membership fees

PACE is a self-sufficient, non-profit making company and registered charity.

About our membership fees

All of our membership charges go towards improving the quality of arts activities we provide to young people. Our charitable status means we can provide all the benefits of PACE membership, at the lowest possible cost to our members. 

Terms are based around school holidays and so the number of workshops in each term can vary.  PACE core membership is split into different levels depending on your age and core level, and membership fees are detailed below.

Core Membership Benefits

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Additional Information

There are no joining fees or other membership fees. Discounts are available for families with more than one member, or for families on low incomes (see below for more details). 

Additional fees apply for  Subscription Extras, Fest holiday courses or additional projects.  Information detailing additional costs will be issued prior to the start of any project. 

New members must have confirmed their place before attending. 

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PACE membership is split into different levels depending on your group and how many children attend from your family.


Monthly Costs

Monthly membership fees vary by your core group level.  The monthly costs for each level is listed on each level’s information page at www.pacetheatre.com/youththeatre.  

Membership of PACE Youth Theatre is paid as an annual fee covering 33 weekly classes. This cost is spread evenly over 10 monthly payments. Because our terms follow school holidays, the number of workshops each month can vary. Spreading the cost this way keeps your monthly payments consistent, rather than changing each month.

How to pay

Pay for your PACE membership costs by Direct Debit or card payment – spread the cost of 4 terms into 10 monthly payments (Sept – June).  

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Bursary and
concessionary discounts

We offer concessionary discounts for families receiving free school meals or certain means-tested benefits, at 50% discount of normal fees. These will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Proof of status required.  We also have a limited number of fully funded bursary places available. 

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Additional information

  1. Terms are based around school holidays and so the number of workshops in each term vary.
  2. Monthly payments are by direct debit only and apply every month (excluding Jul/Aug), until the member leaves. 
  3. Membership costs are determined by the group allocated for the forthcoming term.
  4. PACE reserve the right to cancel a membership at any time, and will under such circumstances offer a refund of fees for any outstanding months membership.
  5. Please do not bring expensive clothing or other items to PACE. We cannot accept responsibility for any items lost, stolen or damaged.