Our mission is to provide the best professional training available, so that our students are fully equipped in their technique to successfully gain and sustain longevity in one of the most competitive, yet rewarding of industries. At the Academy there is a simple philosophy that is instilled from day one: hard work breeds opportunity.
At Wilkes Academy we have forged relationships with some of the leading lights in the performing arts industry, many of who have witnessed first-hand the quality of work we produce and the level of training available to young performers. These individuals and companies know the importance of a strong foundation and want to contribute in some way.
At Wilkes Academy we have forged relationships with some of the leading lights in the performing arts industry, many of who have witnessed first-hand the quality of work we produce and the level of training available to young performers. These individuals and companies know the importance of a strong foundation and want to contribute in some way.
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Our mission is to provide the best professional training available, so that our students are fully equipped in their technique to successfully gain and sustain longevity in one of the most competitive, yet rewarding of industries. At the Academy there is a simple philosophy that is instilled from day one: hard work breeds opportunity.
Wilkes Academy offer a three year, full time vocational course designed to prepare you for the performing arts industry. See below for further details of our offer. Do NOT use the Wilkes Academy application form, as this is for the diploma and BTEC students only. We strive to ensure that all of our students leave with a vocational qualification in Musical Theatre and are fully equipped for a career in the most demanding of industries.
One of the most talked-about and intense performances annually is our End of Year Show, in which all of our students take part in 4 performances across 3 days. Throughout each academic year, there are a number other events and performances we take part in, and more information will be available to students as the terms progress.
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David Last
Oct 21, 2021
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Tracy Elwell
Oct 24, 2020
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Sarah Cooke
Dec 14, 2019
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Yvette Cummings
Dec 10, 2019
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Meenakshi NEsteves
Nov 15, 2019
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Miss Titch
Aug 15, 2019
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Fantastic performing arts academy. The student summer show and the under 16s show are amazing. All the teachers are great. Son has being going since he was 5 and he loves it still 5 years later. It is one of the best priced performing arts class around but the standard is A-MAZ-ing. My son is taught drama, singing, modern, jazz, commercial, tap and ballet here. The staff are brilliant with the children
Julie Moss
Jul 06, 2019
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Errrrm,well I can say my daughter loves every day, she loves being pushed to her limits, she loves hard work, sweat and tears . Enjoys all the teachers pushing them, loves the friendships she has made, she just enjoys every single minute of every class. And just loves to learn. But also has so much fun doing what she lovesx
Bronwyn Shipley
Jun 25, 2019
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A member of staff Was very rude to me and my friend at move it 2019 both trying to get to class was very crowded and considering this was our first time there we would have thought the stands would help us to feel comfortable and calm as we didn’t want to miss the classes we had payed for. Not a nice experience
Tracy Mula
Oct 01, 2018
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David Ralph
Sep 26, 2018
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We send our daughter here initially last year for the Saturday morning 1 hour session, but this year for their 3 hour session. She loves it! The staff are very friendly and always helpfully, especially on those days when the kids are not sure they want to leave Mum and Dad. The yearly shows are great and it wonderful to see how far they have come in a year. Fees are reasonable, but the only way to pay is cash which is the only downside.
Dee Vaughan
Jul 05, 2018
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Lin Lancaster
Aug 07, 2017
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Lu Tyler
Jul 07, 2017
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Lisa Bowring
Jul 06, 2017
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Gaynor Moreton
Jul 06, 2017
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Samantha Jarvis
Jul 05, 2017
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