Frequently Asked Questions

Yes – ThirdSpace Theatre runs four completely free drama clubs in high-deprivation areas of Brighton & Hove. We also offer subsidised and pay-what-you-can places across all our clubs for families who need support. No child or young person is turned away due to cost.

 Our youngest group starts at age 5. We run clubs for ages 5-8, 8-12, 12-16, and 16-25. ThirdSpace also offers adult classes for ages 18 and over. All young people are welcome to book a free trial before committing.

None at all. Every club welcomes complete beginners. We don’t hold auditions for any of our weekly clubs – just book a free trial and come along. Our tutors are experienced at welcoming nervous or shy children.

ThirdSpace’s fees are on a sliding scale depending on what your family can afford. We offer standard rates, subsidised rates, pay-what-you-can, and fully funded free places for those who qualify. Contact us to discuss what works for you.

We run clubs at Hanover Community Centre, Brighton Youth Centre, BHASVIC, Hove Park School, St Luke’s Primary School, West Blatchington Primary, St Mark’s CE Primary, and Fitzherbert Community Hub, among others.

Yes – ThirdSpace runs drama holiday clubs during the summer and winter school holidays. We also offer HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) funded places for children who receive free school meals, meaning eligible families can join at no cost.

Each term ends with a public performance at venues including Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT), The Old Market, and The Lantern Theatre. Our young people’s company also perform in large-scale commissioned and funded professional productions – including at Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival and ACCA, led by our award-winning artistic director, Tanushka Marah.

ThirdSpace Theatre is a Community Interest Company (CIC, registration 11912128) currently converting to Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status. We are an Associate Company of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival.

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