Performing Arts Classes for Children and Teens

Our classes take place weekly and are confidence-building, bursting with imagination, and full of joyful creative chaos that keeps kids coming back for more.

Whether your child dreams of Broadway, is already centre stage, or just needs a supportive place to find their voice, our children's drama and musical theatre classes in Stirling are open for ages 3-18.  We welcome familes from Dunblane, Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Causewayhead and all surrounding areas.  Designed to spark imagination through games, musical numbers, costumes, and everything in between.

We're not focused on end-of-term performances; instead, our sessions are all about trying new things, learning stage skills, and making new friends. While we do occasionally share what we've been working on, we don't spend weeks rehearsing for a show. One week it might be Shakespeare, the next it could be stage combat - and every single class finishes (as always) with... Rubber Chicken!

Booking for the 26/27 year is open now

All classes take place at The Cowane, 69 Cowane Street, Stirling

Joining our Performing Arts Family is Easy

  1. Choose your class

    Find the class that's right for your child and complete the online registration.

  2. Secure your place

    Once enrolled, your child's place is reserved until the end of the class year. There's no need to rebook every term.

  3. Pay Monthly

    Rather than paying term-by-term, the annual class fee is spread across 10 manageable monthly payments to make budgeting easier.

  4. Change your mind?

    If your child decides after their first class that it isn't for them, simply let us know within seven days and we'll refund your first payment in full.

Weekly Classes

Everything you need to know before you register.

Joining our weekly classes couldn't be simpler. Just choose the class that's right for your child and complete the online registration below. Once they're enrolled, their place is reserved for the rest of the class year, so there's no need to re-register every term or complete multiple booking forms throughout the year.

Rather than paying term-by-term, the annual class fee is spread across 10 monthly payments, making it easier to budget throughout the year. If your child joins their first class and decides it isn't for them, simply let us know within seven days and we'll refund your first payment in full. And if your plans change later in the year, you can cancel your child's place at any time by getting in touch.

If you join after August, your payments will stop automatically on 31st May 2027 instead of making 10 payments.

Key Dates

First week of Classes: From Monday 24th August📍The Cowane, Stirling

Final week of Classes: From Monday 7th June 2027

December Break:There are no weekly classes during December while rehearsals and festive events take place.Monthly payments continue as normal, as your annual class fee is spread evenly across the class year.

Other Breaks:
There are no weekly classes during:
Week commencing 22 March 2027Week commencing 29 March 2027Any Stirling Council School Holidays

The full class calendar can be downloaded here.

Mondays or Thursdays

Musical Theatre Classes

For our future broadway stars, MT classes are a must. Covering singing, choreography, acting, stagecraft and lots of performing, we'll focus on the techniques used across the musical theatre world.

No experience or auditions necessary. Rubber Chicken Theatre MT classes have a very different feel to our drama classes, and lots of our chickens take part in both classes each week.

Mondays at The Cowane

P1 - P3 : 3.45pm - 4.30pm
P4 - P7 : 4.30pm - 5.30pm
S1 - S6 : 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Thursdays at The Cowane

P1 - P3: 3.45pm - 4.30pm
P4 - P7: 4.30pm - 5.30pm

Wednesdays at The Cowane

P1 - P3 : 3.45pm - 4.30pm
P4 - P7 : 4.30pm - 5.30pm
S1 - S6 : 5.30pm - 6.30pm

Wednesdays

Weekly Drama Classes

Whether your child loves acting and is always front and centre of every performance, or they are quiet, shy or needing a gentle boost to their confidence, a Rubber Chicken Theatre drama class is the ideal activity.

Using games, role play, improvisation, prop, costume and script work and a range of activities children learn to work together, and build trust and teamwork to become confident, expressive performers and individuals. Friendships made at drama last a lifetime.

Mondays or Wednesdays

Little Chickens - Preschool Drama and Musical Theatre

Open to all those aged 3 - 5, our trademark class for preschoolers, Little Chickens Theatre introduces children to the magical and fascinating world of musical theatre.

Using well-known songs, music, games, props and costume, we'll help them develop early performance skills whilst they grow in confidence and become little superstars in their own right! Grown-ups can relax in the venue's cafe allowing children to explore their independence knowing that their big person is never too far away.

Mondays at The Cowane

Preschool: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

Wednesdays at The Cowane

Preschool: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

Booking in for the first time?

We know starting something new can be scary, particularly for younger ones. We'll give your child all the support they need to come though the door and take part confidently. However, if your child decides not to come back after their first session, just let us know and we'll provide you with a full refund.

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Theatre for all:  We're proud to offer fun, creative weekly classes for ages 3-18 in Dunblane, and we believe that cost should never be a barrier to participation. In all cases, there is the option to defer payment to a later date - just drop us a message on how to do this. Part and fully funded places are also available - please contact us for more info.

As always, if you have any questions, just shout!
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