Discover the stories and magic of the Royal Shakespeare Company
Go behind the scenes and discover the secrets and stories from the RSC, past and present. Get close up to our costumes, see how our sets are built and learn about theatre superstitions. Our guided tours run daily, led by our experienced tour guides, and every tour will be truly unique.
Immerse yourself in the workings of theatre with stories of individuals who have shaped our unique history – from well-known performers to our incredibly talented staff.
Types of tours:
If you’re serious about a career in makeup artistry, our 4-Month Hair and Makeup Course is the perfect choice.
Led by award-winning makeup designers at CBMA Makeup Academy in London, this intensive, hands-on program covers everything from beauty makeup to special effects (SFX) techniques. You’ll work closely with industry professionals to master the essential skills needed for film, TV, and fashion. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to create a wide range of looks, from classic beauty to intricate special effects, giving you the tools to launch your makeup artistry career.
Tangle’s Artistic Director Anna Coombs started WOVEN in 2023 as a safe space for African, Caribbean and Global Majority creatives living in Swindon and the surrounding areas to meet and connect as an artist-led community.
The WOVEN network offers opportunities for peer-led meetings, soft skills training and practical theatre workshops, social events, and sharing projects and working practices. Our hope is to build a community where members with diverse skillsets can connect, form working relationships and support each other.
WOVEN meetings take place in Swindon and Southampton.
WOVEN is free to join. To find out more, please email Associate Producer Stefan Kwame Boakye at the address below.
Are you aged 16-30? Get tickets for Watermill shows for just £10, by joining The Watermill Theatre's 16-30: Beginners scheme.
To access this discount, join The Watermill Theatre's free scheme, and make sure your date of birth has been added to your account. As a Beginners member you can book up to two £10 tickets (subject to availability) per performance. Beginners members have to make the booking themselves and both ticket holders must have valid ID showing they are aged 16 to 30 on the date of the performance.
Membership as a Beginner will expire on your 31st birthday.
Access All Areas is looking for volunteers to support both its Performance Making Diploma and Take Part programmes!
Are you:
Our volunteering opportunities might be the right fit for you!
Join as a volunteer on our programmes and Diploma and…
A place to explore your creativity, express yourself, & play fun drama games
Are you looking for a fun and affordable place to go in London where you can make new friends?
Whether you are a working professional who needs more fun and creativity in their life, or someone who simply wants a chance to play, we would love you to join us for an evening of pure silly creative fun!
Act UP Drama Club is based on the principles of pure enjoyment and no public performance pressure.
Our sessions are run by an experienced Acting Facilitator who will help you discover the joy of improvisation and drama games in a supportive and fun environment.
We'll cover:
Get ready to unleash your creativity and have a blast!
We also run occasional social events to give you more time to mingle, have fun, and make friends.
A free podcast for aspiring and beginner actors and artists. Resilience for Stage Ready, Mind Ready Artists. Inspiring interviews with successful and diverse actors and artists exploring how they maintain positive mental wellbeing and resilience through the highs and lows of their career.
Expect:
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Direct link: www.actingstrong.com
Created by Generation Arts and sponsored by Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
This advanced specialist course is for artistic students who wish to work as a hair and make-up artist within the TV, film, theatre or fashion industries.
Your study programme will cover the following units:
You will develop creative sketchbook work which will be presented on your own online blog which can then be used as your professional portfolio on completion of the course. The blog will demonstrate your research and design process as part of your assessments; written assignments also form a portion of this qualification, as well as practical assessments and regular self-assessment and evaluation.
You will also be required to purchase the hair and make-up kit that supports your study using professional brands and products currently used in industry (Kryolan). You will be required to take part in a range of work experience placements and off-site trips related to your course.
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
The basement of Portsmouth Guildhall is being transformed into an exciting, new creative space where 11-25 year olds can meet and explore their creative potential!
The BASE will give young people access to:
From crafts, to photography and singing, to mural painting, we’ve got lots of FREE projects and workshops running at Portsmouth Guildhall. As building work for the BASE finishes up, these sessions give a flavour of what The BASE will offer local young people.
Aged 16 – 26?
Live your best Park life with our FREE membership to access £10 tickets to all of our shows!
What do I get?
A Park Up keyring on your next visit so you can get your 10% discount at our Offie Award Winning Cafe Bar (just speak to our Box Office next time you’re in)
£10 tickets for any performance (Band C only in Park200) – max 1 ticket per member
£5 on the day rush tickets on selected shows
Discounted last minute rehearsal space hire
