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Welcome to CATS a Class Act Theatre School
Class Act Theatre School (CATS) teaches children and young people the performance skills involved in drama, singing, movement and theatre arts.
Being a CATS member, however, is more far reaching than that as ‘life skills’, including confidence building, team work and mutual respect between staff and students, provide an excellent basis for our young people to grow. We encourage every child in our care to achieve their very best and in doing so, develop a lasting love of Theatre.
The CATS ethos is based on quality, fun, innovation, inclusiveness, loyalty, discipline and strong ensemble performances.
Overseen by respected Founder Principal Jill Williams, CATS is one of the most highly regarded theatre schools in South Wales. Gareth Mitchell is the Principal of Cockett and West Cross CATS. You will very often see this strong, dynamic team supporting each other in classes and during Production preparations. In addition to Jill and Gareth, students regularly work alongside Musical Directors Bethan Marks and Matthew Bawden, Acting Coach James Scannell with additional assistance from Hayley O’Malley, Amber Williams, Awen Jones and Dominique Jones. All part of the CATS team work ethic!
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Latest News from CATS
Cats Pontardawe
CATS students set to attend prestigious Drama Schools
We are so proud of Caitlin and Naomi, who will be leaving us this year to begin their formal training. Caitlin will be studying a BA (Hons) in...
Cats Swansea
CATS Swansea show announcement
CATS Swansea are thrilled to be returning to Swansea Grand Theatre for their 2024 show, Disney's High School Musical
The Cats Alumni
CATS Alumus wins Stephen Sondheim Competition
CATS Alumus, Milly Willows is crowned as the winner of the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of the Year 2023. This highly acclaimed...
I am forever in awe of how mindful and down-to-earth everyone is and I am proud to say my children have thrived by attending. The confidence they have gained in themselves is priceless, the friends they have made are life-long and I will be eternally grateful for the unbiased advise, encouragement and support they continue to receive.
Ffiona Owen
Sara and Elin | Swansea
It is not only talent CATS has been nurturing but compassion, support and a positive attitude in their students. And for that, I cannot thank them enough. CATS has truly been the most amazing thing to happen to Mabli but us as a family and the community of Pontardawe.