Summer School 2026
Play in a Week!
Our young theatre makers will create their own work to be performed for parents on the final day in the Newcastle Theatre Royal Studio Theatre. Supported by experienced drama professionals, the group will decide what they make. It could be a comedy, a tragedy or a musical, but it will be all their own work!
Mon 20 – Fri 24 Jul: age 8-11
Mon 3 – Fri 7 Aug: age 5-7
Mon 17 – Fri 21 Aug: age 8-11
5 Day Film Challenge!
Working with Hype Films, budding filmmakers and actors create their own film shorts. From writing to directing, lighting to sound and everything else it takes to produce new film work, this is a chance to participate in the whole process. A World Premiere screening of the films will take place for parents on the final afternoon of the week.
Mon 20 – Fri 24 Jul: age 11-17
Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul: age 11-17
Musical Theatre!
This 5-day, intensive Musical Theatre week showcases the work of the group in our Studio Theatre. Working with a professional voice & singing coach and choreographer, the weeks provide the opportunity to perform some of the country’s best-known and favourite musical numbers! An amazing opportunity to develop your skills as a young Musical Theatre performer, develop your confidence, whilst meeting new people and making new friends.
Mon 3 – Fri 7 Aug: age 10-16
Mon 10 – Fri 14 Aug: age 11-17
TRY Technical Theatre!
The TRY Technical course for 12-17-year-olds runs for 5 days and includes lighting, sound, stage management, a theatre tour, costume and prop making. Ideal for young people who are interested in technology, design and managing performance.
Mon 17 – Fri 21 Aug: age 12-17
Try Everything!
Over 5 days, join us to explore the world of Performing Arts, from a building tour to creating new work, from directing to movement, set design and lighting to sound. TRY Everything lets you sample lots of the exciting elements that go into working in theatre, and includes a ticket and visit to the theatre to see Barnum on Wed 12 Aug.
Mon 10 – Fri 14 Aug: age 8-13
Summer School 2026
5 Day Film Challenge
Age 11-17
Play in a Week
Age 8-11
5 Day Film Challenge
Age 11-17
Musical Theatre
Age 10-16
Play in a Week
Age 5-7
TRY Everything
Age 8-13
Musical Theatre
Age 11-17
TRY Technical
Age 12-17
Play in a Week
Age 8-11
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