At ELDA Theatre Academy, we believe every young person has the potential to be a confident, creative performer. Our training focuses on developing each student’s unique strengths in singing, acting and dance, while providing a nurturing, supportive and fun environment.

Students make friends, build confidence, unlock their imagination and develop essential communication skills — all while learning the core disciplines of theatre.

Our Saturday sessions include workshops in acting, singing and dance, and we work towards both a yearly concert and a full musical production, giving every student the chance to shine on stage.

We welcome students aged 4–18 years, with limited spaces to ensure high‑quality, personalised training.

All ELDA staff are fully trained, certified, and hold an enhanced, relevant DBS, ensuring a safe and professional environment for every student.

 Our LAMDA classes provide structured, high‑quality training in Acting and Musical Theatre, helping students build confidence, communication skills and strong performance technique. Lessons are tailored to each learner and support steady progress working towards LAMDA exams.

Students develop skills in voice, character, storytelling and performance, with clear guidance on exam pieces and expectations. Exams are optional but encouraged, and our students consistently achieve excellent results.

Students explore character, text and performance through carefully selected monologues.

  Acting technique • Character development • Text analysis • Vocal delivery • Genre & style • Performance skills • Monologue selection • Exam preparation

Students learn to perform through song with confidence, emotion and healthy vocal technique. 

Vocal technique • Breath control • Acting through song • Storytelling • Vocal health • Performance skills • Repertoire selection • Exam preparation 

Our Ballet, Tap and Jazz classes build strong technique, confidence, and performance skills in a supportive and creative environment. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer looking to refine your craft, our training focuses on safe practice, musicality, and expressive movement.

Students learn core foundations across all three styles while developing discipline, coordination, and artistry. Classes are suitable for mixed abilities and are taught with a focus on enjoyment, progress, and personal growth.

Ballet provides the essential foundation for all dance styles. Our classes focus on posture, alignment, strength, and fluidity, helping dancers build strong technique and confidence.

Vocal technique • breath control • acting through song • storytelling • vocal health • performance skills • repertoire selection • exam preparation 

Tap develops rhythm, timing, and precision. Students learn to create sound through movement, building coordination and musical confidence.

Tap technique & footwork • rhythm & timing • musicality • coordination & control • performance skills • confidence building 

Jazz is energetic, expressive, and dynamic. Our classes blend technique with performance, helping dancers develop style, strength, and versatility.

 Jazz technique • kicks, turns & leaps • strength & conditioning • style & performance • flexibility • choreography 

 ELDA Theatre Company is a performance ensemble for committed adult performers who want to create high‑quality, ambitious theatre as part of a disciplined and collaborative company. Bringing together skilled actors, singers and movers, the company focuses on producing polished, impactful productions that reflect professionalism, creativity and artistic integrity.

Working as a dedicated ensemble, members rehearse regularly, contribute to a shared creative vision and take part in fully staged productions. The company aims to bridge the gap between community theatre and the professional industry, offering performers the opportunity to work at a consistently high standard and progress towards semi‑professional performance opportunities.

• Produce full‑scale, high‑quality theatre productions
• Rehearse as a committed, collaborative ensemble
• Develop strong, cohesive performance work
• Create ambitious, artistically driven shows
• Offer opportunities to work towards semi‑professional standards

• Adults aged 18+
• Skilled performers with experience in acting, singing or dance
• Individuals seeking a serious, committed performance environment
• Performers who want to be part of a high‑standard ensemble working towards semi‑professional theatre

Acting is far more than reading lines — it’s about truth, connection, and bringing a character to life. Our 1:1 Acting & Performance Coaching gives you the tools, techniques, and confidence to perform with clarity and authenticity.

Whether you’re preparing for an audition, choosing a monologue, or wanting to understand different genres and styles, sessions are tailored to your goals and experience level. 

• Acting Techniques
• Character Exploration
• Script & Text Analysis
• Vocal Delivery
• Voice–Body Connection
• Movement & Physicality
• Creating Emotion
• Confidence Building
• Monologue Selection
• Audition Preparation

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced singer preparing for a key audition, our 1:1 Singing & Vocal Coaching supports you in building a healthy, confident, and expressive voice.

From vocal technique and breath control to belting, performance skills, and vocal health, each session is designed around your individual needs. We also support singers recovering from strain or looking to rebuild safe technique.

• Voice Analysis
• Contemporary Singing Technique
• Personalised Vocal Exercises
• Song Choices & Strategies
• Breath Control
• Vocal Techniques
• Performing Through Song
• Healthy Belting
• Vocal Health Support
• Confidence Building
• Audition Preparation

Give your little one a magical first introduction to musical theatre. Our Mums & Babies Musical Theatre Class blends gentle movement, sensory play and musical‑theatre sing‑alongs to create a joyful, imaginative experience for both you and your baby.

Each session features a themed musical adventure with colourful props, dress‑up moments and playful exploration designed to support early development and spark creativity. It’s also a welcoming space to meet other mums who share your love of musical theatre and enjoy a relaxed, friendly community.

Ages: 0–3 years When: Saturdays, 9–10am Where: Whitley Bay

• Musical theatre sing‑along
• Themed sensory play & dress‑up
• Tea, coffee & biscuits for mums
• A warm, supportive community

A magical start for little stars.