Our Ethos
Children's Drama School with 23 Years of Experience
At Act One Beginners, we run well planned and structured drama classes through which children are encouraged to discover and develop their own talents and self-confidence in a fun and exciting way. Our Advanced and Graduates classes also complement GCSE and A Level drama studies, introducing students to the theory as well as the practice of drama, along with a variety of production and playwriting skills.
In every Act One Beginners class, we work hard to get to know each child as an individual. Whether a child simply wishes to build confidence and communication skills, or is keen to perform in large scale productions and compete in drama festivals, our experienced teachers and range of opportunities ensure that our students achieve far more than they ever thought possible.
The pages on this site will give you a taste of who we are and what we do, but the best way to really get to know us is to come and try a class. We hope what you read here inspires you as much as our students inspire us every week.
Kristina Hewitt
Beverly Hewitt - Founder
Beverly opened Act One Beginners in 2003 following appeals from parents of children she had directed in a local amateur production of The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, who wanted her to work with their children on a more regular basis. Beverly brought her own performance experience and her love of teaching to every class, combining these with expertise in textual analysis, creative writing and modern drama practice and theory, developed through her First Class Honours Degree to provide high quality drama tuition.
As a member of the Society of Speech and Drama Teachers, Beverly was committed to the highest standards of teaching Speech and Dramatic Art in every form. At the very heart of her ethos was a desire to infuse her students with her own love of theatre and enthusiasm for everything drama has to offer - a passion she passed on to her daughter. Beverly lives on in the spirit of all those she taught.
Where It All Started…
Act One Beginners has been running for over 23 years. The school was founded in April 2003 by Beverly Hewitt.
