Young Lyric classes are a range of creative after school and holiday classes for young people to take part in. Classes include from theatre, dance, music, and disability arts. They are led by the Lyric and its partner organisations, and all take place at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.

Each specific class will have an age range that’s applicable e.g. 7 – 9 year olds.  We have classes available from age 3 up; you can see the age range of each specific class on the class page.

Classes take place every school term for 10 weeks, there are no classes during half term.

We provide bursaries that alleviate the whole cost of a class. This lasts for one term, you will need to reapply for every term you/your child would like to return. For specific classes, we have a limited number of bursary places available which get filled up very quickly, you can check on the specific website class page to see if a bursary is applicable to that class- bursary applications open when a class is on sale, and all bursary holders for that current term will be emailed to reapply. Bursaries are prioritised to those who live within the top 50% of deprived wards in West London as a stipulation of the funding that supports them.

You can buy Classes online, over the phone or in person. The majority of classes are only available to book ‘per term’ as opposed to ‘per class’ however specific classes may offer bookings per class or as trial space. Each specific class webpage will have more information if booking ‘per class’ is available!

Please let the Young Lyric Host know on 07923616207. They will inform the class organiser.

No, classes are open to all young people and you do not need to sign up as a member with us. However, if you wanted to be a Young Lyric Member and receive £5 tickets to main house shows, to learn about performance opportunities and more, sign up on our website or fill in a physical form in the Reuben Foundation Wing foyer.

Refunds are solely at the discretion of the partner organisation leading the class. For example, if it’s a Dance West Class you are requesting a refund from, the decision will be made by Dance West. The Lyric and its partners first option is to provide credit to your account for the class booking if attendance cannot be made, this credit can then be used to book classes or theatre tickets again in the future.