Breaking the Silence: A ground breaking new play & educational programme
Sexual bullying and harassment is now commonplace in society 1 in 4 girls will be sexually abused before they reach 18. Breaking the Silence is a unique one day empowerment programme, designed to protect young girls at risk aged 13 and upwards from sexual abuse and exploitation. It is currently touring schools and community organisations … Read more
Pentabus Theatre Young Writers Group
Are you 16 – 25? Do you want to be a writer? Or do you know someone who is and loves writing? Pentabus Theatre are starting a Young Writers Group for people aged between 16 and 25 who are interested in writing plays. This is a fantastic opportunity for young writers to find their own voice, work with … Read more
New Performing Arts School Opens in Walsall
A brand new performing arts school opens at the Walsall campus of the University of Wolverhampton. The classes feature affordable tuition in the areas of singing, dancing and acting for 3-16 year olds. All pupils work towards regular productions in the multi-million pound building named The Performance Hub. The school was opened in October 2012 by … Read more
Luke Abbott: Responding to Children’s Needs in Drama
West Midlands Mantle of the Expert Network Drama for learning across the Curriculum Luke Abbott: Responding to Children’s Needs in Drama 9-10 February, Woodrow First School, Longdon Close, Redditch, B98 7UZ At this 2-day event, Luke Abbott will look at how we can adapt and respond to the needs of children, in drama work in schools. Over … Read more
The Night Queen Returns to The Belgrade Theatre
The Night Queen returns! Hoopla are bringing their hit show back to the Belgrade Theatre Coventry for a limited run only. The Night Queen is an exciting and enchanting music theatre play for 6-12 year olds inspired by Mozart’s The Magic Flute. The story of a young girl who goes out to meet the mysterious Night … Read more
RoguePlay Theatre Annouce New Workshop Programme
RoguePlay have announced their latest workshop programme for young people.
Rogue Play news … Blood Wedding and Young Rogues
‘One man, one woman, and nothing else!’ A bride and groom hold two families hope for a better future, but the past is always waiting, desire cannot be tamed and even the moon is hungry for blood. Lorca’s scorching tale of passion, morality and vengeance is reinvented with RoguePlay’s unsurpassable Physical Theatre style, combined with … Read more
Stage 2: Picasso’s Women – THIS WEEK!!
Stage 2 are staging Picasso’s Women by Brian McAvera in the Crescent Studio this week from Tuesday to Saturday. The end of the week (i.e. Friday Evening, Saturday Matinee, Saturday Evening) is completely sold out, however there are still tickets available for these nights Wednesday 18th January @ 7.45pm – Part 2 1927 – 1973 – Marie-Therese, Dora, … Read more
Nofit State Apprenticeship Scheme
Calling all recent circus school graduates or talented self-taught would be circus performers Over the next three years ACE is funding NoFit State Circus to provide apprentice training to talented young people with a background in acrobatics, parkour or gymnastics aged 18-30 who have a strong desire to become contemporary circus artists. The company is … Read more
The Fourth Wall Theatre Network Launch Event
An evening to find out about ‘a theatre in a box’ and to meet the team. The only theatre company based at your school, that your pupils can run. Practical workshops designed to improve Drama & English levels. A course through which your pupils become more employable. Bi-annual showcases at the city’s top theatres. Personal … Read more
