The freshly relaunched Drama Kids network, formally the Helen O’Grady Drama Academy in the UK, gathered for their national Franchisee Seminar on Sunday 23^r July at the Marriot Hotel, Heathrow.

Focused on ‘Forging our Future’, the event provided Principals with the opportunity to examine ways to grow and diversify their business, explore new marketing opportunities, as well as network with each other and the Head Office team. Franchisees were joined by Helen Enright, COO of Trafalgar Entertainment and Lisa Stead, COO for Trafalgar Education, as well as several other members of the Trafalgar Education Team.

As well as focusing on business growth and networking, the event was a celebration of the achievements of franchisees, with the presentation of awards to Principals for Inspiration, Innovation, Outstanding Achievement and Franchisee of the Year 2023.

Whilst the Drama Kids network celebrated their recent rebrand and the beginning of an exciting new chapter, the event was particularly poignant as Principals said a fond farewell to the company’s first UK based franchisee, who had purchased his Academy in 1994 had recently sold his branch to a longtime student who had attended classes since 1997, later returning to be a teacher.  

In the evening, the Franchisees enjoyed a 1920’s murder mystery event, in line with one of the themes of a play from the recent production term. A great evening was had by all, rounded off with a bit of karaoke!