Elevate is a skills-building programme from acta Community Theatre for socially engaged theatre-makers, artists, community organisers and campaigners interested in working creatively with communities.

This practical, explorative workshop will explore:

• The importance and impact of working with communities from different cultural backgrounds
• Approaches to engaging different communities, including using English-as-an-additional-language workshops as a gateway
• Different methods and exercises for community-engaged work
• How to adapt approaches for groups with different needs
• Examples from past acta projects, including short films

Access

The theatre is accessed via five steps, with a lift available. There is also an accessible toilet. acta can provide a range of adjustments, including on-site wheelchairs and walkers, accessible parking, free tickets for carers/companions, sighted guiding and large-print materials.

If you have access requirements, including anything not listed above, please contact rosa@acta-bristol.com.

Booking & Pricing

• Individual workshops: £20 full price / £10 concession
• Full six-workshop series: £90 (25% discount), booked before the first workshop
• Booking fees apply

The first workshop, Creative Facilitation, takes place on 16 September.

If cost is a barrier, acta may be able to help with your attendance. Contact rosa@acta-bristol.com to discuss options.