Andrew Curphey Theatre Company

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Andrew Curphey Theatre Company recently won the 'Arts Organisation of the Year' at the Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards 2024. As we mark our 16th anniversary, we're excited to announce our 2024/2025 season of classes in Widnes, Runcorn, Warrington, and Frodsham. Under the leadership of Andrew Curphey, an actor, performer, and theatre teacher from Widnes, along with his talented

team of performing arts teachers and practitioners, ACTC offers a supportive environment where children and young people can develop their skills in performing arts, musical theatre, drama, dance, and singing. Our evening classes in the community provide valuable opportunities for creative growth and skill enhancement. Participants not only improve their performance abilities but also build confidence and have fun. Each year, our students have the chance to take part in exciting live performances. ACTC has a strong history of delivering performing arts workshops and lessons in local primary schools. Our services include PPA cover, curriculum projects, after-school clubs, productions, and CPD lessons. We are committed to creating positive experiences for students, staff, and school management, believing that every primary-aged child should have the chance to explore creative and performing arts during the school day. We are also grateful for the continued support of our Patron, Marjorie Barlow (Gary's Mother), who frequently attends our productions. Andrew says, “Our teaching philosophy focuses on providing a safe environment where children and young people can grow and learn. We give them a platform to express themselves, showcase their talents, and build confidence. Our core mission is to ensure that every child and young person has fun and creates lasting memories.”

In 2024, Andrew reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent, performing live on ITV. In 2018, he was commissioned by Halton Borough Council and the Mersey Gateway to create and direct a performance for Her Majesty the Queen and the Duchess of Sussex. This significant event, which included conversations with both the Queen and Meghan Markle, received extensive media coverage on Sky News, BBC, ITV, ABC (America), Good Morning America, and other international and UK press outlets. For more information about ACTC evening classes or our daytime school provision, please use the links above or email [email protected].

🎭 JOIN OUR WEDNESDAY MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS. BEFORE REHEARSALS BEGIN! 🎭There has never been a better time to join our Wed...
09/06/2026

🎭 JOIN OUR WEDNESDAY MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS. BEFORE REHEARSALS BEGIN! 🎭

There has never been a better time to join our Wednesday Musical Theatre class because very soon, this group will begin work on their very first full Musical Theatre production 👀✨

📣 Show announcement coming soon…

Our Wednesday class has become such a brilliant group of young performers, full of energy, creativity and enthusiasm, and we’re inviting new students to join now and be part of the journey from the very beginning.

🕔 Wednesdays | 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 The Studio, Widnes
👥 Ages 9–17

Students develop skills in:
🎭 Acting
🎶 Singing
💃 Dance
⭐ Performance & confidence

As part of ACTC’s supportive and inspiring community, students make friendships, grow in confidence and work together towards an exciting live production experience.

With our first show just around the corner, now is the perfect moment to join and get involved before rehearsals officially begin.

⭐ Paid trial sessions available.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://actc.classforkids.io/info/395

We cannot wait to reveal what’s coming… 👀

07/06/2026

🏀⭐️🎶

07/06/2026

🎭 THIS SUMMER… WE’RE DOING SOMETHING BRAND NEW ❤️💛

The countdown is officially on and we cannot wait to welcome our very first ACTC Summer Show Camp! ⭐️

Join the ACTC team this August as we rehearse, train and stage Disney’s High School Musical JR. in just 10 incredible days, ending with a full live performance experience.

Expect singing. Dancing. Acting. New friendships. Big moments. Confidence building. And memories that will last long after the final curtain call ✨

Whether you’re already part of the ACTC family or thinking of joining us for the first time, this is your chance to be part of something special.

🎟️ Spaces available
📅 10th–21st August (no sessions 15th & 16th August)
⏰ 9:00am–3:00pm
🎭 Performances on 21st August at 2:00pm & 6:00pm
👧 Ages 9–17
📍 The Studio, Lacey Street, Widnes

Are you ready to join our Summer Show Team? ⭐️

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER 🎶

🎟️ Full cost and booking details via the link in bio.

A busy but exciting weekend ahead… 🎭🏃‍♂️Tomorrow (Saturday 6th June), I’ll be performing at Halton Fest at Runcorn Hill ...
05/06/2026

A busy but exciting weekend ahead… 🎭🏃‍♂️

Tomorrow (Saturday 6th June), I’ll be performing at Halton Fest at Runcorn Hill Park from 2:15pm to 2:45pm in the Performance Marquee, representing ACTC.

If you’re coming along, please do pop over and support us! We’ll have leaflets available and if you’ve got an ACTC t shirt, feel free to wear it and help us represent 💙

Then on Sunday, I’ll be swapping the stage for running trainers and taking on the Jubilee 10K 🏅

If you see me over the weekend, please come and say hello. It’d be lovely to see some familiar faces.

See you there! Andrew xx

🌟 HALF TERM HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! 🌟What an incredible few weeks it has been at ACTC! 🎭✨A huge WELL DONE to everyone invo...
22/05/2026

🌟 HALF TERM HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! 🌟

What an incredible few weeks it has been at ACTC! 🎭✨

A huge WELL DONE to everyone involved in our fantastic production of Fame Jr. 💫

All ACTC classes are officially on half term break.

📅 Classes will resume week commencing 1st June.

When we return, we’ve got a jam packed summer term ahead with performances, showcases, exciting projects and so much more still to come! ☀️🎶

Have the most wonderful break, enjoy the sunshine and take some time to recharge ready for an amazing summer with Team ACTC ❤️

Andrew & Team ACTC

FAME JR. 💥✨WOW. Just WOW.Our Musical Theatre performers absolutely BLEW THE ROOF OFF this weekend with an unforgettable ...
17/05/2026

FAME JR. 💥✨

WOW. Just WOW.

Our Musical Theatre performers absolutely BLEW THE ROOF OFF this weekend with an unforgettable production of Fame Jr! 🎭🔥

Every single performer was outstanding onstage AND off. The talent, commitment, teamwork, support for one another and professionalism shown throughout the entire weekend was simply incredible 💫

They are a family and it SHOWS. ❤️

The love, encouragement and support they have for one another is something truly special and we could not be prouder of the environment they continue to create together.

They were flying high from start to finish and we could not be prouder of every single performer involved. ❤️

Swipe to see the talented cast of Fame Jr 2026 ➡️✨

A HUGE thank you to our incredible ACTC Team, our amazing chaperones, backstage crew and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this production happen. It truly takes a village! 👏

And to all our families and supporters THANK YOU for supporting the show, buying tickets, cheering the cast on and producing the most FABULOUS costumes! Your support means everything to us. ✨

10 years ago, when MT first opened its doors, we performed Fame Jr.

But 2026 brought a WHOLE NEW LEVEL. 🚀

What a weekend.
What a cast.
What a show.
What a legacy.

17/05/2026

🎭 FINAL DAY OF FAME JR. 🎭

This is your last chance to see 🌟 FAME JR. 🌟 before the curtain closes today!

Our amazing ACTC Musical Theatre students have worked so hard to bring this show to life and you do not want to miss these incredible performances 🙌✨

🎟️ Book your tickets now before it’s too late 🔥

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Frodsham, Runcorn, Warrington Widnes
Widnes

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 7pm
Friday 4:30pm - 8:30pm

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