Centre Stage Theatre Camp - Office. — Attraction in Doncaster

Where was this kind of thing when I was a kid? Seriously? A three day, two night residential theatre camp? Complete with activities, meals, dorms, camp fire and more…BEFORE we even talk about the Theatre side of things.

This is a GREAT camp for any child, not just theatre kids. It teaches them experiences and lessons that they wouldn’t get anywhere else.

I was lucky enough to be a leader on a couple of these camps, and I have to say, seeing the little nervous and unsure faces on the morning of day one, to the beaming smiles and happy tears at the end of the last day (me included).

Memories that will last a lifetime. Lessons and development that again, isn’t available in other places.

There were kids who just outright didn’t want to perform, which is of course absolutely fine…but then…they got support, and encouragement…not from the adults…no…but from the other kids that they’d JUST MET…the bond is unbreakable over the weekend and I can NOT recommend it enough.

Don’t believe me? Read the other reviews. See the amount of people who return year after year, bringing siblings and friends along because they love it so much.

It really is hard to explain how good of an experience this is, but I can say, I am jealous and a little upset that we didn’t get this sort of thing when I was a kid.

Now, take centre stage!! Hopefully see you all next...

My daughter Lottie went to Centre Stage theatre camp for the first time this year. I was a little nervous about her being away from home with complete strangers, but I needn’t have been concerned as she had an absolutely amazing time and came home with so many friends (the group chat hasn’t stopped pinging!)

It’s an incredible achievement to put together a show in a few days and huge credit to how hard the young people and Centre Stage team work that they manage to pull a really enjoyable performance together where everyone gets a chance to shine.

But I think the true magic of Centre Stage is that they can take a group of kids who don’t know each other and put on such a packed and fun filled programme of workshops, campfires, silent discos (a huge favourite) that everyone bonds and has a fantastic experience from start to finish - can’t be easy with a bunch of tired teens!

Lottie literally did not have a negative word to say about the whole experience. Hopefully I’ll be able to get her to take her Centre Stage tshirt off for long enough to give it a wash before next...

Centre stage does what it says on the flyers and posters. Every child is given the opportunity to build their creative skills and have their CENTRE STAGE MOMENT, through song, dance and acting. They also can Showcase other talents and skills they may possess as well as building up their confidence, helping them develop teamwork and leadership qualities among other life skills.

But at its heart it’s all about the fun! Giving chances and opportunities that children don’t always get in the north, supporting them to get out of their comfort zone and make friends and memories they can take with them long...