Denise Hutton-Gosney established her franchise in 2000 to provide out-of-school hours theatre training and activities for youngster aged four to 18. In 2007, she secured backing from Dragons’ Den panellist Duncan Bannatyne. Razzamataz was the first part-time theatre school to work with The Stage to offer scholarships to students. The classes nurture a family atmosphere and young people are encourage to develop their skills in a safe, friendly environment. Classes in dancing, singing and acting vary from school to school but students gain valuable insight from regular special guest workshops led by industry professionals.

Educational level: School age (after school/weekend)

Number of scholarships offered: Up to 50 across the UK

Value of scholarship: About £38,000 in total

What costs are covered? Fees only

Location: Various sites across UK

Likely audition date: April 13