Summer School 2024
This summer, why not spend a week with us?!
We have opportunities for young people aged 5 – 17 to take part in fun packed experiences at Theatre Royal this summer. Over 4, 5 or 6 days, we’ve got something for every school age young person to get involved.
For questions or general enquiries regarding any of our summer activity, contact: Creative-Engagement@theatreroyal.co.uk
Play in a Week!
Over 5 days, our young theatre makers will create their own work to be performed for parents at an informal Studio show back on the last day. Supported by a drama practitioner and support worker, the group will decide what they make. It could be a comedy, tragedy or a musical but it will be all their own work!
Suitable for young people aged 5 – 11 years and delivered in two classes according to age.
Each Play in a Week course lasts for 5 days, runs from 9.30am – 3.30pm daily and costs £185
For 5-11 years
5 Day Film Challenge
Working with Hype films, budding film makers and actors create their own film shorts. From writing to directing, lighting to sound and everything else it takes to produce new work, there’s a chance to take part in the whole process. Screening for parent’s on the final afternoon.
Each 5 Day Film Challenge course lasts for 5 days, runs from 9.30am – 3.30pm daily and costs £200
For 11-17 years
Musical Theatre
This 6 day, intensive, Musical Theatre week showcases the work of the group on the Theatre Royal main stage on Saturday 24th August! Working with a voice & singing coach and choreographer, it provides the opportunity to perform some of the best known and country’s favourite, musical numbers!
The Musical Theatre course lasts for 6 days, runs from 9.30am – 3.30pm daily* and costs £235**
*the running time on the performance day, Saturday 24th August, will differ ** tickets to the performance cost £6 and can be booked by following the digital link sent to bookers
For 11-16 years
TRY
Over 4 or 5 days join us to explore the world of Performing Arts, from a building tour to creating new work, directing to slap stick, make up to set design and lighting to sound. TRY let’s you sample lots of the exciting elements that go into working in theatre.
Our TRY courses last for 4 (no session on August bank holiday) or 5 days, run from 9.30am – 3.30pm daily and cost £160 (4 days) or £185 (5 days).
