A guide to performing arts classes for kids in Luxembourg

Does your child love to express themselves creatively? Do they memorise all the lines from their favourite films and recite them to you on long car journeys? Or sing and dance around the living room, busting out show tunes, flamboyantly waving their jazz hands? Let’s take a look at what’s on offer in Luxembourg to encourage your child’s love of performing arts!

École de Théâtre in Findel offers classes in English which focus on the technical aspects of drama such as breathing, voicework, and body language, as well as diving into emotions and feelings in order to explore different roles. Lessons also feature improvisation and work with texts and culminate in a show at the end of the year. Classes in English are held on Tuesday afternoons for children aged 9 to 13. A trial lesson is available on demand.

In Junglinster, n’be you offers performing arts lessons in English with Samantha on Thursdays (age 12-16) and on Saturdays (age 6-8 and 9-12). These classes are designed to teach children basic theatre techniques, improve communication skills and increase confidence. Children will have the chance to try out mime, role play, and script writing.

Artymesia is a drama school offering classes to teens aged 13 to 18. Classes are held in the Grund on Thursday evenings. The language of delivery is English and French. 

In Bereldange, Queenzone runs theatre classes for kids every Sunday. There are two groups, one for younger children (5-9) and one for the older ones (10-16). Classes are held in English with Timothy. 

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art boasts a prestigious theatre programme which is delivered globally through face-to-face lessons and online exams. In Luxembourg, Clair-Louise Walsh offers LAMDA classes in ‘Acting’, ‘Verse and Prose’, and ‘Musical Theatre’. Children develop their theatrical skills and when they are ready, they can choose to take an exam based on a set piece. Currently, Clair-Louise delivers these classes as extra-curricular activities at various schools but hopes to branch out and establish evening and weekend classes in 2025, so watch this space. You can contact her at lamdaluxembourg@gmail.com.

Workshops, summer schools and productions

The New World Theatre Company in Limpertsberg has a youth theatre branch which offers workshops from September to March, allowing students to experience different theatrical processes with visiting practitioners. You can look at their archives section to get a flavour of the kind of shows they perform.

For older children and adults, RTL Today’s very own Melissa Dalton offers an improvisation class. Dig Deep Improv is a place you can go to be yourself, have fun and try something new. Teamwork, listening, accepting mistakes, and celebrating failure are all key to improv and Melissa guarantees that working on these skills with her will have a huge positive effect on participants. She offers one off sessions as well as courses in six week blocks. Aged 16 and up.

Pirate Productions is an English-speaking musical theatre group based in Luxembourg city. Check their website for announcements regarding forthcoming shows as they will be on the lookout for actors, dancers, musicians as well as techies to help with backstage, lights, sound, costume and set building. Depending on the production, they may or may not be looking for child performers. However, for keen teens, the production team will always welcome a helping hand!

You can listen to Pirate Productions talking more about their show, The Sound of Music, while on Today Radio.

Victor, Simon, and Evelyn from Pirate Productions discussed their performance, The Sound of Music on Today Radio

Theatres and cultural centres

Rotondes, the cultural centre in Bonnevoie, occasionally hosts workshops relating to their performances, so it’s worth keeping an eye on their website. Their programme is full and very varied, so you will no doubt come across something to pique your child’s interest.

Led by experts and professional musicians, Philharmonie workshops are designed to inspire all children, regardless of skill or knowledge. Whereas some of these workshops might be specifically music-oriented, others take a more general performing arts approach, incorporating movement and self-expression. Check the language of delivery before booking. 

Some of the theatres in towns and cities around the country offer workshops for children, such as Le labO théâtre Differdange, Escher Theatre, and Ettelbruck Arts Centre. Very often these are advertised in French and Luxembourgish only, so contact them for confirmation before you book.