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Welcome

THEATRE STUDIO WEST is a youth theatre group based in West London and offers Drama, Dance and Singing classes for 4-19 year olds.

Each class taken by professional tutors are packed with exciting activities for young people to explore, create and perform in dynamic productions.

TSW is a registered Charity and was founded by actress/director Julie Saunders, who has over 20 years professional experience, with the aim to provide a vibrant all-inclusive environment, enabling each student to fulfil their technical and artistic potential.

She says ‘We are a youth theatre group that trains for life as well as for the stage. At TSW we are dedicated to giving everyone the opportunity to participate in

  • Practical tuition in all aspects of Theatre
  • Tutoring by Professional Artists
  • The fun, excitement and wonder of Rehearsals
  • Performing on stage in at least one full Production each year

If you want to gain new skills, get creative, develop your talent, enhance the social skills needed for life and have fun, this is the place for you.’

Who's who at TSW?

Julie Saunders - Artistic Director/Project Manager

Julie has worked extensively in Theatre, TV and Film. She has taught drama for over 25 years, specialising in the classics for 10 years and has directed all over the world. Recently she has worked at Shakespeare’s Globe and Manoel Theatre Malta.

Valerie Bernadine - General Manager

Valerie has worked in the banking sector for nearly 30 years. She has always had a keen interest in the Arts having trained as a singer.

T.S.W. Committee

  • G. K. Grant - Chair
  • G. Hanson - Treasurer
  • T. Dutton - Secretary

Trustees

  • R. Bekoe
  • V. Bernadine
  • J. Spencer
  • E. Grant

Theatre Studio West is a Registered Charity Number 1124684