ACTIVATE THEATRE
ACTIVATE YOUR POTENTIAL
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Activate Theatre run CREATIVE, FUN and INSPIRING Acting, Singing & Dance Classes for ages 4-18yrs. We also teach 121 LAMDA lessons working towards exams. We are based in County Durham. We offer Events and workshops within the community and for schools. Please view our events page for further details.
WHY COME TO ACTIVATE?
Build Confidence
Increase Performance, Communication and social skills
Promotes Emotional and Mental Wellbeing
Have the opportunity to take part in live shows
Opportunities to take part in a variety of performance events
Our aim is to nurture each child’s individual potential, and give them the opportunity and a safe space to try performance activities. To build and increase skills and have the opportunity to work with industry professionals.
The skills that our Activate stars learn during classes and taking part in shows and events, will grow with them and help them thrive and be more confident in social situations and the wider world.
We encourage every child to aspire to be the best they can be and to…‘Activate their full potential’
✨TO BOOK FOR THE TERM OR TO SIGN UP FOR A FREE TASTER CLASS PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW–
https://activate-theatre.class4kids.co.uk/
THE NEXT TERM DATES FOR 2025 PLEASE SEE BELOW
April- July 2025– 11 WEEK TERM
✨SATURDAY NDA CLASSES- 3rd May-19th July- Half Term 31st May- NO CLASS
✨WEDNESDAY LANCHESTER CLASSES- 30th April-16th July- Half Term 28th May – NO CLASS
✨THURSDAY- WITTON CLASSES- 1st May- 17th July Half Term Thursday 29th May – NO CLASS
Please contact The Activate Team before attending any face to face class to check the class times and days are correct. Activate endeavour to run all advertised classes. activatetheatre@outlook.com
Classes & Events
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Meet the Team
Louise Rimmington-Kane
Company Director
Louise graduated from De Montfort University with a BA Hons in Performing Arts. She then spent a number of years touring with professional Theatre companies and performing in shows in both the UK and Europe. Louise has performed and directed performances and Musicals in rep theatre. She has taught at many Theatres and Stage Schools before setting up Activate Theatre. She has used her professional experience and creative vision to establish and grow Activate into an exciting and magical theatre experience for all the young performers of the North East. Louise is also a Trained Arts Award Advisor and also teaches 121 LAMDA classes with our Activate stars.
Patrick Rimmington-Kane
Company Director
Patrick studied Performing Arts at the University of Surrey. After graduating he worked for many touring theatre companies touring in the UK, Germany and Italy performing a wide range of material ranging from Shakespearean classics to modern musicals. Patricks real passion is writing and technical design and loves the platform that Activate gives him to demonstrate these art forms. Patrick also runs the LAMDA Exam side of the business and has seen hundreds of students pass their exams with amazing results.
Megan
Class Manager & Choreographer
Megan is our fabulous Activate Manager & Dance Teacher. Megan has worked with Activate for several years and has been a massive asset to Activate. Megan also performs in professional local shows and pantos. Megan Trained in all areas of performing arts from a young age. She is a qualified Dance Teacher and professional dancer and fitness coach As well as working with our Activate stars Megan is also the director and founder of Megs Moves. Megan continues to create and inspire our Activate stars with her creativity and infectious energy.
Grace
Vocal Coach & MD
Grace is a professional musical theatre performer, with 10+ years industry experience with professional credits in theatre and television. Graduating in 2021 from Emil Dale Academy, she has since worked around the world with Viking Cruises and P&O as a Lead Vocalist and Dancer. Grace has a passion for teaching the next generation of budding performers, inspiring them in all parts of the performing arts.
Eilish
Mini/Rising Stars Assistant
Eilish first came to Activate as a student in 2015. Since joining, her talent and commitment to the arts has shone through and she was asked to become an assistant for the Mini and Rising star classes. Eilish has performed in a number shows with Activate and also other theatre comapnies. She has performed some leading roles and ensemble, She is currently studying Performing Arts at Durham sixth form and has been working very closely with Activate to build on her work experience .
Jack
Mini / Rising Stars Assistant
Jack first came to Activate as a student in 2015, and quickly developed a huge passion for the performing arts. Since joining, his talent and commitment to the arts has shone through and he was asked to become an assistant for the Mini and Rising star classes. Jack has performed in many shows and performed some leading roles including, He is currently studying at Durham sixth form and has been working very closely with Activate to build on his work experience .
Lisa
Rising Stars Assistant & Vocal Support
Lisa first came to Activate to assist in the classes in 2017, and quickly developed a huge passion for teaching and the performing arts. Since working with Activate Lisa has studied at University doing Drama and creative prop and set design. Lisa then went on to get her PGCE and has become a qualified teacher now teaching music and using her musical talent and improvisation skills to increase children’s musicality and creativity.
Abbey
Mini/Rising stars Assistant & Dance Teacher
Abbey is currently studying Physiological Sciences at Newcastle University and she represents Newcastle University Women’s Football Club. Previous student at Activate Theatre from 2014-2020 performing in productions including Mary Poppins, Aladdin and Matilda before specialising in dance and competing competitively in Freestyle dance competition throughout the UK. In 2021, Abbey joined the Activate Team as a dance teacher and choreographer and has been inspiring our Activate stars ever since!
Milo
Mini/ Rising Stars Assistant
Milo is studying a Performing Arts BTEC at Gateshead College. He is a very talented character actor and has a particular talent for Puppetry and stage design. Milo is also one of Activates chief script writers.
Chloe
Mini/ Rising Stars Assistant
Chloe is currently in her first year of a Performing Arts BTEC at Gateshead College. She has performed in many shows over the past 3 years including Addams Family and Legally Blonde. Chloe is a strong vocalist and encourages that passion in the children she teaches.