Award winning theatre and stage school | Primary Creatives | EST. 2009 | Posts by @andrewcurphey
Andrew Curphey Theatre Company recently won the 'Arts Organisation of the Year' at the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards 2024. As we mark our 16th anniversary, we're excited to announce our 2024/2025 season of classes in Widnes, Runcorn, Warrington, and Frodsham. Under the leadership of Andrew Curphey, an actor, performer, and theatre teacher from Widnes, along with his talented
team of performing arts teachers and practitioners, ACTC offers a supportive environment where children and young people can develop their skills in performing arts, musical theatre, drama, dance, and singing. Our evening classes in the community provide valuable opportunities for creative growth and skill enhancement. Participants not only improve their performance abilities but also build confidence and have fun. Each year, our students have the chance to take part in exciting live performances. ACTC has a strong history of delivering performing arts workshops and lessons in local primary schools. Our services include PPA cover, curriculum projects, after-school clubs, productions, and CPD lessons. We are committed to creating positive experiences for students, staff, and school management, believing that every primary-aged child should have the chance to explore creative and performing arts during the school day. We are also grateful for the continued support of our Patron, Marjorie Barlow (Gary's Mother), who frequently attends our productions. Andrew says, “Our teaching philosophy focuses on providing a safe environment where children and young people can grow and learn. We give them a platform to express themselves, showcase their talents, and build confidence. Our core mission is to ensure that every child and young person has fun and creates lasting memories.”
In 2024, Andrew reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent, performing live on ITV. In 2018, he was commissioned by Halton Borough Council and the Mersey Gateway to create and direct a performance for Her Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Sussex. This significant event, which included conversations with both the Queen and Meghan Markle, received extensive media coverage on Sky News, BBC, ITV, ABC (America), Good Morning America, and other international and UK press outlets. For more information about ACTC evening classes or our daytime school provision, please use the links above or email [email protected].
12/06/2026
🎄✨ OUR NEW WEDNESDAY MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS PRESENTS… ✨🎄
🎁 ELF THE MUSICAL JR. 🎁
📅 14th & 15th November 2026
Join Buddy the Elf on a fun, heartwarming adventure filled with great songs, festive moments and plenty of Christmas cheer.
There is still time to get involved…
🎭 Wednesday Musical Theatre
📍 The Studio, Widnes
🕔 Wednesdays | 5:00pm–8:00pm
🎶 Ages 9–17 years
Whether you love to sing, dance, act or want to build confidence and make new friends, come and be part of something special.
There has never been a better time to join our Wednesday Musical Theatre class because very soon, this group will begin work on their very first full Musical Theatre production 👀✨
📣 Show announcement coming soon…
Our Wednesday class has become such a brilliant group of young performers, full of energy, creativity and enthusiasm, and we’re inviting new students to join now and be part of the journey from the very beginning.
As part of ACTC’s supportive and inspiring community, students make friendships, grow in confidence and work together towards an exciting live production experience.
With our first show just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to join and get involved before rehearsals officially begin.
Tomorrow (Saturday 6th June), I’ll be performing at Halton Fest at Runcorn Hill Park from 2:15pm to 2:45pm in the Performance Marquee, representing ACTC.
If you’re coming along, please do pop over and support us! We’ll have leaflets available and if you’ve got an ACTC t shirt, feel free to wear it and help us represent 💙
Then on Sunday, I’ll be swapping the stage for running trainers and taking on the Jubilee 10K 🏅
If you see me over the weekend, please come and say hello. It’d be lovely to see some familiar faces.
See you there! Andrew xx
22/05/2026
🌟 HALF TERM HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! 🌟
What an incredible few weeks it has been at ACTC! 🎭✨
A huge WELL DONE to everyone involved in our fantastic production of Fame Jr. 💫
All ACTC classes are officially on half term break.
📅 Classes will resume week commencing 1st June.
When we return, we’ve got a jam packed summer term ahead with performances, showcases, exciting projects and so much more still to come! ☀️🎶
Have the most wonderful break, enjoy the sunshine and take some time to recharge ready for an amazing summer with Team ACTC ❤️
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