Make Believe a Story
Bringing stories to life through drama.
Make Believe a Story brings stories to life using drama, character exploration, music, movement and a treasure trove of props and costumes.
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We are professionally trained actors with a wealth of experience between us in working with children, theatre in education, storytelling and performance on stage and screen. Our drama clubs, workshops and interactive storytelling sessions help children to engage their imaginations, build their confidence and develop their acting skills, while having fun and making friends.
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We work alongside other industry professionals to bring the very best opportunities and experiences to the children.
A Passion for Drama
Founded by professionally trained actors, Fliss and Cathy, Make Believe a Story offer a variety of drama training and interactive storytelling experiences for children in Rugby and nearby areas. Our goal is to provide children with exciting and educational opportunities to explore their creativity and build confidence through the power of drama. Contact us now for more information about our drama clubs and services, to book a party for your child or to book a magical interactive storytelling session for your educational setting or organisation.
Upcoming Events
NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2025
We were delighted to take part in 'Rugby Literary Festival 2025'
We had a lot of fun running free storytelling through drama workshops on Sunday 5th October at Rugby theatre as part of The Rugby Literary Festival.
Thank you to all the wonderful, enthusiastic children who joined us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. (photos to follow)
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Now taking bookings for our exciting and inspiring interactive storytelling sessions for ages 3-8. We can tailor make sessions for older groups.
Spark young imaginations with 'Make Believe a Story'
Find out more at makebelieveastory@gmail.com
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Now taking bookings for our fun filled and enlightening drama workshops for junior aged children. These workshops can be tailored to meet your requirements and study topics.
Bring the excitement of live drama straight into your classrooms with 'Make Believe a Story'.
Find out more at makebelieveastory@gmail.com
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​Watch this space for details of our new, inspirational, advanced drama workshops coming again soon, specially created for more experienced young actors aged between 12-15 who wish to delve deeper into the skills and practices that professional actors use.
Using tried and tested drama school techniques.​
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WATCH THIS SPACE
For details of our next school holiday drama club.
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WEEKEND ACTING WORKSHOPS
We are going to be introducing 3 hour weekend acting workshops with opportunities to develop a variety of more advanced acting skills and to take part in a termly performance.
Places will be limited, if your child is interested then please contact us at makebelieveastory@gmail.com to express your interest and to find out more.
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BOOK NOW-CAN YOU CATCH THE DIAMOND THIEF?
Exciting drama and problem solving workshops for years 5 and 6!
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BOOK NOW-NURSERY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Fun packed interactive storytelling adventures and parties.
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CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!
​Now taking bookings for our magical, funny and heart warming, interactive Christmas performance of Mistletoe and Mayhem-An Elf's Misadventure.
The ideal seasonal treat for ages 3-8.
Would you like us to create a magical Christmas drama workshop or interactive story tell for older children? We can tailor this for you!
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Enquiries and bookings at makebelieveastory@gmail.com
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Details of our next action packed drama holiday club coming soon!
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Testimonials
"Fabulous children's theatre company. Fliss and Cathy are passionate about what they do and are dedicated to providing a top quality experience for the children."-C Kodagoda.
"My 10 year old daughter attended a 2 day workshop at Make Believe a Story. She thoroughly enjoyed it and asked herself when the next workshops would be!
She has attended similar clubs, but this one was the best by far. Can highly recommend, great staff, friendly relaxed atmosphere, varied activities and new skills and abilities learnt."-Jen.
"My daughter has had the most fantastic week with Cathy and Fliss, their passion and enthusiasm for sharing storytelling and drama is never ending. The nurturing and encouraging environment they can create never fails to bring the very best out of the children. Over the years my daughter has been in their class, she has developed more and more with confidence and skills.-Iain Lill.
"The children were very lucky to have a visit from Make Believe a Story, theatre company. They had great fun joining in with all the actions and singing along."-L Hastings Academy.
"Our son attended this year's school holiday camps with Make Believe a Story. He's always keen to go, and to see the confidence he has developed with them so quickly is wonderful. He picked up some pretty impressive skills while at camp too-stage fighting, West End dance, joke telling and stage confidence to name a few. The children were clearly at ease with Fliss and Cathy and the skills they had learnt were demonstrated in a fabulous end of week showcase-such a lovely treat for parents to see their children and how they have grown :)
Our son raves about how much fun they have, how kind and friendly everyone is, and is keen to return (which I think says it all really!) As a parent, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.-M Beecham.