After 26 year of our Youth Theatre, in May 2022 we proudly launched our Hazlitt Institute of Performing Arts, to offer the community a variety of our ways to engage, improve well being and more importantly have fun! We run various arts participation programmes for all ages and abilities with our next term 10 week term 9th September - 9th December 2024.

Late payment deadlines fees apply as below, so please pay for your fees on time for our current term:

£10 added to payments made after 22nd September

£20 added to payments made after 10th November

Strictly Accessible

Strictly Accessible has been created for young people and adults who are neurodiverse, those on the autistic spectrum or who have learning disabilities, who want to get their groove on. All of our sessions are supported by a sensory chill out space, a cohort of amazing volunteers and a safe and supportive learning environment in which members can thrive. To pay your termly fee and see What's On next for HI Strictly Accessible click here.

HI Youth Theatre

Each week members attend a workshop dedicated to the learning of different aspects of the theatrical world including: acting, performing arts, improvisation, devising, text work, theatre styles, film, stage combat, mime and a whole lot more besides. In recent times members have devised and produced their own work and learnt the basics of lighting and sound design.

HI Youth Theatre aims to provide an exciting and broad look at the imaginative world of theatre and gives young people a chance to form new friendships, gain self-confidence and most importantly have fun. So if the theatre is something you are interested in, HI is the place for you. To pay your termly fee and see What's On next for our HI Youth Theatre click here.

HI Dance

HI Dance company was created to promote young people to fully emerge into the world of dance. With opportunities to try different styles, express themselves in a different way, and to grow as a dancer. With sessions ranging from technique to ballet to commercial, there is something for everyone. We also have a new equipped dance studio with a dance floor/mirrors and ballet barres. With performance opportunities throughout the year as well as competitions, HI Dance Company is guaranteed to keep your love of dance alive. To pay your termly fee and see What's On next for our HI Dance Company click here.

HI Choir

The Hazlitt Theatre is proud to host it’s own In House Adult Choir, meeting weekly throughout term time in our Exchange Studio, and performing onstage at the Hazlitt Theatre. Covering a wide range of styles and repertoire - we’ve got Musical Theatre, Pop, Acapella & Traditional classics to suit ALL abilities of singers! Come along and join us at one of our termly taster sessions, or better still - sign up for a term and get singing along to all your favourites today!

No Audition Required - Bespoke Musical Arrangements - Materials Provided - Individual Harmony Rehearsal Tracks - Email Membership Updates - Summer Courses - Theatre Trips & Discounted Tickets - Social Activities - In House & Public Performance Opportunities. To pay your termly fee and see What's On for our HI Choir click here.

HI Singing

We also offer sining lessons for HI Youth members. To pay your termly fee and see What's On for our HI Sining click here.

Schedule and Expression of Interest

See below for the current HI schedule and click on the relevant HI logo for more information if you are ready to take part! No obligation taster sessions are available at the beginning of each term, with termly fees only required should you wish to continue.

FREE taster session available for our termly classes. Should you wish to continue payment for the term will be required.

For more details or to book your first taster please email hi.info@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk or complete this expression of interest form.

OUR SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

The Hazlitt Institute for Performing Arts has a duty of care to safeguard from harm all children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom it interacts. We do this by:

Recognising that all children, young people and vulnerable adults have the right to freedom from abuse and harm
Ensuring that all our staff and volunteers are carefully selected and vetted, have the relevant qualifications and experience and accept responsibility for helping to prevent the abuse of children in their care.
Responding quickly and appropriately to all suspicions or allegations of abuse
Providing parents/ carers, children/ young people and vulnerable adults with the opportunity to voice any concerns they may have
Appointing a Designated Safeguarding Lead who takes specific responsibility for children’s and young people’s protection, safety and well-being.
Reviewing the effectiveness of our Protection Policy and Procedures
Working with external agencies to ensure, as far as is possible, that children/ young people are protected
Not tolerating bullying. Incidents of bullying will be investigated and treated seriously. Action will be taken to stop the bullying

Our policy details the legal requirements, organisational procedures and best practice as applicable to all staff

Download our safeguarding statement here.