Welcome to Reavley Theatre Dance and Drama School in Gateshead
We opened over 40 years ago and since then thousands of young people and the not so young have taken their first steps on stage, dancing, acting, singing and generally having fun. Many of our past pupils have gone on to have professional careers on stage and TV and also into teaching, choreography and fitness. We cater for all levels from 2 years old in a variety of subjects from ballet to hip hop, jazz, tap and musical theatre and also have a children's theatrical agency. For those interested in taking exams have had 100% success rate in all our IDTA exams throughout the time we have been in operation.
Our past pupils include Jill Halfpenny - Winner of Strictly Come Dancing and who has starred in west end musicals such as Legally Blonde and Chicago, along with East Enders and Coronation Street. Claire Morland who has appeared in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on the west end stage, among other productions, Michelle Heaton of Liberty X and Emily Smith, who starred as Debbie in Billy Elliott the musical.
Many have benefited from the confidence they have gained at the school and the lifelong friends they have made. Classes are held in great studios at Clayton House, Gateshead and also in Cromer Avenue Church in Low Fell and our fees are very reasonable. View our other pages for further details or call us on 0191 495 0012, we will make you very welcome in our friendly, caring environment.