recruitment for October 2026 starts in february 2026
Our GCSE qualifications programme at The Garage is a great place for anyone 13+ years old (adult learners are welcome) to begin their dance and drama training. The courses offer superb opportunities to learn more about the skills and discipline required to become a performer. This does include analysing professional works as well as developing practical skills. Delivering the courses outside of school/college hours allows pupils to gain an extra GCSE which helps our students stand out more when applying for further education pathways.
recruitment for October 2026 is open
Our GCSE qualifications programme at The Garage is a great place for anyone 13+ years old (adult learners are welcome) to begin their dance and drama training. The courses offer superb opportunities to learn more about the skills and discipline required to become a performer. This does include analysing professional works as well as developing practical skills. Delivering the courses outside of school/college hours allows pupils to gain an extra GCSE which helps our students stand out more when applying for further education pathways.
GCSE FREE TASTERS ARE OPEN TO BOOK!
GCSE DANCE
COURSE DATES
October 2026 – June 2028
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TIMETABLE
2 hours per week, Tuesdays at 6-8pm. Term-time only.
FEES*
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GCSE DRAMA
COURSE DATES
October 2026 – May 2028
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TIMETABLE
2 hours per week, Thursdays, 6-8pm. Term-time only.
FEES*
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- Access to professional mentoring programme
- Access to FREE Participation Programme Classes (12 months)
- Invite to join our performance companies
- Studying in a professional performing arts organisation
- Performance opportunities
- Workshops/masterclasses and performance trips
- Progression into further education – A-Levels, BTECs in Dance, Drama, Theatre Studies and Performing Arts
Find out more information about our application process here.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Handy resources for future / current students studying a GCSE with us
Check out our blog
How taking GCSE Drama at The Garage helped me
Ricky Moss loved drama at school but brought the curtain down on performing when it came to picking his A-Level subjects in the late 1990s.
Prospectus Image credits:
Pics courtesy of The Paper Birds Feel Me (c) Will Green Photography. The theatre company are recognised as UK leaders in devised theatre and are a recommended practitioner on the AQA Drama exam A Level syllabus. Their artistic programme and creative learning programme are nurtured equally and they tour shows and provide workshops for young people nationally and internationally. Find out more at www.thepaperbirds.com