Rose Players is our introductory acting group open for anyone aged over 18. We welcome actors of all ages and experience to take part in classes that focus on professional-process and technique.
Perhaps you’ve never acted before, or perhaps you are returning to it. All you need is enthusiasm and to be able to commit to the classes over the course of the term. We explore major practitioners, methods of working on different styles of text, improvisation and vocal techniques that are applicable to many different areas of life.
The course is directed by Anthony Hoskyns, an actor and director who is currently working toward his MFA in Directing at Birkbeck University London. Anthony has worked professionally as an actor for 8 years having graduated with a BA in Acting from Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He has been directing for us at the Rose for 5 years. When appropriate, guest directors may also work with you on specialist skills and there will be an informal showing of your work at the end of term.
Whether you are thinking about professional training or you're an enthusiastic amateur, this is a great way to spend your Monday evenings.
Rose Young Company is our performance-based course. It demands huge commitment and full attendance, but the rewards are worth it. Our Junior students (age 11-14) learn about theatre through text, technique and improvisation, whilst our Lower Seniors (14 - 15) and Upper Seniors (16 - 21) work as ensembles on psychological realism and maturity. Recent performances include The Hunting of the Snark, Junkyard, Robin Hood, and As You Like It.
Rose Young Company students rehearse hard and perform to the public each term, working on classics, adaptations, new writing and screen plays. Within small ensembles, our actors learn an extraordinary level of discipline to compliment professional process and technique.
Circus Camp is back! Jacksons Lane’s sell-out programme for 8-14 year olds returns for February Half Term.
Circus Camp has been specially designed to help young people develop personal skills alongside circus ones. Circus taps into a unique skill set separate to a lot of what we learn in school. It can help to alleviate anxiety, improve focus, spark confidence, and most importantly, is lots of fun!
Professional circus artists will lead the sessions, working on teamwork, collaboration, patience and practice.
Join us in our stunning Studio 1 at Jacksons Lane where we’ll be covering:
The camp will end with a showcase for parents and guardians.
Circus Camp runs from Tuesday 13 February to Thursday 15 February, from 10am to 4pm, for only £165 per young person
Looking for something fun and creative to do during half term? This short theatre course for 15-17s is focused on devised theatre - learning about the different skills involved in making theatre. Create scenes from your own imagination and life experiences, through creative games that explore writing, movement, improvisation and more.
This project is about exploring your voice and expressing yourself through drama in a fun, supportive and inclusive space.
Over the week you will:
We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.
The first UK Project to promote equity for Black Dancers in Ballroom and Latin American Dance.
Black in the Ballroom aims to inspire young people of Black origin to take up Ballroom dancing as a hobby, as a competitive activity and/or as a career, by providing them an entry into the scene, an understanding of the basic and technical fundamentals of each dance style and an opportunity to perform and compete.
Please DM on Instagram @blackintheballroom to join their free dance classes in South East London.
Our advanced group for ages 14+ focuses more on developing theatre skills, including acting, writing and directing. Participants have the opportunity to devise a piece of theatre each term, perform in different venues, and go on theatre trips to watch professional productions.
This term we are working with professional theatre makers from Immediate Theatre and focusing on a number of performance skills to equip new actors with the experience needed as an ‘Introduction to the Industry' including: Acting For Stage, Acting For Screen, Voiceover Work and will conclude in a showcase.
Every Wednesday 5.30-7.30pm
The group will allow you to work with other writers, get involved in exciting projects, build confidence, develop your skills, learn new techniques and make new friends in a safe and supportive space.
No writing experience necessary…
Members meet every two weeks in the Café at Theatre Porto.
Please email Kevin for more information.
Theatre Porto is committed to providing inclusive and accessible facilities for all our guests. We have accessible toilets, a baby changing station, and a platform lift to the first floor for those with mobility challenges. Our ground floor is designed with step-free access, ensuring that everyone can enjoy our facilities comfortably and without any hindrance.
Royal & Derngate's Saturday Youth Theatre groups are back!
Act One (8-10yrs) â Saturdays 10.30am til 12pm
Act Two (11-13yrs) â Saturdays 12.30pm til 2pm
Join our Saturday Youth Theatre groups and get creative! Be in a fun and friendly environment with a focus to increase confidence in theatre skills such as script-writing, developing characters and creating your own theatre. You'll be working with the brilliant theatre professional, Georgia Tillery-Randak and will be working towards creating your very own historical, theatrical fun theatre tour of Royal & Derngate.
This group is £70 per term. Limited bursary placements available.
Energy Train is a free 6-week course for people aged 15+ and living with a disability. Hosted at the Millennium Forum, you will learn DJ skills from Oliver Brown and Silver Fox Entertainment DJ Compere Kevin Boyle.
Please email Lisa for more information.
Nonsuch Young Company Advanced is Nottingham's most creative Youth Theatre for children aged 12-15!
Nonsuch Young Company (Advanced) is an exciting new youth theatre from Nottingham's fastest-growing creative venue & theatre: Nonsuch Studios.
Each week, Nonsuch Young Company Advanced will have the opportunity to build on their interests in drama and theatre making learning skills so you have Everything you need to make a play, be it acting, devising, directing, stage production, performing etc. NYCA is a place for young people to be themselves, build confidence, develop theatre skills, make friends and have fun.
Each group will work towards a public sharing performance in the summer term, along with our Home Rangers group and NYC group. This will be a relaxed event and a chance for all Nonsuch Studios' young performers to showcase their work for friends and family at the end of the year.
