Have you got what it takes to be a successful theatre actor, producer or performer?
This advanced, practical Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Creative Theatre Practice) is designed and taught by theatre professionals with extensive experience of theatre making and performance.
You will have the opportunity to develop your practice as an individual and as a member of a performance ensemble. You will be involved right from the start in an in-depth study of the performing arts, in which the practical side is strongly linked to the theory. The units that you study on the programme all lead to performance – some of these will be large scale public performances.
There is an option to complete the course after one year, achieving a subsidiary diploma, or complete two years which will lead to the extended diploma, equivalent to three A Levels. This will give you the option to apply to a range of universities or performance schools to study at degree level.
Fee for this course: £4,670
This course is normally free for the 16-to-18 age group.
25-30 Company is your space to meet with other like-minded individuals and create theatre, guided by a professional theatre practitioner
Each term will be led by a practitioner with a focus on a specific area of theatre, such as text, verbatim theatre, movement, and many more.
We have a limited number of bursary grants that are available in cases of genuine hardship for anyone who will struggle to pay Young Company fees. Bursaries should be applied for when booking opens on Wednesday 28 May at 10am.
Applying for a bursary means we automatically reserve you a space for Young Company, so you do not need to make a paid booking in addition to your bursary application, and you will have the option to buy your reserved place if your bursary application is not successful.
Bursary applications for Autumn term will be accepted between Wednesday 28 May at 10am and Wednesday 27 August. When a Young Company session has reached capacity we will not accept bursary places for that session.
Please send the application form in as soon as possible, to avoid disappointment.
Inviting young black dancers aged 12 – 19 years, of African or Caribbean heritage, who have an interest in dance. All levels welcome.
Artistry Youth Dance are running an exclusive 5-day dance workshop and panel discussions with leading vocational schools, colleges, and conservatoires. Participants will engage in dance workshops and panel discussions with artists from stage and screen, gaining valuable insights into the dance industry, what to expect from full-time training and information on various training and career pathways.
Dates: Monday 27 to Friday 31 October 2025
Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Location: Trinity Laban, Creekside, London, SE8 3DS
Early Bird Price: £65* for all 5 days (£75* after 31 August 2025)
*plus £2.50 booking fee
The event will include:
Styles include:
The aim is for young black dancers to have a better knowledge of available training routes in dance and performing arts. We’re passionate about empowering young people through creative dance development. As a Company, we're leading the way in creating opportunities for young black dancers. We are committed to developing the next generation of black dance artists and nurturing a more culturally diverse dance community in the UK.
A limited number of bursary places are available! For details or to apply please email the address below.
This dynamic and intensive course takes place across four terms in a full calendar year. It is designed for those aged 21 and over who can discover and realise their potential as a creative artist over a year of training. You will be taught in group classes, developing your professionalism, collaboration and technical skill through ensemble learning and individual tutorials.
We expect you to be bold and fearless in your willingness to understand yourself and be prepared to be open and curious whilst experimenting with new methods of working. Throughout your training you will have opportunities to collaborate with leading directors, writers and producers.
The year culminates in London where you will perform in London venues to the public and to an invited industry audience. On completion of the course, you will be awarded Equity membership.
Graduates of this course include Tanya Reynolds, Babou Ceesay, Jude Owusu, Claire Foy and Richard Gadd.
This is a dynamic and demanding course based on the values of classical acting, adapted to suit the needs of the contemporary world and the artists of today.
The course is practical, not theoretical and provides a thorough training in vocal, physical and imaginative techniques which will support you in discovering your full creative potential. Our approach will provide you with the ability to continue learning and developing beyond these three years and throughout your professional life.
As a year group company you will be taught in classes and through regular one-to one tutorials across all of the core disciplines. You will have many opportunities to work collaboratively with leading directors, writers and designers from theatre, film and television as well as meeting key industry casting directors and agents.
You will be taught in group classes and through regular one-to one tutorials across all of the core disciplines. You will have many opportunities to work with leading practitioners from theatre, film and television as well as key industry casting directors and agents.
In your final year you will make your transition into the performing arts industries by spending your final term in London making work with directors and writers and performing at venues in London.
Our Level 1 Diploma is an inspiring first step into the world of music and performing arts.
Our UAL Award in Music (Level 1) is an inspiring first step into the world of music creation. We will be studying how to create music, utilise studio equipment, work collaboratively with others, and plan, develop and complete creative projects across a range of different genres, media and uses.
Picking a different focus every half term, we will be delving into the world of sound effects, creating a multi-genre class album, getting to grips with studio and stage equipment, and investigating the sound and music of film and video games.
Regardless of whether you’re a beginner with a strong interest in music, a well-practised musician or a keen home studio enthusiast, there will be something here to sink your creative teeth into.
Polka Theatre and Page One Theatre Training course
A 10 week programme which will cover all the essentials for Devising work for Early Years theatre.
Dates - Wednesdays between 24 September - 3 December (no session 29 October)
Time - 7 - 9pm
Price - £264 (£220 + VAT)
This is an adults-only training course.
Polka Theatre have been a leading voice in the creation of work for Early Years audiences for over 45 years. We are excited to present a new 10 week evening course for adults exploring how to make theatre for an early years audience. Join Chloe Stephens from Page One Theatre and guest speakers from Polka’s Producing and Artistic teams to develop your skills in this practical and joyful course.
Drawing on Michael Chekhov's imaginative approach to theatre making, Chloe will share ways to engage with audiences in an immediate and genuine way. You will discover techniques for devising for Early Years and be given the time to develop short pieces of performance. We will share these with a group of children at the end of the course on Monday 8 December.
This course is perfect for any artists looking to expand their knowledge of devising work, of Early Years theatre and its crucial place in the theatre ecology and for artists who are passionate about increasing access to theatre for the very youngest audiences. It is available to artists at any stage of their career.
In an open-hearted and playful exchange you will
Be in the loop with The Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network (SNPN) and join their mailing list for upcoming opportunities for neurodivergent creatives working with/in performance across Scotland.
Scottish Neurodiverse Performance Network is a new emerging neurodivergent-led organisation forging space, solidarity, and visibility for neurodivergent creatives working with/in performance across Scotland.
They connect, support, and amplify neurodivergent creatives across disciplines, career stages, and locations—nurturing bold, boundary-pushing practices and cultivating a thriving neurodivergent performance culture in Scotland.
SNPN doesn’t just advocate for equity — they demand radical change. They’re here to disrupt neuronormativity in the performance sector, creating space for neurodivergent minds, bodies, and ways of making and performing to flourish on their own terms.
Sign up at the below for updates and opportunities for neurodivergent creatives working with/in performance across Scotland.
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NI Concert Band launches their new Training Band in September!
Starting Thursday 4 September 2025
Church of God, Glenmachan
6:30-7.30pm
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