Wiltshire Creative is proud to partner with Separate Doors on a UK-wide initiative to increase the representation of people with learning disabilities in theatre, film and TV. The project is rooted in the belief that great narrative theatre for general audiences should include and reflect everyone.
This project champions the Silent Approach – a non-verbal rehearsal method that enables vocational actors and creatives who use language differently to work together on equal terms, in the same spaces and in front of the same audiences as everyone else.
Salisbury Playhouse is a key partner in the Making Tomorrow's Theatre project. As part of our commitment to featuring more learning-disabled talent in mainstream programming, we are working alongside Separate Doors in the development of their new play, Hope Valley Hotel, and on Wednesday 16 July will offer a first glimpse of this exciting production.
The event will include a Silent Approach learning package for theatre professionals, alongside a preview of the play’s music and movement. A full creative team will be joined by national ensemble actors, including acclaimed learning-disabled performers Joe Sproulle and Meghan Denton.
On registration, attendees will be asked to select from a range of workshops taking place in the afternoon. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive early to secure your preferred option.
Date: Wednesday 16 July
Pests & Weeds is a creative animal tracking and plant foraging. It is a free two-day workshop in Bristol.
Join artists Hermione Spriggs and Tamara Colchester in a two-day workshop for young people that explores the city from the perspective of urban creatures and plants.
With the Spike Island residency studio as your base, you will be setting out with a small group to explore the surrounding area and creatively tune in to more creaturely ways of life.
Please come prepared in suitable outdoor clothing, a waterproof in case of rain, and a packed lunch. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
This is a free event as part of Spike Island’s Ecotones engagement programme, curated by Florence Fitzgerald-Allsopp, and supported by Hauser and Wirth.
Start: 14 August, 2025 at 10:00am
End: 15 August, 2025 at 2:00pm
Join us for an exciting 2-day creative theatre workshop where nature meets performance. Over two inspiring days, you’ll work alongside other young people to:
No experience needed — just your curiosity, creativity, and passion to try something new!
Whether you love acting, writing, creating sound or simply want to meet like-minded people, this workshop offers a fun, supportive space to unlock your imagination.
Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 August 2025, 10:00am – 3:00pm (both days)
Perfect for:
Womxn in Tech is a two-day taster course designed for cis and trans women and non-binary individuals aged 18 years and older, offering practical Back of House skills that can lead to entry-level roles as apprentices or casual technicians in theatre.
This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to challenge inequality and improve access across the industry.
Over the two days, you will gain hands-on experience setting up for a one-night event at Theatre Royal Brighton. This includes training in stage, hemp flying, knots, lighting and sound set up and operation. The course will also explore pathways into working in the industry, and a Q&A session with industry professionals working in other venues, touring companies and freelance roles.
This opportunity is for those interested in pursuing a career in technical theatre, especially individuals with some prior amateur or professional experience.
Date: Thursday 17 – Friday 18 July 10am – 4.30pm
Cost: £120 (to help improve equal access to the industry there are a limited number of subsidised places available, apply by email the address below)
Join award-winning playwright and mentor Lynda Radley for a course of four free workshops about building a writing practice that is sustainable over time and simple to implement.
Are you trapped in a cycle of procrastination and self-recrimination? Do you watch playwriting deadlines sail past? Do you struggle to start, or finish, a draft? Do you feel scattered or overwhelmed?
Whether you’re neurodivergent, managing a disability, navigating caring responsibilities, or just burned out and stuck, you’re not alone.
Based on her personal experience and extensive research, Lynda will guide you towards solutions that are achievable. There will be sessions on procrastination, perfectionism, PRESSURE, brain chemistry and goal setting. This course is not about changing everything overnight. It is about taking practical – but not necessarily predictable – steps towards enjoyment and satisfaction. This course is open to anyone who wants to have a healthier relationship with their writing practice, whether distracted writers, weathered writers, or writers who are frozen after their first success.
By going through this process with other participants you will also have an opportunity to build community.
Start Monday mornings with support and a plan.
There is a budget for access costs for this course. Please use the application form to outline any access requirements.
This unique and exciting programme offers the opportunity to participate in The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest performing arts platform.
Chichester College Group’s Riverside Theatre Company has established itself at the Fringe Festival since 2017 and we are ready to take this to the next level by forming a dedicated Fringe Company.
Candidates may apply for the performance or production strand of the programme.
Entrance for the performance strand is via audition. Successful candidates will be cast in the commissioned repertory company for our Riverside Theatre Company.
The programme’s practice will emulate that of a professional repertory company. Company members will take part in research and development, skills development workshops, weekly rehearsals with the company directors and performances throughout the year culminating in a 7-day performance run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Start date: 08/09/2025
Take your backstage skills to the next level!
ArtsEd’s Technical Theatre Course, in collaboration with NYMT, is the perfect week for anyone interested in the exciting world behind the scenes.
No musical can happen without a dedicated technical team making everything run smoothly. If you’ve ever wanted to know how a show is brought to life – from lighting and sound to stage management and set design – this course is a great place to start. You’ll work alongside industry professionals to gain hands-on experience in the backstage world of theatre.
Students on this course will learn from experts working in the industry right now, gaining practical skills and insight into the many roles that make a production happen.
You’ll get to grips with the key technical elements of theatre and see how they come together to create an unforgettable show. This course covers a lot!
Lighting & Sound:
Learn how to rig and operate theatre lighting and sound equipment.
Design & Creativity:
Spend a day with a professional theatre designer, exploring model-making and the creative design process.
Stage Management & Show Calling:
Discover what it takes to keep a show running smoothly, and even try calling a performance yourself.
This course is perfect for anyone curious about the world of technical theatre – whether you have some experience or are completely new to it! Your tutors will guide you through every step, building your confidence and helping you develop real backstage skills.
Spaces are limited on this very popular course – book now to secure your place!
Location: ArtsEd, London (non-residential)
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 final day.
Supported by a drama practitioner and drama 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!
Date: Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August 2025
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
A brand new course for young people ready to take their next step in theatre
LYT is a year-long course with three 8-week terms from October 2025 - June 2026.
Across the year, participants will work closely with industry professionals and each other to develop their performance skills and deepen their theatre practice. The course includes focused time on monologue and audition preparation, as well as the chance to explore a variety of performance techniques in more detail. Along the way, there will be specialist guest sessions, giving participants valuable insights into different areas of the industry and helping them grow as confident, creative performers.
We offer subsidised and bursary places to help make LYT Advance accessible to as many young people as possible.
Unlike our other Youth Theatre groups, LYT Advance has a short application process where you will be asked to write a short statement supporting your application. With 20 spaces available, we're looking for young people who are committed, curious, and excited to get involved.
If you're offered a place, you'll confirm it by booking through our Box Office. A £100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your space. This deposit reflects your commitment to all three terms of the course.
Budding actors can spend a week training and working with a professional Theatre Director to explore a variety of drama techniques, learn new skills and create a new piece of theatre that will be performed for family and friends in Polka’s Adventure Theatre!
Dates: Monday 28 July - Friday 1 August (final performance held on Friday 2 August at 3.30pm)
Time: 10am – 4pm
Tickets: £215* (Child only)
*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Delivery fees may apply
