Next Act

Dramatic arts enrichment, Cayman Islands

Drama that builds confidence, communication and creativity.

Weekly workshops, LAMDA coaching and school programmes for young people aged 3 to 17, led by a qualified practitioner in Grand Cayman.

Why we exist

Mission statement

Our mission is to develop confidence, creativity, and communication skills in young people across the Cayman Islands through engaging drama based programmes. We empower individuals of all abilities to find their voice and step confidently into their next act in life.

Built on the belief that every young person deserves a space to grow, be heard, and step confidently into who they are becoming. Not a casual after school club, and not a performance focused theatre school: structured, skill based drama for personal growth, led by a qualified practitioner.

Five values, written into every session

Five words shape how every session is planned, how every group is capped, and how every participant is heard. We develop confidence, creativity and communication in young people of all abilities, so they can find their voice.

Self-Advocacy, in Next Act's signature script on black
Diversity, in Next Act's signature script on white
Opportunity, in Next Act's signature script on black
Empathy, in Next Act's signature script on white
Community, in Next Act's signature script on black
Catherine Hutchings, founder of Next Act, smiling

Our founder

Mrs Hutchings

"Next Act is built on everything I have learnt through the various roles I have held in my life so far. I have a strong belief that drama changes lives, for every child, at every stage."

Next Act was founded by Catherine Hutchings, a qualified teacher and SENCO with ten years of classroom experience from Early Years to Year 13, known to many families from her seven years teaching in Grand Cayman.

  • Qualified teacher, PGCE, Early Years to Year 13
  • Qualified SENCO, NASENCO, so participants of all abilities are welcomed and included
  • Classroom experience leading and delivering drama and PSHE curriculums
  • Regular participant of the Cayman Drama Society

Step confidently into your next act.

Because finding your voice can change everything.