Welcome to
Footlights Sale
JOIN THE NORTHWEST’S LEADING STAGE SCHOOL!
Does your child want to learn how to act, sing and dance?
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Where we are:
We’re based at
Sale High School, Norris Road, Sale
Cheshire M33 3JR
Your child is welcome for a free trial at anytime, for more information email sale@footlightstheatre.co.uk or call Anna on 07828 204 004.
About Us
The Footlights Head Office is based at Media City in Manchester, just around the corner from the main hub of the BBC & ITV studios. We were established in 2005 by our founder Jo Fisher, a trained actor and teacher, and who continues to have a hands-on role across our stage schools. Read more about Footlights and our history here.
We have robust processes to keep your child safe; all of our staff have DBS status and a trained first aider is always on site at each of our venues. You can read and download our safeguarding policy here.
What are you waiting for?
Book a no-obligation free trial today.
Do you live in or around Sale?
If so, does your child…
Love performing & dream of being on the West End stage, on TV or in film?
Want to learn how to act, sing and dance?
Want to meet & make friends with children who share their interests?
Does this sound like your child?
Then Footlights Sale is the right place for them!
What to expect?
During your child’s time at Footlights Sale, our tutors will mentor them to help them realise their dreams of becoming a performer, by sharing their professional experiences, as well as facilitating and teaching performance techniques.
Footlights delivers quality performing arts training and our aim is to ensure that each child gets the most out of their experience by building their essential life skills and instilling confidence, whilst having lots of fun and meeting new friends. In addition to core performing arts skills, they will:
- Have confidence when socialising and in nursery or school
- Be encouraged to talk expressively in a structured, yet exciting forum
- Be inspired when taking part in discussions
- Be listened to when building skills in decision making
- Always be working as part of a team
Their learning will give them the basics and arguably the most important components of the performing arts.
The younger the child is when they take up an activity or interest the better, as in the right environment and with the right teacher they underpin the foundation to their learning and will already have a head-start on their peers.
You will find the Footlights approach friendly and energetic. We pride ourselves on inclusivity and being an encouraging company for your child to thrive in acting, singing and dance. We have superb progression rates from our schools, with the majority of our young students going onto performing arts colleges and drama schools.
We know you want to find the right balance between ensuring your child gets a good performing arts education, has fun and at the same time keeps up with their important mainstream education. We understand this, so this is why our method to developing your child’s Acting, Singing and Dancing will complement their academic studies. Plus, at Footlights, your child will benefit from the opportunity to take internationally recognised examinations through LAMDA (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts).
There is also the option for students to audition for professional work in film, theatre and modelling via our agency, Footlights Personal Management (our recent successes include Game of Thrones and the CBBC series ‘KATY’).
Book a free trial today at Footlights Sale and see for yourself.
Want to know more? Why not take a look at our FAQ’s
Shows
Each summer, all of our children take part in a performance. It’s a full-scale show where parents/carers, family and friends can come and watch their progress.
The Autumn/Winter and Spring term schedules focus much more on skills and technique with a shorter informal presentation at Christmas.
The teaching teams provide written feedback each Easter, so you can track your child’s progress. We also practice an open door policy for anytime that you wish to discuss your child’s progress. You can use this form to contact us, or speak to us directly.
We hope you enjoyed reading all about us and look forward to greeting you and your child at our school – just sign up here or message us.
Exams
We offer both Arts Award and LAMDA exams – find out more via your school
Class Timetable
Thursday
Tiny’s (3-6 years) – 17.15-18.45
Main School (7-18 years) – 17.30-20.00
Friday
Sale Moor Community Centre, Norris Rd, M33 3JR
5:00-6:30pm – Stage School Ages 7+
6:30-8:00pm – Acting School Ages 11+
9.30-11.00 – Tiny’s (3-4 years)
09.45-13.00 – Main School (7-18 years)
11.30-13.00 – Tiny’s (5-6 years)
10:00am-11:30am – ages 3-6, dance (Musical theatre jazz & ballet)
Forest Prep School, Moss Lane, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 6LJ
9.30am – 11am Stage School ages 3yrs -6yrs
11am – 12.30pm Stage school 7yrs -18yrs
Our Staff
Anna Morgan
Director
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Footlights Sale is owned and run by Anna Morgan. This young, exciting professional dancer comes with a wealth of experience! Anna is a local girl, born and bred in Manchester. She has attended stage schools since the age of 3 and taught at them for over 5 years so she knows the magic created each Saturday morning! Anna knows what a positive effect performing arts can have on a child and is keen to help shape Sale and Cheshire’s young actors, performers and stars of the future.
Anna adds “I always knew I wanted to run my own school and create my own space for children to attend each week, I know how important performing arts is to a child’s development and confidence, not only in this line of work but in their day to day life where they will transfer their skills”.
Jessica Jones
Tiny’s 3yrs – 6yrs
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Jessica began her performing journey at a young age; training in Dance from the age of 6, moving on to expanding her acting skills and eventually training in Musical Theatre gaining a First Class BA Hons. Therefore she is passionate about the importance of young minds having a space to be creative, to express their individuality and to thrive and grow in what they love!
As a professional she has worked in many fields of the performing Industry, from Pantomimes, Live Tribute shows, to most recently performing on Princess Cruise Lines as a productions Cast Vocalist. She also had the privilege of being a Singing Contestant on BBC1’s ‘Pitch Battle’ and ITV’s ‘X Factor’ as a member of the LMA Choir. She has such a Love for Musical Theatre and wants to create a safe space for young minds to creatively and emotionally expand. And for students who dream of a future in Performing, she looks forward to helping them reach for the stars!
Sinead Ahrend
Tinys/Singing
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Sinéad graduated from university in 2019 with a first-class degree in Musical Theatre. Her passion for the performing arts began at just three years old when she started Ballet, and by age eight, she was attending stage school.
From a young age, Sinéad was involved in professional productions, a journey she continued throughout her university years. After graduating, she spent two years as a backing vocalist for Robbie Williams, performing at iconic venues like Wembley, Hyde Park, and Alexandra Palace, and was featured on his Christmas album. Teaching Musical Theatre at a stage school has always been one of Sinéad’s dreams, inspired by the joy and fulfillment she experienced during her own time as a student.
Grace Glennon
Acting
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Grace studied Media and Performance at the University of Salford, graduating with First-Class Honours. She has been passionate about performing from a young age, taking part in numerous productions as a child and developing skills in acting, singing, and dancing.
Her professional credits include work on Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, and a recent Pepsi commercial. Alongside her performance career, Grace has experience teaching children and currently works as a party princess entertainer, where she enjoys inspiring young people and helping them grow in confidence. She is dedicated to sharing her love of performance and encouraging children to express their creativity both on and off the stage.
“Hi, I’m Grace! I’ve loved acting, singing, and dancing since I was really young and I’ve been lucky enough to perform in lots of shows growing up. I studied Media and Performance at Salford University and graduated with First-Class Honours.
I’ve worked on Hollyoaks, Coronation Street, and even appeared in a Pepsi commercial, which was so much fun! As well as performing, I love working with children. I’m a party princess entertainer, bringing stories and characters to life and making magical memories for little ones.
One of my favourite things is seeing children light up with confidence when they’re on stage, it’s such a joy to watch them perform!”
Samuel Tracy
Acting
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Samuel is a Teacher, Director, Theatre-maker, Playwright and Movement Practitioner based in Greater Manchester.
His training includes RADA; The BRIT school for Performing Arts and Technology; Frantic Assembly Ignition Company and The National Youth Theatre. Samuel’s Teaching/Directing work ranges from the classical to cutting edge contemporary new writing. His multi-disciplinary theatre company “Sixth House” has officially been named the inaugural resident company of The Lowry, In addition to being lead facilitator of the Lowry Collective, a young company for 16-24 year olds who will debut their production in the Spring of 2026 at Lowry. Samuel is also a part of The Headlong Origins 5.0 cohort, a year long development programme for emerging directors, with mentorship from Lotte Wakeham (Artistic Director of Bolton Octagon).
“I’m very impressed with the quality of training, fun and performances at Footlights, and I cannot wait to bring my energy, experience and enthusiasm to the family!”
Lois Wright
Tinys, Stage School, Dance
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Lois has been involved with performing arts for over 13 years. Originally joining a stage school herself at just 6 years old, she spent over nine years as a student. After she left, she later returned to teach, her love and passion for performing only developing. A personal highlight was getting to watch her students and choreography on the stages she once performed on.
Lois has taught children aged 3-18 in a range of extracurricular classes for several years. After a brief hiatus at University, earning a First Class BA in Film Studies from the University of Leeds, she is now returning to performing arts teaching. Lois is very excited to be joining Footlights Sale, working with our amazing students to build their confidence, potential, and love of performing!
Sophie Trueman
Dance
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Sophie is a Rose Bruford trained, professional dancer and actor from Derbyshire.
Her most recent credits include performing at Glastonbury Festival with Raves R Us (Naughty Corner Productions), following earlier performances at Liverpool’s Invisible Wind Factory and Shakespeare North Playhouse. She played Goldilocks in Goldilocks & the Three Bears (Carrot Productions), appeared in the Alzheimer’s Society commercial The Many Deaths of Mum (directed by BAFTA-nominated Charlotte Regan), portrayed Maria in Rumpelstiltskin (Big Tiny), and works regularly as Dance Captain for Manchester Pride Parade.
Sophie’s other recent credits include the role of Cybil in Release The Doves (Päi Productions), Big Bad Wolf (BYT) An Evening with Nick Maynard (Farewell Theatre), Dolly Depart’n (Peripeteia Theatre Company), Ugly Duckling (Carrot Productions).
Sophie has worked across multiple disciplines and has a passion for sharing her training and experience with young people.
Sophie aims to teach your child brand new skills in dance, commercial, ballet, street and of course musical theatre. Her passion and drive will keep your child engaged and develop their excitement even further in the art of dance. Your child will work on timing, precision and technique as well as choreography, Sophie will tailor her lesson to the groups skill set, so if your child is a little more advanced she will challenge them and if your child is brand new they will be set short term achievable goals to inspire them.
Our daughter who is 9 started at Footlights when it first opened, Within a couple of weeks she transformed into a confident girl whose personality has blossomed!
Anna and her team are the absolute best in finding strengths in the children and encouraging them non stop. I’m constantly kept up to date and I can always text with any issues.
The end of term show was AMAZING, my mum was in tears at the transformation of Maisie and couldn’t believe how well organised and brilliant the children were! Thank you!
