On Saturdays and weekday evenings, Mountview is handed over to young people aged 6-24 from across Peckham, south London and beyond.
At Generation Next, everyone is welcome. If you are between the ages of 6 and 24 and have a passion to perform, join us now.
We are based in the heart of Peckham, one of the UK’s most exciting and creative places, with incredible studios, rehearsal spaces and other performance facilities.
A range of 10-week courses are available, giving you a whole term to get your teeth into your favourite classes. On Saturdays, 6-18 year olds can choose from options including acting, ballet, hip-hop, choir and musical theatre. On weekday evenings we welcome aspiring young creatives aged 16-24 to workshops in Film Making and Acting, along with young people of all ages to classes run by our partners at The Movement Factory and EW Tae Kwon Do.
With prices starting from £4.50 per class, we work hard to make our courses affordable for everyone. We also offer extensive means-tested bursaries for Southwark residents, with around 70% of participants qualifying for support.
Saturdays
Sat 23 Sep – Sat 2 Dec (no class on Sat 28 Oct due to half-term)
WednesdaysWed 27 Sep – Wed 6 Dec (no class on Wed 25 Oct due to half-term)
Unleash your creativity and imagination. Underpin your acting and performance skills through games, text, improvisation and creative challenges.
£90 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 10:15 – 12:15 (6-8 years)
Saturdays 10:15 – 12:15 (9-11 years)
A fun and inclusive way to learn the core of all dance training.
£45 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 (6-10 years)
Covering all the fundamentals of hip-hop dance, this class will have you popping, locking, freestyling and more.
£45 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 (6-10 years)
A class combining singing, dance and acting skills. Expect pop and rock styles, as well as musical theatre.
£120 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 10:15 – 12:15 (6-10 years)
Blending various Korean forms of martial arts stretching back more than 2,000 years, Tae Kwon Do will help you to develop self-discipline, build your fitness and improve self-esteem. An action-packed class that will invite you to push yourself mentally and physically.
£45 for 10 sessions
Saturdays 12:30 – 13:30 (6-14 years)
An award winning Peckham-based community dance empire, home to several initiatives working together to give The Movement Factory a unique and revolutionary presence within the UK Dance industry. Their mission is to create positive change in communities across London and the UK, using dance as a mechanism for empowerment, personal development, and a fun creative outlet for improving health and well-being. Please note that this class is delivered and run by our partner organisation The Movement Factory. To book, please contact info@themovementfactory.uk.com.
Free
Wednesdays 17:30 – 18:30 (8-11 years)
Saturdays
Sat 23 Sep – Sat 2 Dec (no class on Sat 28 Oct due to half-term)
WednesdaysWed 27 Sep – Wed 6 Dec (no class on Wed 25 Oct due to half-term)
Unleash your creativity and imagination. Underpin your acting and performance skills through theatre games, text, improvisation and creative challenges.
Classes and content will vary on age and progression.
£90 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (12-14 years)
Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (15-18 years)
Covering all the fundamentals of hip-hop dance, this class will have you popping, locking, freestyling and more.
£45 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 12:20- 13:20 (11-16 years)
Bringing the West End to you. Sessions will explore the essence of expression through music, movement and voice.
£120 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (11-16 years)
Blending various Korean forms of martial arts stretching back more than 2,000 years, Tae Kwon Do will help you to develop self-discipline, build your fitness and improve self-esteem. An action-packed class that will invite you to push yourself mentally and physically.
£45 for 10 sessions
Saturdays 12:30 – 13:30 (6-14 years)
An award winning Peckham-based community dance empire, home to several initiatives working together to give The Movement Factory a unique and revolutionary presence within the UK Dance industry. Their mission is to create positive change in communities across London and the UK, using dance as a mechanism for empowerment, personal development, and a fun creative outlet for improving health and well-being. Please note that this class is delivered and run by our partner organisation The Movement Factory. To book, please contact info@themovementfactory.uk.com.
Free
Wednesdays 18:30 – 19:30 (12-15 years)
Saturdays
Sat 23 Sep – Sat 2 Dec (no class on Sat 28 Oct due to half-term)
WednesdaysWed 27 Sep – Wed 6 Dec (no class on Wed 25 Oct due to half-term)
Calling all film makers! Explore the technical aspects and creative craft of the film maker from behind the lens.
£90 for 10 weeks
Wednesdays 18:00 – 20:00 (16-24 years)
Bringing the West End to you. Sessions will explore the essence of expression through music, movement and voice.
£120 for 10 weeks
Saturdays 13:30 – 15:30 (11-16 years)
Blending various Korean forms of martial arts stretching back more than 2,000 years, Tae Kwon Do will help you to develop self-discipline, build your fitness and improve self-esteem. An action-packed class that will invite you to push yourself mentally and physically.
Please note that this class is delivered and run by our partner organisation EW Tae Kwon Do. To book, please contact ewtaekwondo@hotmail.co.uk.
Tuesdays 17:30 – 18:30 (all ages)
An award winning Peckham-based community dance empire, home to several initiatives working together to give The Movement Factory a unique and revolutionary presence within the UK Dance industry. Their mission is to create positive change in communities across London and the UK, using dance as a mechanism for empowerment, personal development, and a fun creative outlet for improving health and well-being. Please note that this class is delivered and run by our partner organisation The Movement Factory. To book, please contact info@themovementfactory.uk.com.
Free
Thursdays 18:00 – 21:00 (16-21 years)
No, anyone is welcome to attend. However, only Southwark residents will be able to apply for our bursary scheme.
The sessions will be led by the Generation Next team, who are all working professionals and are passionate about passing knowledge on to the current and next generation of actors.
No. Generation Next is open to everyone! Classes are designed to accommodate introductory work for people with little experience, to push people with an intermediate experience and allow the more experienced to brush up on skills.
Just comfortable clothing that you can move in.
When booking online:
We have worked hard to make our courses affordable for everyone, and there are means-tested bursaries available for Southwark residents.
If you are:
and require financial assistance to take part in one of our Generation Next courses you may be eligible for a bursary to help with course fees.
If you consider yourself/your child eligible for a bursary please complete the online application form in APPLY FOR A BURSARY below. At this stage please do not complete the online booking process. You will then be contacted by Mountview to complete the application process.
Generation Next is generously supported by The Portal Trust, Charterhouse in Southwark and Newcomen Collett Foundation.
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