WELCOME TO NEXT STAGE PERFORMING ARTS
Where imagination grows
STAGE 1 - Age 0 - 4 Years Let's Pretend: Join Lisa Lundie as she transports you through the world of children’s literature using puppets, musical instruments, singing, dancing and physical theatre. These classes provide a warm inviting environment for Mummies, Daddies, Grannies, Grandads, Aunties, Uncles and guardians.
STAGE 2 - Primary Drama Classes Age 5 - 11 Years
These sessions are designed to learn new performance skills, develop confidence and enjoy lots of fun in the process! Delivered by Lisa Lundie BA Hons Drama and Theatre Studies, PGCE Drama and Contextual Studies, 15 Years teaching EYFS - GCSE / A - Level Drama and Theatre Studies.
STAGE 3 - Senior Drama Classes Age 11 +
These workshops explore a wide range of styles, genres and influential practitioners to aid actor training. No previous experience is required, with no pressure to perform until students feel ready.
A fun supportive environment that encourages each individual to develop their skills.
Lisa can also offer support to GCSE / A - Level Drama Students.
OUR STORY
Where It All Began
My name is Lisa Lundie and I look forward to getting to know you and your little one(s).So here’s my story so far…Having successfully completed a BA Honours Degree in Drama and Theatre Studies followed by a PGCE in Drama and Contextual Studies, I embarked upon a 15 year teaching career. During this time, I taught Drama and Theatre Studies from Early Years Foundation Stage all the way to GCSE and A - Level, as well as being a Head of Year. I then had a long and challenging IVF journey which resulted in me becoming a Mummy to Gabrielle in January 2022.Together, Gabrielle and I attended lots of baby classes consisting of the usual sensory, yoga, massage etc and for me there was a very noticeable need for something new and innovative. I had a Eureka moment over a glass of Prosecco with friends, which ignited the first Let's Pretend flame. I soon had a clear vision of a place that inspired imagination from birth, transporting children on an exciting pathway though Literacy, Music, Drama and Dance. It was important to me that families can join together in a warm and friendly environment (Grown ups can pretend too!)
I then wanted to provide children with the opportunity to continue the Let's Pretend experience with the introduction of Primary Drama Classes. My vision here was of a fully inclusive provision that encourages self belief alongside the development of performance skills. Every child is different, so supporting individual growth is of paramount importance to me.
The Primary Drama Classes are incredibly popular, from which demand grew to provide opportunities for all age groups. This lead to the launch of Senior Drama Classes. Here I am able to enrich KS3 learning and support GCSE and A - Level students with their studies. However, no previous experience is required, with no pressure to perform until individuals feel ready. These classes are for the whole community, with no age limit!
With this, my one woman vision of fully inclusive Drama for all is complete.
Thank you for making my dream a reality and welcome to Next STAGE Performing Arts.
Upcoming Events
Sat, 11 MayGrand Arcade Shopping Centre11 May 2024, 13:30 – 14:30Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, 23 Crompton St, Wigan WN1 1BH, UK
Sat, 11 MayGrand Arcade Shopping Centre11 May 2024, 11:30 – 12:30Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, 23 Crompton St, Wigan WN1 1BH, UK
Mon, 06 MayStubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club06 May 2024, 16:00 – 18:00Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, Walter St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8TP, UK
Mon, 01 AprStubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club01 Apr 2024, 16:00 – 18:00Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club, Walter St, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8TP, UK- Sat, 09 MarPemberton09 Mar 2024, 15:00 – 16:00Pemberton, 2A Worsley St, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 8BP, UK
- Thu, 21 DecStandish Library21 Dec 2023, 13:30Standish Library, 13 Cross St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0HQ, UK
Tue, 19 DecShevington Library19 Dec 2023, 17:30Shevington Library, Gathurst Ln, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8HA, UK
Tue, 19 DecShevington Library19 Dec 2023, 16:30Shevington Library, Gathurst Ln, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8HA, UK- Tue, 19 DecShevington Library19 Dec 2023, 13:30Shevington Library, Gathurst Ln, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8HA, UK
- Tue, 19 DecHindley Library19 Dec 2023, 10:00 – 11:00Hindley Library, First Ave, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3EB, UK
Mon, 18 DecAshton In Makerfield Library18 Dec 2023, 16:30Ashton In Makerfield Library, Wigan Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9BH, UK- Mon, 18 DecAshton In Makerfield Library18 Dec 2023, 13:30Ashton In Makerfield Library, Wigan Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9BH, UK
- Mon, 18 DecThe Hub at Westhoughton18 Dec 2023, 10:30 – 11:30The Hub at Westhoughton, The Hub, Central Dr, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3DS, UK
Tue, 31 OctShevington Library31 Oct 2023, 13:30 – 14:30Shevington Library, Gathurst Ln, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8HA, UK
Tue, 31 OctMarket Street31 Oct 2023, 10:00 – 11:00Market Street, Market St, Hindley, Wigan WN2, UK
Mon, 30 OctAshton In Makerfield Library30 Oct 2023, 13:30 – 14:30Ashton In Makerfield Library, Wigan Rd, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 9BH, UK
Mon, 30 OctThe Hub at Westhoughton30 Oct 2023, 10:30 – 11:30The Hub at Westhoughton, The Hub, Central Dr, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3DS, UK
Thu, 26 OctStandish Library26 Oct 2023, 13:30 – 14:30Standish Library, 13 Cross St, Standish, Wigan WN6 0HQ, UK