Where the drama begins.
Play-led screen acting for our youngest stars: imagination, confidence and their very first moments in front of a camera.
Acting should feel like play.
Our Minis discover acting in a way that feels creative, exciting and fun. Through imaginative play, screen work and performance, every child learns to express themselves, build confidence and find their own creativity, inside a warm and supportive community.
Explore characters, stories and emotions through playful exercises that spark imagination and self-expression.
Fun, age-appropriate camera practice helps little actors feel relaxed and confident on screen.
Bring stories to life through acting, filming and performing, with something to share and feel proud of.
Make friends, have fun and build confidence in a group that celebrates every child's individuality.
Twelve skills, one brilliant start.
Fun acting exercises that build self-belief.
Performing naturally in front of a camera.
Characters, emotions and stories through imagination.
Responding naturally to the people around them.
Regular filming in a relaxed, pressure-free room.
How faces and movement bring a character to life.
Vocal confidence built through playful performance.
A first, fun taste of self-tapes and auditions.
The buzz of performing for an audience.
Creating and performing as part of a supportive group.
Selected headshots, workshops and industry chances.
A family that celebrates every child for who they are.
Find your nearest Minis class.
Sundays · Debden Park High School
“My son, who is 5, loves his classes at HFTD. The teachers are so lovely and very professional. He has grown in confidence and I can see his acting shining through.”
Four steps to their first class.
Choose a date and time that suits you at your nearest Academy.
We'll send everything you need to know about the session.
Bring your Mini and see what HFTD is all about.
Loved it? We'll email you an invitation to join.
Questions parents ask.
£42 a month, paid in 12 equal monthly payments across the year. Your first class is free and siblings get 10% off.
Not at all. Minis is a fun, welcoming first step into acting, whether your child already loves performing or is trying it for the very first time.
It varies by Academy. Where numbers allow, we split Minis into smaller groups, such as 3–4 and 5–6, so activities suit their stage of development. Exact ages are on each Academy's booking page.
You're welcome to stay for the first session. After that we ask parents to drop off and collect, which helps Minis build independence and bond with their teachers and classmates.
Lots of imagination and play: character work, storytelling, improvisation, movement, confidence-building and age-appropriate screen acting, plus preparation for our bigger projects through the year.
Yes. Even our youngest actors work on stage and screen, through filming, performance projects and other opportunities, always age-appropriate and pressure-free.
Here for the Minis.
Book one free Minis class at your nearest Academy and watch them light up.