Freedom Performance Academy

This one is a good one for all children who are thinking about taking the next steps into performing. Full blog here - https://freedomacademy.co.uk/parents-guide/f/should-my-child-join-an-agency

NEW GUIDE

Should my child join an agency?

It’s one of the questions I’m asked most often by parents.

An agent can open doors to incredible opportunities in TV, film, commercials and theatre, but representation isn’t always the right next step for every child or family.

In our latest article, we explore:

• Do you actually need an agent?
• Is your child ready for professional auditions?
• The reality of self-tapes and casting
• What agents really do behind the scenes
• Why training and performance opportunities still matter
• How to stay safe when applying for open castings

Most importantly, we discuss why an agent should be seen as part of a young performer’s journey, not the destination.

Whether your child dreams of the West End, television, film or simply loves performing, this guide will help you understand the realities of the industry and make an informed decision.

Read the full article here: https://freedomacademy.co.uk/f/should-my-child-join-an-agency

We are so proud of our incredible Caterham Senior Musical Theatre Company who took to the stage for their very first competition performance today at the Surrey Festival of Musical Theatre and came away with 3rd Place!

The team represented Freedom Performance Academy with professionalism, energy and enthusiasm, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Although we were missing some company members today, we can’t wait to have them back together for our Summer Showcase next month.

A huge thank you to our students, families and teaching team for their support.

This is only the beginning, and we’re excited to see where this journey takes them next.

Congratulations everyone – you were fantastic!

NEW RESOURCE FOR PARENTS

Over the years, one of the things we’ve been asked most often at Freedom Academy is for advice.

Questions about choosing classes, agencies, auditions, competitions, drama schools, licences and opportunities for young performers.

Whilst every child’s journey is different, having the right information can make all the difference.

That’s why Freedom Academy Principal, Kat Henry, has launched The Young Performer Parent Guide – a free resource designed to help parents navigate the world of children’s performing arts.

The first guide is now live:

🎭 Choosing the Right Performing Arts School for Your Child

We’ll be sharing practical advice, answering parent questions and exploring topics from first classes through to vocational training and professional opportunities.

If you’re a Freedom parent, we’d love you to follow Young Performer Parent Guide and join the conversation.

Read the first guide here:
https://freedomacademy.co.uk/parents-guide/f/choosing-the-right-performing-arts-school-for-your-child

How many numbers do Freedom Academy students perform in our annual showcase?

⭐ Rising Stars (Ages 3–6) – 4 Numbers
⭐ Juniors (Ages 7–12) – 8 Numbers
⭐ Seniors (Ages 12–18) – 12 Numbers

One of the things parents love about our showcase is that students are involved throughout the production.

Rather than sitting wondering, “When is my child on next?”, performers return to the stage again and again throughout the show, creating more opportunities to shine and more memories to treasure.

✨ More performances.
✨ More confidence.
✨ More memories.

We Are Golden 2026
05 July 2026

We absolutely love these backstage photos from last year’s Dulwich showcase.

The excitement, anticipation and smiles before stepping onto the stage are what it’s all about. These moments are just as special as the performance itself.

Not long now until We Are Golden 2026 and we can’t wait to see our performers experience it all again!

You already know we don’t do “just classes”…

Every year our students enjoy:

• Community Performances
• Group LAMDA Exams
• Full Musical Productions
• Theatre Showcases
• Casting Opportunities
• Competitions

So naturally… we’ve decided to raise the bar again.

Something exciting is coming to Freedom Academy.

Watch this space.

FROM LOCAL STAGES TO NATIONAL TV… COULD YOU BE PART OF THE NEXT FPA COLLECTIVE COMPETITION TEAM?

OPEN AUDITIONS ARE HERE!

We’re looking for confident dancers aged 8–18 to join our Street Dance and Musical Theatre Dance competition teams for the 2026/27 season.

Whether you’re already a Freedom student or new to us, auditions are OPEN TO ALL dancers regardless of experience.

⭐ Weekly Technique Classes
⭐ Twice-Monthly Competition Rehearsals
⭐ Competitions Throughout The Year
⭐ Performance Opportunities
⭐ Lifelong Friendships

Our previous teams have performed on national television, appearing in ITV productions hosted by Bradley Walsh and on CBBC.

This is your chance to train, perform, compete and be part of something special.

📅 Sunday 28th June
📍 South Norwood
👥 Ages 8–18

Street Dance | Musical Theatre Dance

Ready to take the next step? We can’t wait to meet the next generation of FPA Collective dancers.

REGISTER HERE - https://freedom-academy.classforkids.io/camp/119