Following support from the GeeWizz Charitable Foundation, Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds are delighted to offer SENsory Youth Theatre.

These groups support young people who identify as learning disabled, neurodivergent, having SEN, or other social, emotional, and mental health needs. These groups give them the opportunity to participate in creative play within a fun, friendly, and accessible environment.

SENsory Youth Theatre starts a new term in January at Theatre Royal!
- Juniors (Ages 4 - 12) every Tuesday 4:15 - 4:50
- Seniors (Ages 13 - 18) every Tuesday 5 - 5:50

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION – MUSICAL THEATRE
We are excited to launch our new full-time Certificate of Higher Education Musical Theatre course, which is awaiting validation by University of East Anglia ahead of its launch in September 2024. This course provides students with an artistically safe and supportive environment to develop their creative instincts while also preparing them for future training and career opportunities within the performing arts.
The course is framed by a focus on discovery. Students will be trained to develop their own personal skill strengths, cultivate independent growth, expand their artistic vocabulary and grow as creative artists.
Students will also gain an understanding of different vocational routes and will be given career tutorials to explore their next steps, alongside focussed audition preparation and 1:1 coaching on auditions.
A CertHE course is a great option for students from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you want to develop your skills before progressing to a three-year training option or as a standalone course before entering the industry directly.

LOCATIONS
The CertHE Musical Theatre course runs in several locations, giving students the opportunity to choose a location which is convenient for them.
• London (Mountview)
• Manchester (Z-Arts)
• Birmingham (Midlands Arts Centre)
All course locations are taught by Mountview staff and will cover the same syllabus.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
Graduates of the programme have gone onto secure places at Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech and Drama, Trinity Laban, Emile Dale, LSMT, Laine Theatre Arts, Royal Academy of Music, Institute of the Arts Barcelona, Rose Bruford and GSA, as well as going directly to work within the industry.

COURSE CONTENT AND DELIVERY
Spanning over two terms of study, the CertHE course offers a fast-paced, vocational training environment.
Throughout the course students will investigate and develop their existing practical skills in Musical Theatre, as well as having the opportunity to work in a rehearsal setting and ultimately present a shared performance.
Students will develop acting, singing, dance and associated skills and the training will also include:
• Audition preparation
• 1:1 coaching in auditions
• Career tutorials
• Theatre trips
• Workshops and assignments
SHOWCASE
Students will have two opportunities to work in a rehearsal setting, each culminating in a shared performance piece.

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION – ACTING
We are excited to launch our new full-time Certificate in Higher Education Acting course, which is awaiting validation by University of East Anglia ahead of its launch in September 2024. This course provides students with an artistically safe and supportive environment to develop their creative instincts while also preparing them for future training and career opportunities within the performing arts
The course is framed by a focus on discovery. Students will be trained to develop their own personal skill strengths, cultivate independent growth, expand their artistic vocabulary and grow as creative artists.
Students will also gain an understanding of different vocational routes and will be given career tutorials to explore their next steps, alongside focussed audition preparation and 1:1 coaching on auditions.
A CertHE course is a great option for students from a wide range of backgrounds, whether you want to develop your skills before progressing to a three-year training option or as a standalone course before entering the industry directly.
The CertHE Acting course runs at Mountview, in South London.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS
Graduates of the programme have gone onto secure places at Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, LAMDA, Arts Ed, Italia Conti, Central School of Speech and Drama, Trinity Laban, Rose Bruford and GSA, as well as going directly to work in the industry.

COURSE CONTENT AND DELIVERY
Spanning over two terms of study, the CertHE course offers a fast-paced, vocational training environment.
Throughout the course students will investigate and develop their existing practical skills in Acting, as well as having the opportunity to work in a rehearsal setting and ultimately present a shared performance.
Students will develop acting, movement and associated skills and the training will also include:

• Audition preparation
• 1:1 coaching in auditions
• Career tutorials
• Theatre trips
• Workshops and assignments

SHOWCASE
Students will have two opportunities to work in a rehearsal setting, each culminating in a shared performance piece.

Dancing helps to develop self-esteem and builds team-working and communication skills. It gives people with learning disabilities the opportunity to have regular exercise, be creative, feel more confident and be more independent.

Anjali Dance Company delivers a weekly Open Class during term time for people with learning disabilities.

The Open Class encourages creative expression and provides an opportunity to learn contemporary dance technique and performance skills. There are opportunities each term to be involved in a performance.

The class is open to anyone with a learning disability aged 16 years and over who loves to dance. It also provides an entry point for dancers who would like to join Anjali’s Main Company.

The fee is £90.00 per term.

We offer taster sessions for new dancers. For more information please telephone 01295 251909.

If you have any questions or for further information please contact us.

TIME: Mondays 5.30pm – 7.30pm
VENUE: The Factory, Unit 2, Power Park, Station Approach, Banbury, OX16 5AB

Departure Lounge is a relaxed drama project focussed on playing and communicating.

Workshops use movement, storytelling and improvisation to build confidence and independence, as well as developing drama and performance skills.

Departure Lounge is an imaginative space where participants can explore and tell stories.

Black Cab Company has always been at the heart of our work; making shows in Hackney since 1976.

Black Cab Company artists are learning disabled and autistic residents of East London, who are passionate about telling unusual stories about everyday life.

Black Cab Company have performed in London venues including Hoxton Hall, Rich Mix, Hackney Showroom and Chats Palace, as well as taking over unusual spaces in East London including Hoxton Street Market and Sutton House.

Spring Back is a weekly session using drama to build resilience, improve wellbeing and manage difficult situations.

Due to Covid-19 we know many people are feeling isolated and scared about the future.

In Spring Back, we will explore different ways to manage anxiety and plan for re-entering the world.

Participants will practice scenarios through role play and then try them out in real life in a safe way.

We will also teach mindfulness techniques and open an accessible discussion in a safe space.

Spring Back sessions are led by Helen and Adam, alongside a team of volunteers.

Spinning Wheel is a sensory movement and music project for adults with complex needs.

We use music and movement to create sessions that bring enjoyment, engagement and creativity and promote communication and partnership between participants and carers.

Spinning Wheel sessions are currently taking place online as 1:1 Zoom workshops. Our expert facilitators provide movement and music activities via Zoom, as well as training carers and family members in Spinning Wheel techniques to use at home.

The About Face Stagecraft day is ideal for people who want to widen their practical and technical theatre knowledge.

As well as improving your acting skills, you will have a chance to learn about script writing, make props, costumes and scenery.

We meet in Leominster every Friday from 9.30.a.m. - 3.30.p.m.

In this group you will learn all about acting and different styles of drama.

You will work with the other actors to devise original material by sharing ideas and participating in workshops to explore and improve your skills.

You can stay in this group or possibly move on to one of the other groups if this best suits your interests, ability and needs.

As well as learning about acting and drama, you will build your confidence and social, practical, work and life skills.

We meet on Thursdays in Leominster from 9.30.a.m. - 3.30.p.m.