Bristol Old Vic Young Company provides weekly drama sessions for ages 2-30. Sessions focus on ensemble working, devising, and playful creativity, and are led by trained facilitators working in the industry.

Members in the Year 10-11 and 16-25 classes can audition for our Young Company shows, which are performed on the Weston Studio stage and supported by a professional creative team (such as: How Do You Sleep at Night? | Bristol Old Vic). We perform two Young Company shows a year, one in January and one in April, and both are included in your Young Company membership. Casting for the January show will be held in September 2026.

All Young Company members have the chance to perform for family and friends during Springboard, our relaxed annual showcase. Members in Year 7 and above share their work on the Weston Studio stage.

Prices range from £40 for a five-week term for our younger years sessions, to £110 for a ten-week term for our senior sessions. We also offer a limited number of 50% and 100% bursaries. For more information, please see: Fees & Bursaries | Bristol Old Vic.

We also now have a session specifically for young people in Home Education, which runs on Mondays 11am-1pm.