Elite Theatre Arts

06/09/2026

new edition of my most popular play, brand new final scene!

What happens when Cinderella, Goldilocks, Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Bears all end up in the same story? Cinderella may have married the prince, but life in the palace isn't quite the happily-ever-after she expected. Years later, her daughter Red finds herself caught up in a new fairyta...

05/09/2026

Stars of the Week

05/09/2026

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New Book Giveaway!

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Winners announced on October 1st!

Barnum & Bee is a beautifully illustrated by Lilly Geraghty and includes a heartwarming story and play script, with suggested activities for your child to enjoy.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

West End Calling is the leading musical theatre singing competition, where the final is on a West End Stage! Auditions for next years competition are February 2024!

03/09/2026

Congratulations to Seb for completing his star of the week booklet!

Our first winner and here he is with his prize.

These Love to Doodle books by Doodlebug Bloom are fabulous fun so there’s a link in comments if you would like one.

01/09/2026

If you have little ones you might be interested in this new book out today!

Based on our school mascot Barnum the Greatest Showbear.

Illustrations by Lilly Geraghty.

Would love your support (& positive reviews on Amazon) 🧸🐝

Bee is feeling down because she looks different from all the other bees. While they proudly wear their stripes, Bee hasn’t got a single one and all she wants is to fit in. Determined to make his best friend feel special, Barnum sets off on a mission to show Bee just how wonderful she is. Along th....

31/08/2026

Great to be back to the studio tonight!

Great work everyone,
I was very impressed 🎭

28/08/2026

So proud! 🎬

He’s on fire! 🔥 Two self-tapes in one day!

28/08/2026

Now enrolling for an immediate start.

We are a friendly and welcoming award nominated school and we cater for all abilities.

Come and join our ETA Family!

First lesson free, contact us to book a session.

We have places in the following classes.

Tinies performing arts age 3-5

Minis dance and cheer Pom 4-8

Junior musical theatre & acting age 8-12

Mini acting age 5-8

Starlets (pop singing & MT) age 4-8

Mini musicals age 4-8

Pop Singing age 10- teens

ETA Actors - we have limited roles left for our next play which is a modern version of Five Children & It.

Minis performing arts 6-8 (one place left)

Inters musical theatre & acting for secondary age (limited places left)

Screen acting (limited places left)

Senior musical theatre & acting for upper secondary and college age.

Our production classes of Aladdin and Six the musical are both full but we are taking names for our next production starting mid October, contact for more details or to book a place.

You can contact us on 07403014358.

We also have a Spotlight registered casting agency for those who want to take their first steps into the professional world.