WHERE YOUNG STARS SHINE TOGETHER
Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Sunday 14th June, 2026
About STAGE TIME
Stage Time is a celebration giving dance and performing arts schools the opportunity to perform on stages which may somehow be unaccessible. Stage Time creates opportunities for young performers to shine on these incredible stages.
Why Get Involved?
We believe all schools should celebrate the love of performing together and this show does exactly that! Stage Time is designed to inspire the next generation of performers—helping them grow in confidence, develop teamwork, refine their skills, and experience the thrill of the stage.
Community is important to us and we believe that supporting each other allows everyone to succeed and achieve potential which is why there will be opportunity for performers to watch some other performances on the night.
Our productions are run by highly experienced technical teams, ensuring each performance meets the highest professional standards. We also remove the financial and organisational pressures of staging your own event, so teachers and schools can simply arrive, perform, and enjoy the day.
The Show
Stage Time was founded by Graeme Pickering, an experienced choreographer, creative, casting consultant, and educator born and raised in Nottingham. With a passion for creating opportunities in the Midlands, Graeme is dedicated to making theatres of this grandeur more accessible for young people—removing barriers such as scheduling conflicts and high costs that often prevent students from performing on these size stages.
Stage Time is a prestigious celebration of dance and musical theatre, uniting schools in a spectacular showcase at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham on Sunday 14th June, 2026.
Most importantly, Stage Time creates unforgettable experiences—not just for the students, but for teachers, families, and entire school communities.
The Details
Eligibility & Requirements
We welcome students from over 8 years of age. (there are limited spaces for 8–12 years, depending on dressing room capacity so please do enquire if you wish to bring younger students). Schools are required to bring 30 students. If this is not acheivable for your school or you have more, please send an enquiry and we will look accommodate dependant on theatre capacity and dressing room space.
Fees & Payment Deadlines
A performance fee of £30 per student (non-refundable) is required (£35 if you wish to use microphones). A £10 deposit is due by Tuesday 30th September 2025 to confirm the students place. The remaining £20 will be due in January 2026. Performance fee includes a complimentary T-Shirt for the finale.
Tickets & Sales Commitment
Each performer must sell a minimum of 3 tickets (families with siblings - 3 minimum total per family). Tickets are priced at £25 with a concessionary rate available (theatre booking fees apply). Tickets will go on sale from January 2026 via the box office. Additional tickets are available and there is no limit to how many you purchase however these will be sold on a first come first served basis. We do not wish to exclude anyone from the event for financial reasons therefore if dance school allocation works better for your students, we require each dance school to sell a minimum of 90 tickets.
What does it cost the dance school?
Nothing!
Performance Details
Each school has the opportunity to perform 2 numbers, maximum 4 minutes each. Any style of dance is welcome. There are 4 head microphones available should you wish to to present Musical Theatre pieces with live vocals. Live vocal pieces however have a £5 increase in the participation fee. The two pieces can be the same set of students or 2 different sets however the total students from your school must total 30.
Chaperones & Licensing
Dance schools will be required to provide student licenses for all dancers prior to the event and are required to bring their own chaperones. The recommended ratio for students 12 years and over is 1 chaperone for every 12 students. Under 12s is a little more. Chaperones will be required to stay backstage throughout the show and will not be able to watch from the auditorium.
Finale & Rehearsals
All schools will be required to attend a technical rehearsal on show day and then will need to be available for the evening show. They must commit to both the rehearsal and performance times and be available all day (schedules will be shared once registration is closed) . Finales are a big deal to us and we love to go out with a bang. We will visit your school to offer a complimentary workshop in Spring 2026 where one of our team will teach the finale. During the show, dancers will wear their ‘Stage Time’ T-shirt, any plain black bottoms and any black flat shoes (Jazz Shoes, Trainers etc) for the finale number.
Additional Notes
The event will be fully teched with state-of-the-art equipment. A programme will be available with space to celebrate each participating school.
Be a part of STAGE TIME
To be a part of Stage Time, please fill out the information below and we will be in touch with booking forms for your school. If you have any further questions, please also fill out the form and we will get right back to you!