NEW activities for pre-schoolers at the Stephen Joseph Theatre means there are now classes at the venue for all ages from 0 to 100.

Teeny Weeny Rounders – fun, silly and extremely lively theatre classes for little ones – meet on Wednesdays and are split in to three age groups: babies to 18 months (9.45am to 10.30am); 18 months to two-and-a-half years (10.45am to 11.30am); and two-and-a-half to four years (11.45am to 12.30pm). The next five-week course starts on Wednesday 18 January.

The classes are led by actress and mother of two young children, Sarah Pearman, who said “Teeny Weeny Rounders is the perfect introduction to theatre for the smallest members of the family – with a focus on playing, storytelling, movement, dancing, making and singing. It’s very, very lively and, above all, great fun.”

Teeny Weeny Rounders is the latest addition to the venue’s programme of theatre classes, all developed by the OutReach department to enable people of all ages to explore all areas of theatre, building skills and confidence in a safe and welcoming environment.

Cheryl Govan, the SJT’s Associate Director (Young People and Community), says: “Rounders is a long-established SJT tradition – some of our earliest members are now coming to see their teenage children performing! We’re delighted to welcome Sarah to bring the tiniest members of the community into the fold. You’re never too young to enjoy a great theatre experience.”

Places are currently available for Teeny Weeny Rounders as well as for the SJT’s other Rounders groups:

Tiny Time Rounders: for 4-to-7-year-olds, Wednesdays 4pm-5.15pm from 18 January.

Scarborough Rounders: for 8-to-11-year-olds, Saturdays 9.30am to 11.30am or noon to 2pm from 21 January; for 12-to-14-year olds, Mondays 6pm-8pm from 16 January or Thursday 6pm-8pm from 19 January; for 15-plus years, Wednesdays 6pm-8pm from 18 January.

Whitby Rounders: for 12-plus years, Fridays 6pm-8pm from 20 January.

Filey Rounders: for 11-plus years, Wednesdays 6pm-8pm from 18 January.

Adult Rounders: Fridays 6.30pm-8.30pm from 20 January.

Prices range from £17.50 for a five-week Teeny Weeny Rounders course to £55 for a 10-week Adult Rounders course.

For further information, please visit: https://www.sjt.uk.com/whatson