We provide professional development opportunities for actors, writers, artists, designers and makers from the region
We strive to be a creative hub in the city that allows for peer learning and support, nurturing a culture of shared opportunities and experiences to support in career development and sustainability.
We know that all work, at every scale, starts somewhere and that it can be incredibly difficult to access space and support to develop new work in it's initial stages.
As part of our Studio programme, we have created Open Door to new and developing professional work.
Are you interested in lighting, sound, video and automation? Are you aged between 14-18? Then our technical theatre programme could be for you!
Young Technicians offers an exciting opportunity to develop technical skills, discover routes into the industry and learn from top industry professionals about sound, lighting and stages.
In weekly workshops you will be introduced to the basics of technical theatre through demonstrations and practical activities.
This project is free to take part in and access support and travel bursaries are available to those in the Greater London area. As part of the course, you will also receive a free ticket to watch an evening performance at the National Theatre.
Course Dates
Tuesday 9 September, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 16 September, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 23 September, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 30 September, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 7 October, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 14 October, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 21 October, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 28 October (half term), 10am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 4 November, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 11 November, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 18 November, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 25 November, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 2 December, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 9 December, 5pm – 8pm
Tuesday 16 December, 5pm – 8pm*
*Please note: You must be able to attend the full course to take part.
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!
The Level 2 Diploma programme is a vocational course covering various aspects of music including music theory, performing and production, the music industry and professional practice. Delivered by experienced music professionals you will be able to build upon your previous performance experience supporting your progression onto a Level 3 course or employment.
The majority of the programme is delivered through practical sessions, tutorials, rehearsal and performances. You are also required to complete written work for these projects, which includes research, presentations, reflections and evaluations on your process which demonstrates your understanding of the context, processes and subject matters being studied.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma programme is a vocational course covering all aspects of technical theatre including lighting for theatre, sound for theatre, stage management, design for stage and professional practice
Delivered by experienced and specialised technical theatre and performing arts professionals you will be able to build upon your previous performance experience supporting your progression to university, stage school or employment.
The Level 3 Extended Diploma programme is a vocational course covering various aspects of music performance & production including: Music theory, composition, performing, the music industry, sound design, sound recording, sound engineering, the music industry and professional practice.
The course is designed to provide you with the skills to meet the demands of a broad and diverse music industry, giving you the chance to push your strengths whilst developing your weaknesses in order to become a multi-talented musician.
Delivered by experienced music professionals, you will be able to build upon your previous performance & production experience supporting your progression to university, specialist music colleges or employment.
This exciting course provides an exceptional opportunity for anyone drawn to the world of theatre
You will explore the back-stage and on-stage disciplines of theatre. With a strong emphasis on personal creativity, the course provides a unique view of performance and production. It is a rewarding alternative to the traditional ‘A’ Level route. Equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels, it links theoretical preparation in lectures and workshops with practical classes.
Based on the idea of repertory theatre, students undertake public performances and musical/dance showcases. Students have been prize winners in the Northern Ireland Inter College Performing Arts Competitions.
The course is based in the Foyle Theatre complete with dressing rooms, costume store, stage craft and property workshops. AV equipment are of the highest professional standard. Whether working back-stage or performing onstage, you will gain an invaluable insight into the world of theatre and develop professional skills in both public performance and technical support.
Explore contemporary performance to develop your creativity, critical thinking and practical skills for a career in creative industries and beyond
Drama in the School of Arts and Humanities provides an exciting and challenging programme with an emphasis on contemporary performance practices. Our approach to teaching and learning integrates theories and practices of performance in order to extend our understanding of Drama as an art form in its social, political and cultural contexts.
Our expert lecturing staff are internationally-recognised researchers with a range of industry-related experience. Students are able to take advantage of our nationally-acknowledged teaching expertise and will have opportunities to extend their experience of contemporary performance practices through contact with part-time staff and key visiting lecturers. The Drama programmes benefit from extensive links with theatre practitioners and key Irish theatre companies, who use our spaces for performances and delivering practice-based workshops.
Drama allows students to learn in a rigorous and stimulating environment where they are encouraged to develop essential skills as thinking creative practitioners.
This course is suitable for 16-18 year olds wanting to work in television, film or the theatre, either in performance or technical support. Employment within the industry not only depends on talent, but also a sense of determination to succeed.
You will experience different performance styles, try out new ideas and gain an understanding of the performing arts industry at Barnet and Southgate College. Projects are largely based on practical assignments and performances, with some written exercises and evaluations.
You will study some of the following areas of performance:
There will be a series of practical assignments varying from informal small group presentations to larger public performances.
Are you an aspiring musician who is looking to create a new single or EPK? Are you looking for opportunities to be able to know how to take control of your content creation and record and perform your own songs?
This course is all about creating a portfolio to attract new opportunities, to rehearse your own original music and gain valuable industry feedback and to improve your own performance and production skills.
You will be getting an insight into artist development through performance activities and analytical problem solving based on your original material. Having a sense of ownership of your creativity and intellectual property is integral in the Music Industry, and we want to harness this methodology and refine the process in which your music is made, produced and performed.
