Cherries Musical Theatre featuring the Next Stepz Academy
Cherries Musical Theatre featuring the Next Stepz Academy
Cherries Musical Theatre
Who are we?
What we offer...
Who are we?
We are mother and daughter duo Sarah Bishop and Kim Blount and we absolutely love the theatre! Sarah brings her wealth of knowledge and experience as a theatre producer, director, writer and love of being on stage as well as qualifications in childcare to the Cherries duo.
Kimberley holds a distinction in music performance from Leeds college of music, is a talented musician, choreographer, director and also loves to tread the boards.
Sarah and Kim are also part of the production team at By The Play Theatre productions and this gave Sarah the platform to write and produce her own musical, 'Somewhere'. .
Cherries is quite the family affair where you will find Sarah's son Marty leading the tech team with lighting and video creation and Darren (Who also owns West Yorkshire PA Hire) running all things sound.
You will find either Sarah or Kim leading all of the Cherries and Next Stepz sessions ably assisted by a student aged 16+ with an enhanced DBS certificate and experience in the performing arts.
Our ethos
What we offer...
Who are we?
Our ethos is to give all children and young adults in our classes the opportunity to explore the performing arts with the biggest emphasis on fun. We pride ourselves on being friendly, accessible, affordable and tailor make all our shows and showcases to suit each individual.
We are at the top of the game with policies, safe-guarding and all licensing requirements.
Our weekly classes rehearse towards 2 staged shows at outside venues each year. In 2026 these venues are Yeadon Town Hall Theatre and Woodhouse Grove School Theatre.
Please scroll down the page to find out more about our weekly timetable.
What we offer...
What we offer...
What we offer...
We are proud to offer Cherries children's musical theatre classes in the community and in a local School. Cherries classes are for children aged 4-11 years.
We also offer our highly acclaimed Next Stepz Academy, teaching drama and musical theatre to young people aged 8-18, and we also offer our award winning and very popular school
holiday full day activity workshop days and summer camps.
You might see us in the community on stage at local events or performing for charity fundraisers.
In addition to this, we also produce a number of licensed shows each year at Yeadon Town Hall Theatre. Entry into these productions is done by audition and details are released on our social media. Please keep a look out for all the exciting plans we have for 2027 as our 2026 shows, SIX and SPONGEBOB are now fully cast and heading into the rehearsal process.
Our weekly classes
Cherries
Next Stepz Academy
Newlaithes School
The first class in the week is our Monday night class in Yeadon.
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Yeadon Constitutional Club
For budding musical theatre lovers 4-10 years
We explore drama and musical theatre with the biggest emphasis on fun working towards 2 staged shows at outside venues each year. It's a wonderful class that produces some great work.
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The first class in the week is our Monday night class in Yeadon.
5.30pm to 6.30pm
Yeadon Constitutional Club
For budding musical theatre lovers 4-10 years
We explore drama and musical theatre with the biggest emphasis on fun working towards 2 staged shows at outside venues each year. It's a wonderful class that produces some great work.
Limited spaces available as at September 2026 so please get in touch for a complimentary trial.
£6.45 per weekly session
Newlaithes School
Next Stepz Academy
Newlaithes School
How proud we are to run 3 classes each week at Horsforth Newlaithes School.. We have been at this fabulous School teaching musical theatre for over 18 years!
Tuesdays (From yr 1)
Wednesdays (From REC)
Thursdays (From REC)
Please email us to find out more about class timings, costs and securing your place.
Next Stepz Academy
Next Stepz Academy
Next Stepz Academy
Our Next Stepz academy is highly acclaimed and offers a step up in teaching. 2 classes welcome students from 8 to 19 years.
The 2 weekly NS classes are as follows:
Thursday at Yeadon Con Club
6pm - 7pm
8-14 years
Thursday at Yeadon Con Club
7.05pm - 8.05pm
12-19 years
The 6pm class has 2 spaces as at September 26 and the 7.05pm class has 5 s
Our Next Stepz academy is highly acclaimed and offers a step up in teaching. 2 classes welcome students from 8 to 19 years.
The 2 weekly NS classes are as follows:
Thursday at Yeadon Con Club
6pm - 7pm
8-14 years
Thursday at Yeadon Con Club
7.05pm - 8.05pm
12-19 years
The 6pm class has 2 spaces as at September 26 and the 7.05pm class has 5 spaces as at September 26 so please get in touch for a complimentary trial. Your budding musical theatre tween or teen will be glad you did.
DESCENDANTS - Wicked Wonderland
£45.00
(£0.00 shipping)
Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th October
October half term holiday
Venue - Guiseley Theatre
£45 for the 2 days including showcase
YES YES YES - It's time for Descendants 4 - A Wicked Wonderland and we cannot wait!
Suitable for 5-18 years
Workshop hours are 9.30am to 4.30pm
with the showcase for family at 3.45 on the Tuesday.
'Time to make Wonderland a little less wonderful' - EEK!!!!
