We exist to provide access to the performing arts for children and young people, regardless of their circumstances.
Performing arts have been shown to positively influence academic performance, social skills, and overall well-being. We offer free and reduced rate places for those who face social or financial barriers to participation to ensure that every child can access these benefits.
Research shows that students involved in arts education are significantly more likely to achieve higher grades and attend school more regularly1. Students from low-income families who engage in the arts are also three times more likely to get a degree2.
The performing arts play a pivotal role in developing social and emotional competencies, engagement in creative activities can significantly reduce anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues3. It’s also been shown that children who engage in arts activities are more likely to develop strong social skills and show greater emotional resilience4.
Montage Theatre Arts’ year-round programme includes term-time classes, holiday courses and tailored school workshops to help develop well-rounded individuals that go on to have profound life advantages.
If you know a child or young person who might benefit, and they face financial or other barriers to participation, please consider referring them.
Universal Credit (with a household income of less than £32,000), JSA/ESA, Pensioners, Housing Benefit, Asylum Seeker (SS or NASS), DLA (either yourself or your child), or Working Tax Credit. Current full-time student and/or an annual family income of £32,000 or less
We will take into consideration any student who does not qualify for a free place using the above criteria but feel that would benefit from support.
Direct Applications:
We work with many schools across the borough and we’re always looking to increase our outreach.
There are many ways that we can work in partnership:
Free, fun and engaging performing arts workshops in your school. Let us introduce your students and their families to the joy, excitement and transformative power of the performing arts.
Working with teachers, define clear goals for tailored workshops and use the performing arts to teach a variety of skills; collaboration, public speaking, confidence, resilience, preparing for transition and more.
We can run a variety of after-school and lunch clubs to add to your school’s extra-curricular offer to students.
Here for all your performing arts needs! Anything from school show support to teacher CPD.
Our student is loving MTA and he attends the classes every Saturday. We really appreciate the Bursary opportunities that MTA have offered. It has made a noticeable difference to his confidence.
Our children have grown in confidence and it shows, their school teachers comment on their confidence in public speaking.
It will forever be a big part of her growing up and I’m sure a fantastic resource for her future. It’s a warm, welcoming, inclusive and fun place for kids to have fun and learn new skills.