At Hammond Extra, training follows a three-term structure:

• Training Term (Autumn): Building strong technique, skills and confidence.

• Creating Term (Spring): Developing original work, stories and ideas under professional guidance.

• Performing Term (Summer): Sharing what’s been learned through studio sharings and end-of-year showcases.

This structure allows students to progress naturally through each stage of the creative process — from learning, to making, to performing.

• Part-Time Courses (Sundays): Weekly sessions in Acting, Musical Theatre and Dance, grouped by age and ability.

• Holiday Courses: Intensive one-to-five-day projects during Autumn, Spring &, Summer, open to all young performers. Residential available.

• Private Lessons: One-to-one sessions in singing, acting or dance for focused, individual development.

• Outreach Programme: Workshops and enrichment sessions delivered in schools across the North West, helping more young people access the arts.

• Progression: Many Hammond Extra students go on to full-time study at The Hammond. Others discover a lifelong passion for performance and creativity. Whatever their next step, Hammond Extra ensures they leave more confident, capable and connected than when they arrived.

We believe that high-quality performing arts training should be accessible, inclusive and inspiring. Every session encourages students to express themselves, collaborate creatively, and gain valuable skills that go far beyond the studio.

Experience: We create a safe and supportive space where students can explore and grow. 

Expression: Every student is encouraged to develop their unique artistic voice. 

Expertise: Our faculty consists of working professionals who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom. 

Excellence: We challenge students to strive for the highest quality in their work and personal development.