ItKids Academy of Performing Arts

ItKids Academy of Performing Arts The junior section of the Idle and Thackley Theatre Group is for children between the ages of 5 and 18. Dance classes are 18.00 till 21.00 every Tuesday.

We are a performing arts academy, working to teaching young kids how to act, dance and sing on the stage. We have a show just for them once a year around June/July and also a Pantomime near Christmas. Drama and Performing Arts classes are 18.00 till 21.00 every Thursday.

Happily Never After💥 link in comments 💥 🚨 Warning: This is a black box production.That means there’s no fancy scenery or...
26/08/2026

Happily Never After
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🚨 Warning: This is a black box production.
That means there’s no fancy scenery or extravagant costumes. Instead, we use props, accessories, creativity and, most importantly, your imagination! 💭

Welcome to Fairyland HQ, where the Head Fairy keeps watch over all the fairy kingdoms and makes sure every story gets its happily ever after.

But tonight is a very special occasion — 100 years of happily ever after! And what better way to celebrate than with the most powerful book in all the realms: the legendary storybook containing the true stories, magic and happy endings of every fairytale.

That is, until disaster strikes…

The book is shredded, sending chaos through the kingdoms. Good magic begins to disappear, happy endings are destroyed and some of our favourite fairytale characters suddenly find themselves facing very different futures.

As fairies begin to disappear and the realms fall into chaos, the Head Fairy must race against time to restore the happy endings and somehow piece the magical book back together.

But with the villains getting stronger, the magic fading and the stories no longer following the rules…

Will the fairies save the day?

Or will the villains finally get the ending they’ve always wanted?

There’s only one way to find out…

Book your tickets and prepare for a fairytale like you’ve never seen before! 🧚

Week 1 - ITKids Show in a Week is now in full swing! 🎭✨The kids are working hard towards their Friday performance at 6:3...
18/08/2026

Week 1 - ITKids Show in a Week is now in full swing! 🎭✨

The kids are working hard towards their Friday performance at 6:30pm — and this one is going to be a little different!

🖤 BLACK BOX PRODUCTION 🖤
No set. No costumes. Just a completely blank canvas and the power of imagination. 💭

Accessories and props will be used, but we’re asking our audience to open their minds and let their imaginations do the rest!

The kids have chosen the show, cast the roles, picked all the songs and now they’re getting stuck into writing the script — all in just ONE WEEK! 🤯👏

So what will they create?
What will the magic uncover?

🎟️ Come and find out this Friday at 6:30pm!

And if you love what you see, we still have some places available for next week’s Show in a Week — with a different group of children, a completely different idea and a brand-new creation! 🎭✨

One week. One show. Their imagination.
Let’s see what they can create! 🖤

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🎭 CONTACT OUR PAGE DIRECTLY TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH IDLE AND THACKLEY THEATRE! 🎭Looking for an unforgettable summer holi...
02/08/2026

🎭 CONTACT OUR PAGE DIRECTLY TO BOOK YOUR PLACE WITH IDLE AND THACKLEY THEATRE! 🎭

Looking for an unforgettable summer holiday activity? Give your child the chance to create, perform and make lifelong memories at IT Kids Summer School!

Over the course of just one week, children aged 7–17 will work together to create their very own Black Box Theatre production, developing new skills, making friends and performing live for family and friends at the end of the week.

Throughout the week they’ll:
🎭 Learn acting, singing and dance
📝 Help create and develop a show
🌟 Build confidence and stage presence
🤝 Meet new friends in a fun and supportive environment
🎤 Be guided by experienced theatre tutors
🎉 Perform in a live showcase on Friday evening

Week 1: 17th – 21st August
Week 2: 24th – 28th August

🕘 Monday–Thursday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
🎭 Friday: 9:00am – 8:00pm (including the evening performance in this time)

💷 £100 per child, per week

🎉 Save 10% when you:
• Book both weeks, or
• Book siblings together.

📍 Idle & Thackley Little Theatre
Malt Shovel Yard, Bradford, BD10 8QB

Places are limited, so don’t wait too long to secure your child’s place!

📩 Contact our page directly to book or for more information.

One week. One incredible show. A summer full of confidence, creativity, friendships and memories that will last long after the final curtain falls.

🌟 GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUMMER THEY’LL NEVER FORGET! 🌟🎭 IT Kids Summer School is BACK! 🎭Looking for something exciting, crea...
13/07/2026

🌟 GIVE YOUR CHILD A SUMMER THEY’LL NEVER FORGET! 🌟

🎭 IT Kids Summer School is BACK! 🎭

Looking for something exciting, creative, and confidence-building this summer? Our one-week performing arts summer school is the perfect place for children aged 7-17 to shine! ✨

In just ONE WEEK, your child will:
📖 Design a show
🎭 Learn drama, dance & singing
🌟 Build confidence and performance skills
🤝 Make new friends
🎤 Work with experienced tutors
🎉 Perform in a live show for family and friends on the Friday evening! Black box production edition!

📅 Week 1: 17th – 21st August
📅 Week 2: 24th – 28th August

🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm each day
🎭 Live performance every Friday at 6:30pm

💷 Only £100 per child, per week

💥 10% OFF when booking siblings or when booking both weeks!

📍 Idle & Thackley Little Theatre
Malt Shovel Yard, Bradford, BD10 8QB

⚠️ Places are LIMITED! Don’t let your child miss out on an unforgettable week packed with creativity, laughter, new friendships and the thrill of performing on stage.

📞 Book now by calling or messaging: 07354 927665

🎭 Create a show in just ONE WEEK… and memories that last a lifetime! 🌟

Amazing review for our ITKids production of Alice in wonderland. The kids have shined on the stage yet again and are alr...
12/06/2026

Amazing review for our ITKids production of Alice in wonderland. The kids have shined on the stage yet again and are already focusing on their next big theatre adventure 🎭

Thank you to everyone who assisted with this production and helped to make the magic happen.
Also thanks to everyone who came to watch and helped our 3 day show become a sell out!

NODA is a charity that supports amateur theatre groups at every stage.

UPCOMING PANTOMIME ! Dont miss out !Join us at our open day. NEW and EXISTING, Adults and Kids are welcome. CAST LIST is...
10/06/2026

UPCOMING PANTOMIME ! Dont miss out !
Join us at our open day. NEW and EXISTING, Adults and Kids are welcome.
CAST LIST is on the original post.

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Open to all New and Existing people/ Adults and Kids welcome.
Join us to find tomorrow and find out about our pantomime and Sign up to audition.

Adult Only Roles;
Rapunzel — A princess stolen at birth by Witch Gothel and hidden in a tower. Known for her iconic long blonde hair, she’s turning 18 and dreams of life beyond the walls she’s always known. Sweet, curious, easily misled, and raised on Gothel’s lies about the dangers of the outside world.
Finn — A charming rogue with a talent for trouble. Self interested, quick witted, and always chasing the next big payout. He is tempted to the tower for the reward… but ends up guiding Rapunzel to freedom. The question is: can he be trusted?
Witch Gothel — Warm and motherly when things go her way, but manipulative and dangerous when they don’t. She kidnapped Rapunzel as a baby and raised her in isolation, convincing her the world is terrifying so she’ll never leave.
Dame Nina Nifty — The village hairdresser and chaotic mother figure. Loud, lovable, hopelessly dramatic, and always hunting for her next romance. Her children, Jack and Jill, look nothing like her, but they follow her everywhere.
King — Ruler of the kingdom and Rapunzel’s father. Determined, emotional, and desperate to find his daughter. He releases fireworks every year in her honour and offers a huge reward to anyone who can bring her home.
Queen — Strong, hopeful, and the steady heart of the kingdom. She supports the King but isn’t afraid to question his more dramatic ideas. Her belief that Rapunzel is still alive keeps the kingdom going.

Adult or Child role;
Storyteller — A narrator who guides the audience through the tale. Appears at the start of Act 1, the start of Act 2, and at the finale.
Jack — Nina’s son. A lovable village clown with boundless enthusiasm and very few brain cells. Dreams of being a hero and tends to act first, think later.
Jill — Nina’s daughter. The “sensible” one who believes she always has the right answer. Her ideas may not be as clever as she thinks, but she’s determined and helpful.
Dum — Village idiot number one. Surprisingly the “smart” one of the duo. Wants to find the princess mainly for the reward money and what they can spend it on.
Dee — The less intelligent half of the pair. Full of confidence in ideas that absolutely won’t work. Motivated by dreams of buying silly things… like a sausage roll.

Kids Roles;
Rat Ryan — One of Gothel’s frightened little minions. Follows orders out of fear rather than loyalty.
Rat Rosie — Ryan’s partner in panic. Also terrified of Gothel and just trying to survive.

Not required to Audition will be selected in classes;
Ensemble Roles — Ten roles for ITKids students, appearing throughout the show with small lines, reactions, and group moments.

🎭 SUMMER SCHOOL INBOUND! 🎭 Deposit required to secure a place 🥰Limited spaces available. Already 50% of spaces have been...
08/06/2026

🎭 SUMMER SCHOOL INBOUND! 🎭
Deposit required to secure a place 🥰

Limited spaces available. Already 50% of spaces have been booked.

We have an amazing opportunity for you to be part of a show in a week. New members are Welcome 🤗

Black box production which means that the scenery and uniform will be in full black with limited props.

🤩Anyone interested please let us know Via a Facebook message or direct text to the number on the picture🤩

08/06/2026
Another show has come to an end! 🎭✨From all the staff at ITKids, we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who a...
07/06/2026

Another show has come to an end! 🎭✨

From all the staff at ITKids, we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support us.

This year, we held an open day and welcomed 10 new aspiring actors and actresses to the 10 ITKids family we had. Watching them grow from nervous, shy performers into confident stars has been incredible. All our ITKids worked hard learning lines, songs, dances, and, most importantly, building confidence and believing in themselves.

This is what theatre is all about, and we couldn’t be prouder of every single one of them. We are already excited about what the future holds and can’t wait to share our next production with you all.

Please feel free to like, share, and leave a review of the performance—we would love to hear your thoughts! 🥰

Thank you once again for your continued support, and we’ll see you all soon for our next big adventure!

Jordan & Emma
ITKids Tutors ❤️

Address

Malt Shovel Yard
Bradford
BD108QB

Opening Hours

6pm - 8pm

Telephone

07984608696

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