Bradford Producing Hub has teamed up with our friends at Factory International's Factory Academy to present a free, two-day workshop that will provide hands-on insight into the world of production management and how to build a career that turns a creative vision into live experiences.

Sound good? Register your interest by Wednesday 23 July at 11 PM.

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.

Scratch My Progress is the Oh Yeah Music Centre’s flagship annual talent development programme.

It is supported by PRS Foundation, Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council.

Each year we recruit 4-5 emerging artists from Northern Ireland onto a structured and dedicated scheme of work that supports the creation, performance and promotion of their work. The programme is guided by our dedicated talent development specialist, Charlene Hegarty and builds a system of ‘real world’ experience and support around artists at pivotal stages of their career development. 

The support offered includes mentoring, one to one meetings with industry experts, and workshops on everything from vocal coaching, songwriting, funding and festival applications, copyright & IP management and developing skills in managing finances. 

As part of the 9-month programme each act will gain free rehearsal space, recording time, PR and marketing support and training, a professional photoshoot and a biography writing session as we prepare for an official release as part of the programme.

The theme for our summer programme this year is Books and Story Telling!

We will take inspiration from Oscar Wilde’s sparkling comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest. Participants will be encouraged to explore the play’s themes of mistaken identity, love, and social conventions, and use these ideas to create their own performances.

Through lively workshops and creative exploration, they will devise unique theatre pieces that capture Wilde's wit and charm, bringing his timeless satire to life on stage.

Taught by a team of professional facilitators, this course is perfect for those studying Drama/Performing arts for GCSE and A level.

At the end of the week, family and friends will have the opportunity to join us for a sharing of their work, showcased in the Naughton Theatre.

Dates: Monday 18 – Saturday 23 August

Develop your skills, meet new friends and have some fun in Derby Theatre's fantastic Summer School!

Participants will grow their abilities as actors and creatives, working together as a team to create a brand new performance over the course of the week, with a production showcase at the end of the week.

Family and friends can come along to a showcase of the performance created during the week.

Half price and full bursaries are available, subject to availability.

Monday 11 - Friday 15 August, 2025

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How can creativity engage learners and reintroduce joy to your teaching practice? 

Join us for Playful Spaces, a one-day learning event for educators, theatre-makers and creative practitioners who want to reimagine how young people learn.  

Hosted by Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation, this innovative day of workshops, masterclasses and conversations will give you practical tools to energise your teaching and transform your learning environment. 

Work alongside leading theatre-makers and education experts to: 

Date and time: Saturday 12 July 2025, 9:30AM

Our week long summer school is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet friends and perform on the Hope Mill stage

Students not only experience singing, dancing and acting classes, but they will take part in craft and cooking sessions too.

Fully funded and part funded places are available.

Cost: £252

2025 Dates: 11 - 15 August

Join WEST Youth Zone: Creative Collective 

Aged 13-19? Are you interested in scriptwriting, spoken word poetry, performing and acting? Want to brush up on your acting technique, build your confidence and meet new people?

Every Friday from 5-10pm @ WEST Youth Zone White City we are offering dedicated workshops to our ‘Creative Collective’.

Become a member of WEST Youth Zone for just £5 annual membership and 50p per entry, you’ll unlock a place where you can make new friends, dive into 20+ fun activities a night, relax in a chilled space or try something new. You can also enjoy a tasty hot meal for just £1 in our BiteCity Café!

WEST is open to young people aged 8 – 19 (up to 25 with additional needs) from all backgrounds, for all abilities, and all across West London and beyond, so come and join WEST – Where Everyone Sticks Together!

Let’s meet on the green and see who we might bump into…

Join Trestle this summer as we find a way to pass the sunny days with our mates and whoever else we might stumble upon.

Using Trestle’s iconic masks the week will end with an outdoor site specific performance to make the most of St Albans green spaces.

Costs: £140pp, £5 early drop off from 9am per day. £5 late pick up until 4pm per day.
Dates: Monday 11 August - Friday 15 August 2025
Times: 10am – 3pm each day, sharing from 3pm – 3.30pm on Friday.

We hope the Studio will be a home for playwrights of all levels of experience, helping us to connect and making a range of opportunities accessible in a joined-up, sustained writing package.

If you become a member of the Studio (it’s completely free!) you can access:

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