Upcoming Events
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20-23Jul2026
Show in a Week - SIX the Musical meets Horrible Histories
Four days. One real show. Total drama.
What if your child could spend four days creating a real, live, fully staged musical show โ and perform it to you on Thursday afternoon? That is exactly what Show in a Week is all about.
This summer Starbrite Studios presents our most ambitious summer school yet โ a performing arts spectacular where SIX the Musical meets Horrible Histories. Your children will bring the six wives of Henry VIII to life through drama, song and dance, with the bold comedy storytelling of Horrible Histories giving every child a way in that is genuinely brilliant fun. History just got LOUD!
Monday 20th July โ Meet the Queens
Welcome to the company! Children watch the SIX opening number, audition for wife roles and discipline groups, and begin learning their first songs. The week starts with energy and excitement from the very first moment.
๐จ Craft break: Design & make your queen crown โ worn in the show!
Tuesday 21st July โ Building the Show
Discipline groups get to work โ drama refines the Horrible Histories comedy sketches, singing rehearses harmonies and solos, and dance builds the choreography for each wife. First full company run-through of the opening wives.
๐จ Craft break: Tudor portrait โ paint yourself as your queen wife, displayed for show day!
Wednesday 22nd July โ Putting It Together
The whole show comes together. Wives five and six are staged, the finale is rehearsed and the full show runs for the first time. Older students mentor younger ones. The excitement of show day begins to build!
๐จ Craft break: Decorate your costume sash in your wife's signature colour
Thursday 23rd July โ Show Day! ๐
Final dress rehearsal in the morning, into costume after lunch, then showtime! Parents are invited to watch the full performance at Starbrite Studios followed by a curtain call, cast photos and certificates for every child.
๐จ Craft break: Decorate your show programme before the performance
What's Included
- Four days of performing arts across drama, singing and dance
- SIX the Musical songs including No Way, Don't Lose Ur Head, Heart of Stone and more
- Horrible Histories style comedy drama bringing the six wives to life
- Craft rest breaks every day โ crown making, Tudor portraits, sash decorating and show programme design
- Starbrite-provided costume pieces โ capes, crown headbands and colour sashes
- A real live Thursday afternoon performance for parents at Starbrite Studios
- Personalised Show in a Week certificate for every child
- Older students (14โ16) can receive a Student Director or Choreographer credit
Practical Information
Times & Dates
- Monday 20th โ Thursday 23rd July 2026
- Doors open: 8:45 am daily
- Workshop: 9:00 am โ 4:00 pm
- Performance: Thursday 23rd July afternoon
- Full day only โ no half-day option
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing, easy to move in
- Packed lunch (nut-free please)
- Water bottle
- Tuck shop available daily
- Ages 7โ16 ยท All abilities welcome
Summary
- ๐ Mon 20th โ Thu 23rd July 2026, ยฃ33.00 per day
- ๐ฅ Ages 7โ16
- ๐ 9:00 am โ 4:00 pm daily
- ๐ญ All abilities welcome
- ๐ Certificate included
- ๐ Costume provided
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27-30Jul2026
Fly High
Floor to the sky in four incredible days.
About the Workshop
What if your child could spend four days learning to defy gravity โ building from floor-based acrobatics all the way up to aerial silks? Fly High is exactly that.
The Starbrite Acro Summer School takes children aged 3โ16 on a four-day journey inspired by the energy of The Greatest Showman. Every day brings new challenges, new achievements and the kind of excitement that has children asking to come back year after year.
What Happens Each Day
Monday 27th July โ Ground Work
Day one begins on the floor. Rolls, cartwheels, handstands and the building blocks of everything that comes next. Trust games and body awareness exercises set the tone for the week. Inspired by The Greatest Showman.
๐จ Craft break: Design your own Greatest Show circus poster
Tuesday 28th July โ Partner Work
The magic of acrobatics is working with someone else. Base and flyer introductions, partner balances and group shapes โ children discover what they can achieve together. Inspired by Cirque du Soleil.
๐จ Craft break: Design your acro act name and logo
Wednesday 29th July โ Rise Up
Time to leave the floor behind! Tumble track sequences and an introduction to aerial silks โ grip, foot locks and first climbs. Children begin linking skills into sequences. Inspired by Aladdin.
๐จ Craft break: Islamic-inspired geometric tile patterns with felt tips
Thursday 30th July โ Sky High
The final day brings everything together โ more silks, refined sequences and a full group skills sharing session. Every child leaves with a Fly High certificate celebrating everything they have achieved across the week.
๐จ Craft break: Watercolour sky card to take home as a memento
What's Included
- Floor acrobatics โ rolls, cartwheels, handstands and body tension work
- Partner balances and base-and-flyer technique
- Group acro shapes and ensemble sequences
- Tumble track work โ jumps, shapes and controlled sequences
- Aerial silks โ grip, foot locks, climbing and sky sit position
- Craft rest breaks every day โ themed to each day's inspiration
- Film inspiration sessions โ The Greatest Showman, Aladdin and Cirque du Soleil
- Personalised Fly High certificate for every child
Practical Information
Dates & Times
- Monday 27th โ Thursday 30th July 2026
- Doors open: 8:45 am daily
- Workshop: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (half day, ages 3-6 years), 09:00 am โ 4:00 pm (full day, ages 7+ years)
- No Friday workshop this week
What to Wear & Bring
- Gymnastics wear โ no zips or denim please
- Long hair tied back for silks sessions
- Packed lunch (nut-free please)
- Water bottle
- Tuck shop available daily
Summary
- ๐ Mon 27th โ Thu 30th July 2026, ยฃ16.50 per half day, ยฃ33.00 per full day
- ๐ฅ Ages 3โ6 (half day), ages 7+ (full day)
- ๐ 9:00 am โ 12:00 pm (ages 3-6 years), 09:00 am - 4:00 pm (ages 7+ years)
- No experience needed
- ๐ Certificate included
- ๐ฌ Film sessions daily
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06Aug2026
Stage Wars - The Starbrite Challenge
May the best team win!
About the Workshop
The performing arts gameshow is back for summer โ and this time it is bigger, louder and more competitive than ever. Children are split into four rival teams and compete across seven incredible rounds of performing arts challenges. Every round earns points. Every performance goes on the leaderboard. One team wins.
The Seven Rounds
๐บ Round 1 โ Audition Room
Create a 30-second advert for a completely made-up product. Ridiculous on purpose โ the sillier the better!
๐ง Round 2 โ Freeze Frame Frenzy
Freeze into a hilarious scene on the buzzer โ 60 seconds to plan, then absolute stillness. No giggling!
๐ Round 3 โ Sprint Stage
An outdoor performing arts assault course on the tarmac โ race AND perform at every station!
๐ฒ Round 4 โ Mystery Envelope
Draw a genre and a prop โ create a 1-minute masterpiece. Planned over lunch for maximum scheming!
๐ค Round 5 โ Lip Sync Battle#
Full staging, full drama, full commitment. The audience votes with noise level โ the louder the better!
๐ฟ Round 6 โ The Grass Stage
Take it outside for the big outdoor performance. Bigger voices, bigger movements โ this is the GRASS STAGE!
๐ Final Showdown โ 50 Points!
The ultimate challenge. 20 minutes to create the best 60-second performance of the day. Enough to change everything on the leaderboard!
What's Included
- A full day of high-energy performing arts in a live TV gameshow format
- Seven competitive rounds indoors and outdoors
- Team craft activity โ design and make your team banner for the Grand Finale
- Tuck shop available throughout the day
- Dramatic Grand Ceremony with leaderboard reveal and winner announcement
- Personalised Stage Wars role certificate โ Star Performer, Best Director, Wildcard, Crowd Favourite, Most Creative and more
- Every child performs, every child earns points, every child is celebrated
Practical Information
Date & Time
- Thursday 6th August 2026
- Doors open: 8:45 am
- Workshop: 9:00 am โ 4:00 pm
- Full day only โ no half-day option
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothes, easy to move in
- Trainers โ there's an outdoor round!
- Packed lunch (nut-free please)
- Tuck shop open all day
- Ages 7โ16 ยท All abilities welcome
Summary
- ๐ Thursday 6th August 2026, ยฃ33.00
- ๐ฅ Ages 7โ16
- ๐ 9:00 am โ 4:00 pm
- โ๏ธ 4 teams ยท 7 rounds
- ๐ Role certificate
- ๐ฟ Indoors & outdoors
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24&31Jul07Aug2026
Treasure Trails Days Out
Two thousand years of history. One day to crack the code.
About the Trails
York
Our first Treasure Trail of the summer takes us to one of the most spectacular cities in England โ York. With its medieval walls, iconic Minster, winding cobbled streets and thousands of years of extraordinary history, York is the perfect setting for a day of adventure, clue-solving and performing arts challenges in the sunshine.
Children travel together from Starbrite Studios by public transport, accompanied by our licensed chaperones throughout. Once in York, the trail begins โ following clues through this incredible city, completing drama challenges, movement tasks and team missions at every stage.
What's Included
- A full day of outdoor adventure through York city centre
- Clue solving โ follow the trail through York's iconic landmarks
- Performing arts challenges are built into the trail at every stage
- Team missions requiring creativity, quick thinking and collaboration
- Travel by public transport from Starbrite Studios โ part of the adventure!
- Licensed chaperones supervising throughout the entire day
- Personalised York Trail certificate for every child
Practical Information
Date & Times
- Friday 24th July 2026
- Drop off: Starbrite Studios 9:00 am
- Collection: Starbrite Studios 4:00 pm
- Full day only
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear
- Water bottle โ strongly recommended!
- Packed lunch (nut-free please)
- Sunscreen on sunny days
- Ages 7โ14 ยท All abilities welcome
Summary
- ๐ Friday 24th July 2026, ยฃ33.00
- ๐ฅ Ages 7โ14
- ๐ York city centre
- ๐ Public transport
- ๐ฅ Licensed chaperones
- ๐ Certificate included
Driffield Trail
About the Trail
Our second trail of the summer brings us closer to home โ the beautiful market town of Driffield. Do not let the familiar streets fool you. Something is going on, and it is going to take sharp eyes, quick thinking and some serious performing arts skills to get to the bottom of it.
Following a trail of clues through Driffield town centre, children work together to piece together the mystery โ completing drama challenges, movement tasks and team missions as the story unfolds around them.
What's Included
- A full day of outdoor adventure through Driffield town centre
- Clue solving โ follow the mystery through the market town
- Performing arts challenges are built into every stage of the trail
- Team missions requiring creativity and collaboration
- Travel by public transport from Starbrite Studios
- Licensed chaperones supervising throughout the entire day
- Personalised Driffield Trail certificate for every child
Practical Information
Date & Times
- Friday 31st July 2026
- Drop off: Starbrite Studios 9:00 am
- Collection: Starbrite Studios 4:00 pm
- Full day only
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear
- Water bottle โ strongly recommended!
- Packed lunch (nut-free please)
- Sunscreen on sunny days
- Ages 7โ14 ยท All abilities welcome
Summary
- ๐ Friday 31st July 2026, ยฃ33.00
- ๐ฅ Ages 7โ14
- ๐ Driffield town centre
- ๐ Public transport
- ๐ฅ Licensed chaperones
- ๐ Certificate included
Beverley Trail
Beverley's biggest secrets are waiting to be discovered.
About the Trail
The grand finale of our summer trail series! Our third and final Treasure Trail takes us to the spectacular market town of Beverley โ and we have saved the best for last. With its breathtaking Gothic Minster, charming cobbled streets, famous Saturday market and rich history stretching back over a thousand years, Beverley is the perfect stage for the biggest adventure of the summer.
Children travel together from Starbrite Studios by public transport, accompanied by our licensed chaperones throughout. Once in Beverley, the trail begins โ weaving through the town's most iconic landmarks with clues, performing arts challenges and team missions that will test creativity, teamwork and quick thinking at every turn.
What's Included
- A full day of outdoor adventure through beautiful Beverley
- Clue solving โ the trail weaves through Beverley's iconic landmarks including the Minster and market place
- Performing arts challenges at every stage of the trail
- Team missions requiring creativity, quick thinking and collaboration
- Travel by public transport from Starbrite Studios
- Licensed chaperones supervising throughout the entire day
- Personalised Beverley Trail certificate for every child
- The grand finale of the summer trail series โ the biggest adventure yet!
Practical Information
Date & Times
- Friday 7th August 2026
- Drop off: Starbrite Studios 9:00 am
- Collection: Starbrite Studios 4:00 pm
- Full day only
What to Bring
- Comfortable outdoor clothing and footwear
- Water bottle โ strongly recommended!
- Packed lunch (nut-free please)
- Sunscreen on sunny days
- Ages 7โ14 ยท All abilities welcome
Summary
- ๐ Friday 7th August 2026, ยฃ33.00
- ๐ฅ Ages 7โ14
- ๐ Beverley town centre
- ๐ Public transport
- ๐ฅ Licensed chaperones
- ๐ Certificate included
