Best School of Musical Theatre gives young people a place to learn vital life skills like communication, teamwork, and confidence, and to begin exploring who they are through the performing arts whilst having fun.

We're passionate about maintaining a safe space where equality of opportunity, positive support and individual care form the backbone of our teaching.
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Tuesdays: 10-10.40am face-to-face class for children aged 0 to 5 at the Southern Maltings/Ware Arts Centre

Tuesdays: 4.10-4.50pm face-to-face class for children aged 4 to 7 at the Southern Maltings/Ware Arts Centre

Fridays: 11-11.30am online class
Fridays: 4-4.30pm online class

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During the baby massage course we learn a sequence of gentle strokes to massage, soothe and bond with baby.

​Baby massage is proven to help build confidence in handling and soothing a baby. It can also ease tummy discomfort, relaxing the bowels and releasing trapped gas helping bring some comfort to babies with colic. Some parents even report it helps their baby sleep!​... Read more

Weekly singing classes for 10-18 year olds.

The Somewhere 2 Sing Youth Choir is one of Hertfordshire's only choir groups that cater specifically for young people. Based at a fabulous new performing arts studio at the Southern Maltings in Ware, the session has attracted young people from as far as Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford and Welwyn Garden City.... Read more

The Somewhere 2 Sing Youth Choir is one of Hertfordshire's only choir groups that cater specifically for young people. Based at a fabulous new performing arts studio at the Southern Maltings in Ware, the session has attracted young people from as far as Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford and Welwyn Garden City.

Like our adult groups, the classes are informal,... Read more

Our brand new, gentle Mini Masterclasses are teacher-led and designed to help you and your child to learn, experience and explore the whole Early Years Framework (curriculum). Your three or four year old will increase their knowledge, confidence and resilience. We welcome rising 3s also.
Our small classes cover all areas of the curriculum and no matter what the termly focus EVERY session will... Read more

Southern Maltings is a charity and community Arts Centre in Ware

After School Art & Craft Clubs for ages 7-11 and ages 11-16

After School Art & Craft Club. Does your arty child or creative teen need a weekly dose of creativity that compliments their formal school art lessons?

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Mum and baby yoga classes provide a safe and nurturing environment for mums to rebuild strength and flexibility postpartum while bonding with their babies.


Classes will focus on gentle movements which are suitable as a reintroduction to exercise after having a baby, all moves can be adapted to include holding or feeding a baby. The classes incorporate songs & rhymes and movements... Read more