Volt Young Company is a professional-focused performing arts company for young people, providing high-quality training in acting, musical theatre, singing, dance, voice and speech, and performance for stage and screen. Our aim is to give young performers the opportunity to Train, Perform and Shine in a supportive, ambitious and professional environment.

Students are placed into one of three Companies according to their age, Junior Company, Middle Company and Senior Company. We take students aged 8 all the way up to 18 years.

Volt provides a broad performing arts education covering musical theatre, acting, performance for stage and screen, dance, singing, voice and speech. Students don't simply learn individual skills, they learn how to bring those skills together as performers.

Volt is designed to combine the best of both. Students receive structured performing arts tuition while also being given opportunities to perform on stage and work in front of professional cameras. We are first and formost a training provider, but we structure the classes like that of a performance company, giving students a real insight to the world of performing and led by industry professionals.

We put a strong emphasis on professional preparation.Students don't only rehearse for a show. They learn how performers actually work, including performance discipline, working with others, performing for an audience and adapting their performance for the camera.

Yes. Live performance is an important part of Volt. Students have opportunities to take their training from the studio into live theatre performance.

Yes. Screen performance is an integral part of Volt training. Students learn how to perform specifically for camera and gain practical experience working in front of professional filming equipment including RED, Arri and BlackMagic Cameras.

Yes. Stage and screen performance are both central to the Volt programme.Students learn how performance changes depending on whether they are performing to a live audience or to a camera.

No. Previous experience is not essential for joining a Company.

Yes. Our training is designed to challenge students at their individual level and help experienced performers continue to develop.

We aim for a high professional standard throughout Volt. As students progress through the Companies, expectations increase and the training becomes more demanding BUT IS ALWAYS FUN!

Between 3 - 5 hours per week depending on the group and more during holiday intensives.

Students work across the core Volt disciplines, including acting, musical theatre, singing, dance, voice and speech, and performance for stage and screen.

Performance is a major part of the Volt experience. The exact performance schedule will depend on the programme and productions being undertaken.

No however when and if you and your child are ready to move up to Volt Pro, an audition is held in front of our senior teaching team however this is very relaxed.

Volt Pro is for students who want an additional level of challenge and are ready to undertake more intensive, professionally focused training.

Yes. We can offer a full-year upfront payment option as well as the standard rolling option. We do not charge for school holidays unless you have signed up for our Holiday Intensives.

We encourage parents to speak to us as early as possible if they are experiencing difficulties so that we can discuss the situation. Ultimately, we put students first and we will work on an individual basis in these situations.

Volt students have a simple uniform designed to create a strong sense of identity and community while allowing freedom of movement. We require that students attend classes in at least a Volt Signature t-shirt (they will be entitled to one free t-shirt upon joining) but parents may wish to purchase further student gear on our website. If students choose, they may instead or as well wear a Volt Hoodie or Sweatshirt which is recommended during the colder months.

We also recommend students wear comfortable trousers for movement and dance activities, as well as trainers or jazz shoes.

For safety reasons due to the nature of our work, jewlery and watches are prohbited during classes.

Students should bring their usual training essentials, including appropriate footwear and a drink.

Performance opportunities will take place throughout the year, with the exact schedule depending on productions and projects. The production schedule is announced at the start of each term by the Artistic Director.

Volt is committed to giving young performers genuine theatre performance experience, including opportunities to perform in professional-standard venues where appropriate.

Screen performance is an important part of the Volt programme, and students will have opportunities to work in front of cinema grade cameras.

Families can complete the Volt application form and follow the joining process provided by the company.

The Volt team will review the application and contact the family with the next steps.

No. Sadly we do not allow parents to remain on site during classes. This for one presents a safeguarding issue for us as we require that all adults in the room during classes are DBS checked and safeguarding trained with us. It is also our experience that this does not work in the best interests of the students themselves.

Yes. We encourage appropriate communication between parents and the Volt team.

Confidence is something we actively develop. Students are encouraged to grow at their own pace while being challenged to step outside their comfort zone.

Volt is particularly suited to young people who want serious performance training and to perform professionally.