A Wimbledon-based theatre school has relaunched their scholarship scheme in a bid to boost children's self-esteem and confidence.

Razzamataz Wimbledon is once again working with The Stage newspaper to offer children the chance to win hundreds of pounds worth of training in dance, drama and singing.

The scholarship will provide young people with the chance to gain a year of performing arts training - worth up to £855.

Speaking to Wimbledon Times, Principal of Wimbledon Razzamataz, Heather Hurd-Sinclair said: “With so many activities suspended over this past year, it’s has been tough on many children who live for the thing they are most passionate about.

“We teach thousands of children across the UK and we know through feedback from parents just how performing arts can transform young lives.

"Although we have many children who go on to perform as professionals, we also have many students who come to us to build their confidence and learn valuable life skills.

"We urge all children to give the audition process a go and we applaud them all for stepping out of their comfort zone and trying something new.”

She added: “We will be working with a team of professionals to help myself and my team select the winning candidate.

"Our teams of teachers will be able to take this raw talent and nurture it to give the young person an all-round theatre arts training.”

Former students in the Razzamataz network have gone on to be successful in West End shows including Juliet, Matilda, School of Rock and many TV shows.

Past winners include Robson Broad, current cast member of Hamilton in the West End.

“I was thrilled to win the scholarship," he said.

"Seeing my picture in The Stage newspaper, being interviewed, going to a proper photoshoot has been amazing.

"I have much more confidence and ambition because Razzamataz and The Stage have shown their belief in me."

Razzamataz has created a scholarship system where young people between 6-18 are asked to record a short demo (maximum two minutes), performing either a musical theatre song and dance, commercial dance, pop song, drama improvisation or scripted drama piece.

Applicants will also complete a short application form detailing why they would like to take this opportunity.

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