME AVAILABLE
*PRIVATE LESSONS IN RIPLEY ON SATURDAYS
Newson Academy is an independent speech, drama and musical theatre school based in Ripley. Founded in 2007 by Joanne Newson of West Byfleet, the school offers training in the performing arts to children and young people aged 5 to 18. Joanne is a member of the Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama, the Voice Over Network Ltd, Equity and is currently studying the LAMDA Diploma in Communication, Speech & Drama Education, having already gained the LAMDA Performance Certificate in Speech & Drama. Joanne has worked as a professional in the Industry for many years, working as both an actor and singer appearing in theatre, television, film and commercials.
At Newson Academy students acquire skills in all areas of the performing arts which can help not only pursue careers in the arts industry, but also develop essential life skills to enable them to grow in confidence and self-esteem. With professional training in acting, music and musical theatre, they can develop as performers and artists and are taught by industry professionals.
Staff at the Academy are passionate about creating a fun environment for students to learn to gain confidence through the Arts. Students perform in shows, show cases and local speech & drama festivals, such as the Richmond Performing Arts Festival and the Speech & Drama classes at Woking Music Festival.
Our pupils have gained places at prestigious performing arts schools and colleges such as Arts Ed, Chiswick, Sylvia Young Theatre School, The Royal School Hampshire, Italia Conti London, BA Hons Acting courses, Notre Dame Senior School Cobham and Reeds School Cobham. Some of our pupils work as professional actors in commercials, film and TV as well as on the West End Stage!
Festival Results 2019:
Richmond Surrey - Gold Medal 1st place Year 4 Acting
Year 4 Poetry 84 High Merit
Woking Speech & Drama Year 2 Poetry 2nd place.
HOT NEWS SEPTEMBER 2020!
Senior pupil Anna is commencing GSA Guildford School of Acting Foundation course.
Senior pupil Michael is commending Godalming college A level performing arts and physiology plus GSA Saturday School, having achieved LAMDA Grade 5 Distinction in both solo Acting and Devising.
Year 11 senior pupil Seb is attending Italia Conti having auditioned for the Teen Professional course Fridays, plus classes Thursdays and Saturdays alongside his Year 11 studies.
We wish them all a great year ahead on their new academic and exciting performing arts journeys!