University in Reading

“Theatretrain Basingstoke is a fantastic place for children to get training and experience in performing arts. The team is great and highly professional - giving children their best at all times! The principal of Theatretrain Basingstoke - Pip is such an amazing person with super worm, welcoming and positive personality. Always a pleasure to be around! If you want your children to get a great training in performing arts, have an amazing time and gain a lot of self confidence, Theatretrain is the place to be. ”

“Going to Stageability (Mad 4 Musicals, Mortimer) is genuinely the highlight of my daughter’s week. We started because we wanted to boost her self-esteem and channel her love of performing - and we are so glad we did! It has been so gratifying to watch her confidence grow. Having this safe space where she can be herself is incredibly valuable to us all. Kerry and Samantha are so supportive and nurturing, and really encourage the children to believe in themselves. These values have created a very positive environment which has benefitted my daughter so much. The shows are great too and it’s a real treat for our family to watch all the children shine at the end of each term! We highly recommend!”

“It’s not often that you can genuinely say that an experience was life changing. But The Actor Rebellion beginners courses , Actor Accelerator programme and master classes have done that in spades. Through beautifully crafted lessons and workshops taught by Luke Marquez, with industry insights from Hannah Marquez , I developed the skills and confidence to put myself out there. I took my first class in November 2023 and I am now an Equity member , have a Spotlight profile, an agent and a great amount of experience in TV and film. This is all down to The Actor Rebellion . They know when to support, when to take you out of your comfort zone and when to let you fly . If you have ever had even an inkling or wondered what it might be like to act- just do it. I promise you won’t regret it. I have met the most wonderful people, been supported in the wonderful safe space that Luke and Hannah have created , had great fun and fulfilled a dream . If I can do it at 60, then anyone can.”

“Good uni with large campus and easy access to London”

“Unbelievable, life changing, relaxing treatments! I cannot praise enough. Every session has been proffessional and revitalizing. Never rule out acupuncture where other’s treatments for your body have failed.”

“WOW!! I was speechless when I came off my stunt plane experience and that does not often happen!! Such a fantastic experience and I have done a few!! Really well run and organised and they allow you to bring your own GoPro which is great!! Thank you so much for a great day!! Feel free to watch my short video I made. https://youtu.be/nya3gV8Yu0I”

“Absolutely amazing! My kids absolutely love it! Staff are all lovely and welcoming my kids are shy and don’t really like people (autistic and ADHD) and they have become completely different people since joining they have become so confident and absolutely love going thank you to all staff for their work and support with my children! ❤️”

“I am studying sports coaching and development level 3. I really enjoy the people and teachers at BCA they really encourage you and help with coursework when you need it. They also help to make you feel confident around your class in coaching. The teachers at BCA have really helped me to find my confidence and have lots of experiences coaching your class, which really makes you feel more confident. I also do football and the coaches are really encouraging and help you to develop on your football. I would 100% recommend this college it is really good for development and helped with my confidence.”

“Host to numerous decently large lecture theatres and classrooms. Seating is comfortable but a little cramped if you're big boned. Friendly staff, café next door and there are computer rooms free to use for students.”

“I would say that Pangbourne is a wonderful, supportive School that creates amazing opportunities for its pupils and encourages them to reach their own personal goals in a nurturing, team spirited environment. We have a girl in the sixth form and a boy who has just joined and both are blossoming and flourishing each day. Their confidence in themselves and with others has grown and they are excelling academically and in extra curricular activities. Best decision we have made.”

“A good place to study if you want an all experience of multi cultures and good peeps from all walks of life. :D Extremism and bullying is a non-no here so if you are a shy and quiet type , its a perfect place to study in peace with no stress. I studied there too.”

“Wonderful unbelievable place to enjoy in summer school”

“Best college i went to! Such friendly staff, everyone were lovely and always helpful! Parking can be a nightmare due to small car park but I found out to just get there earlier! Miss this place so much 100% recommend to anyone who is planning on going. The best atmosphere!”

“Assessment for Counselling Skills Level 2 was excellent and run by Debbie Nightingale. Very informative and interesting. All in all a positive experience.”

“Excellent theatre school, my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her first term with Tiffany and her team! The production of Frozen was excellent.”

“Effective and appropriately varied teaching styles for different age groups and types of people.”

“My daughter loves KJ Theatre Arts. She takes classes in musical theatre and tap. She has progressed so much, she has taken LAMDA musical theatre and ISTD tap exams. The teachers are brilliant and she has made some lovely friends. Definitely recommend ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Nice building, pretty old but well maintained gives the feeling that you are in a different historic era.”

“Like most buildings of the University of Reading, Whiteknights house is an organized and looked after building with friendly staff.”

“Modern labs and big lecture halls.”

“We love it. A dedicated, experienced, kind staff.”

“They are a friendly and accommodating, it was a great school for my son. first experience of a flying lesson. The instructor took him through some of the basics of flying in the the classroom then they went on a flight. He got to do more than I expected for a first lesson which was great.”