Your shopping cart is empty. SHOPPING CART WHAT'S ON FOOD & DRINK YOUR VISIT VENUE HIRE BE INVOLVED COVID-19 PRIORITY SPRINGBOARD Youth Theatre Groups At Southend Theatres we have six Youth Theatre Groups – Tiny Palace for 4 to 7 year olds, Little Palace for 7 to 11 year olds, Young Palace for 11 to 16 year olds. Palace Youth Company for 16 to 19 year olds and a Technical Youth Company for 14 to 19 year olds. Southend Theatres is proud to offer two youth theatre groups, known as Total Palace, for children and young people who may identify as neuro diverse or have additional needs. This includes, but is in no way limited to, children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Downs Syndrome. Total Palace has two classes, group 1 is for 11-16 year olds and group 2 is for 16-25 year olds. Our Youth Theatres' work together to perform an annual show in the summer term at The Palace Theatre; which are always fantastic and original productions devised by the Youth Theatre's themselves. The Technical Youth Company take part in three masterclasses per term and work on the technical side of the annual Youth Theatres production. If you would like to find out more about our youth theatre groups or to enquire about our waiting lists please click here or call Emma Wagstaff on 01702 390472 We are pleased to announce a new tutor for Total Palace has been found. Sessions will resume on 23 October, please contact Rachel if you are interested in joining Tiny Palace Meets on a Monday from 4-5.15pm For ages 4 to 7 (must have turned 4 before 1 September 2017) £50 a term For children in Reception to year 2. Your child must have started reception to join Tiny Palace. Little Palace Meets on a Tuesday from 4.30pm-6pm For ages 7 to 11 £55 a term For children in acedemic years 3-6 Young Palace Meets on a Monday from 5.30-7.30pm or a Thursday from 5.15-7.15pm For ages 11 to 16 £65 a term For young people in acedemic years 7-11 Total Palace For children & young people who may identify as neuro diverse, or have additional needs This includes those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Downs Syndrome. Group 1 (11 - 16 year olds) meets on a Wednesday from 5.30pm – 6.30pm Group 2 (16 - 25 year olds) meets on a Wednesday from 6:30pm – 7:30pm £20 per term, each term consists of 10 sessions Led by specialists in teaching theatre to people with diverse needs and abilities. Spaces available to join either group If you are a little nervous about joining Total Palace, contact Emma Wagstaff Watch our promotional video and hear what members have to say Total Palace is proud to celebrate the diversity that exists within our local community Palace Youth Company Meets on a Tuesday from 6-9pm For ages 16 to 19 £80 a term Entrance to this group is via an audition. For young people in further or higher education Technical Youth Company 3 masterclasses per term For ages 14 to 19 £30 a term Springboard - Drama Workshops for young adults Springboard is our new weekly programme for adults aged 19-25. Our skills-based sessions cover a range of devising skills including improvisation, characterisation, physical theatre, and narration. Springboard is focused on drama skills and is not musical theatre based. Whether you have outgrown your previous youth theatre group, want to refresh your theatre skills, or try something brand-new. No previous experience is necessary. Our evening classes fit around a busy schedule and run on a £3 PAYG basis. Build your confidence, learn new skills, and meet like-minded new people. With only 15 places available, booking in advance in essential. Simply email to reserve your place. Cost: £3 per session. Dates for Autumn 2021:- Thu 23 September 7pm - 9pm Thu 30 September 7pm - 9pm Thu 7 October 7pm - 9pm Tue 12 October 7pm - 9pm Wed 20 October 7pm - 9pm Wed 27 October 7pm - 9pm Wed 3 November 7pm - 9pm Wed 10 November 7pm - 9pm Thu 18 November 7pm - 9pm Wed 24 November 7pm - 9pm Thu 2 December 7pm - 9pm Thu 9 December 7pm - 9pm Wed 15 December 7pm - 9pm DOWNLOAD AND SAVE PAPER Download an interactive, electronic version of our brochure. Email to receive future editions instead of paper copies. Join mailing list for news and offers Box Office: 0343 310 0030 Cliffs Pavilion, Station Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex. SS0 7RA Palace Theatre, 430 London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 9LA Accessibility Venue Hire Pre-Show Dining Booking Information Priority Booking Careers Contact Us My Account Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Use