Love to dance and aged 12–22? Join National Youth Dance Wales, Ballet Cymru and National Dance Company Wales for an exciting Dance Discovery Day in North Wales!

Explore new dance styles

Meet professional dance artists

Fun, inclusive & supportive

All experience levels and dance styles welcome

This event is kindly supported by Theatr Clwyd.

Are you ready to think fast, get creative, and have fun?

This Improvisation workshop is all about building confidence, teamwork, and spontaneity through theatre games and exercises. No scripts, no pressure.

Come laugh, learn, and surprise yourself – you might just discover you’re quicker, braver, and more creative than you thought!

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Step into something new at Albany Theatre as they trial their brand-new stage, a bold creative space built to showcase Coventry’s local talent.

Whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, spoken word / theatre or sketch this stage is all about experimentation, energy, and connection.

The Albany Theatre is offering an electric setting where artists can share their work with a live audience. Come and be a part of the very first moments of something special !

How to get involved:

Register your interest by contacting the Albany Theatre.

Open Call for Performers (Ages 18–25)

Unity is inviting performers aged 18–25 to take part in an exciting, free opportunity to train and create in a professional theatre environment. You will work with experienced practitioners from Ugly Bucket and Tmesis Theatre to devise an original, radical piece of theatre.

This project is part of Unity’s Heritage Lottery funded programme, exploring both the history and the future of radical theatre-making. It is ideal for emerging performers who are curious, collaborative, and passionate. 

Audition

Session dates (6–9pm):

Performance dates: 4, 5 & 6 June

This is a unique chance to develop your practice, collaborate with professional artists, and be part of a bold new piece of radical theatre.

The European Reminiscence Network announces a new training course and apprenticeship scheme in reminiscence arts in dementia care - in partnership with the University of Greenwich.

This 2-day training course and 4-month apprenticeship scheme will appeal to theatre and performance practitioners working within:

An interest and/or experience in positive approaches in dementia care is recommended.

Theatre for Life, in collaboration with Beyond Reflections is seeking four Transgender+ actors to take part in an upcoming intergenerational verbatim theatre project that centres real stories, lived experiences, and the celebration of Trans+ history.

This project uses verbatim theatre techniques, drawing directly from interviews, conversations, and shared experiences. The performance will honour personal narratives while celebrating Trans+ resilience, heritage, and community across generations.

Who they're looking for:

About the process:

They are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful space for all participants. This project aims to uplift Trans+ voices, honour history, and build understanding through shared storytelling.

Dates: 

Audition: 28th February at Theatre Royal Winchester (Please select times below) 

Rehearsals start from 9th March - 17th August (Every Monday, excluding bank holidays ) 

Preview performance at Mayflower Studios: 29th and 30th August as part of Pride Southampton 

Theatre Tour: Two professional venues in November (Dates TBC) 

The Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts (Dance) at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama (MADD College) is a vocational course which explores contemporary and current practice whilst still acknowledging the traditional methods and practices of Dance. It is the equivalent level of a 1st Year at University. The course provides training in dance alongside a focus on contextual studies and industry knowledge. The aim is to enhance the trained dancer's mindset to become a 'thinking' dancer and not a reciprocal one. 
This programme will allow you to develop a wide range of industry level skills in core dance techniques including Jazz, Ballet and Contemporary dance as well as helping you to establish your unique choreographic identity in training for employment or for continuing on to our HND Level 5 qualification. 
The course is aimed at dedicated learners who want to move into the dance industry. A highly practical course resulting in a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification. It offers an intensive training year with highly skilled specialist staff. 
This exciting course is practically driven to build a solid grounding in performance, theory, industry knowledge, and business skills. 
Recognition 
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Performing Arts (Dance) is awarded by Pearson and regulated by Ofqual. It is Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. 
Progression 
Successful graduates can progress onto the Higher National Diploma (HND level 5) in Dance. The course also prepares graduates for industry auditions and employment. The Higher National Diploma HND can be applied for here. 
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) is a one year course, designed to provide you with the skills to progress further in the musical theatre industry. Completion of the course will provide you with a Level 4 Certificate and grant you access to a Level 5 Higher National Diploma qualification, in addition to an extensive portfolio/repertoire – which can be used to apply for industry or Higher Education. 
 
This course has been structured to meet the needs of the constantly evolving musical theatre industry; we aim to ensure that you leave with a skill set required for a career in Performing Arts. In the first year of the course (HNC), you will work towards Level 4 HNC in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre), which provides a foundation in the core subjects of acting, singing & dance. This will allow you to progress to the second year to complete the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) course, and develop specialised skills within the set disciplines. 
 
Recognition: 
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Musical Theatre is awarded by Pearson and regulated by Ofqual. It is Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. 
 
 
Progression: 
Graduates successfully completing the Higher National Certificate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of Performing Arts. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that require some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to Performing Arts, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource. This will allow you to progress to the second year to complete the Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) course, and further develop your specialised skills. 

The Dance Diploma at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama covers a thorough grounding in technique and performance in subjects, Ballet, Jazz (various styles), Contemporary Lyrical, Tap, Latin, Ballroom, Partner Work, Choreography, Notation, Fitness/Conditioning, Audition Techniques, Professional Development, Ensemble Singing, Health & Safety in training and Performing, Nutrition and other contextual studies to assist the development of skills and understanding needed by the performers of today. 
There are opportunities to perform at Exhibitions & Conferences such as MOVE IT & CYD as well as 'In-House' and external Theatre venues. High profile Industry Professionals, Choreographers and Directors teach at MADD, plus visiting personnel offering close links and direct access into the performing arts industry for MADD students in Theatre, West End, Tours in the UK and Worldwide, Cruise Ships, TV and Film. 
The College is affiliated to the National Union of Students and students can apply for a Totum Card which entitles discounts from a large number of outlets. 
MADD College has charitable status therefore Students will also have the opportunity to receive an assisted place based on a means tested financial assessment of parental financial status. 
BTEC stands for the Business and Technology Education Council. BTECs are specialist work-related qualifications. 
They combine practical learning with subject and theory content.
 
The BTEC study programme at Midlands Academy of Dance & Drama can be accessed from 16 years of age and is delivered by our highly trained professional artists and performing arts teachers within each learning facility over two years. Students will train and perform within our professional, purpose-built studios providing a unique and true vocational experience. 
As one of the oldest Musical Theatre colleges we'll ensure you maximise your true potential as you'll work closely with our working industry professionals. You will receive a high level performing arts training and work towards achieving the highest grades possible in line with our high internal standards to become the very best version of you. 
You will be assessed through practical performances, rehearsals, training sessions and assignments. This BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice will allow you to progress onto university, audition/apply to specialist, advanced performing arts schools and/or gain employment directly into the industry.  
'The education, enrichment and qualifications are delivered by Virtual Learning UK, who provide and employ all teaching and enrichment staff.' 
Numbers are capped on this course to 30 learners in each year. 
Recognition
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice (Musical Theatre) is awarded by Pearson and regulated by Ofqual. It is Level 3 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework. This qualification is equivalent to 3 A-levels and worth up to 168 UCAS points. 
Progression 
This BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts Practice will allow learners to progress onto university, audition/apply to specialist, advanced performing arts schools and/or gain employment directly into the industry. 
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