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West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane open days.
West End, Glasgow
Wed 19 Jun
Times & prices vary
Thu 20 Jun
Times & prices vary
Fri 21 Jun
Times & prices vary
Audition Technique
Learn all the techniques that will carry you through an acting audition with flying colours, from choosing the right monologue to making it through a panel undaunted. Led by Emily Pollet (Central School of Speech and Drama), the workshop finishes with a mock audition.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Sat 29 Jun
£30 / 0870 060 6652
Creative Electric
Rehearsals/workshops in theatre, for young people and by young people.
The Bongo Club, Edinburgh
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 0131 558 8844
- 18:00
Introduction to Solo Theatre Performance
A participatory workshop led by Colin Watkeys, Director of Festivals in Edinburgh (Hill Street Solo Theatre) and London (Face to Face Festival) and award-winning solo performers Claire Dowie, Jack Klaff and the legendary Ken Campbell.
Fringe Central, Edinburgh
Mon 5 Aug
Sun 11 Aug
Earth Fire Water Air
With elements of Dance, Butoh, mime & physical theatre, Karavan & Khabarova share over 20 years of experience, reflecting on their unique and original style, they offer diverse and powerful exercises which move the participants in search of their own limits. The workshop aims to improve the participants…
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Tue 13 Aug
The Dissection Room
Free / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 13:30 – 16:30
Wed 14 Aug
The Dissection Room
Free / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 13:30 – 16:30
Thu 15 Aug
The Dissection Room
Free / 0131 226 0000
Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
- 13:30 – 16:30
Refugee Week Scotland
This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.
Various venues: Glasgow
Wed 19 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Thu 20 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Fri 21 Jun
Times & prices vary (many free)
Alhambra Theatre Summer School
Sing and dance your way through the holidays with this two week intensive summer school course for ages 10–21 ending in a production on the Alhambra stage.
Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline
Mon 22 Jul
£200 includes welcome pack and t shirt / 01383 740384
- 09:30 – 17:30
Tue 23 Jul
£200 includes welcome pack and t shirt / 01383 740384
- 09:30 – 17:30
Wed 24 Jul
£200 includes welcome pack and t shirt / 01383 740384
- 09:30 – 17:30
Alice in Barrlands Summer Panto
Get a unique peak behind the scenes at this five day musical theatre course. Ages 8–16. Performance on 2 Aug at 3pm.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Mon 29 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 30 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 31 Jul
£130 for five days / 0844 871 7648
- 10:00 – 16:00
Alice in Barrlands Summer School
Whether you prefer to be on stage or behind the scenes, this summer panto workshop takes you through everything you need to know about working with other youngsters in the theatre to create a performance of Alice in Barrlands. Ages 8–16.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
Big Top Youth Theatre Festival
A series of student performances and workshops held by professionals, available to aspiring actors and writers.
The Junction, Cambridge
Sat 22 Jun
J2
Free / 01223 511511
- 09:30
Cameron House Youth Theatre
A theatre workshop for ages 12–18.
Cameron House, Edinburgh
Mon 24 Jun
£45 for 10-week term / 07944 757083
- 18:15 – 20:00
Contact Improvisation Masterclass
Two day masterclass led by by Itay Yatuv, Artistic Director of the Hakvutza Dance School.
TouchBase Business Centre, Glasgow
Sat 13 Jul
£85 for both days, including lunch / 0141 429 0294
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 14 Jul
£85 for both days, including lunch / 0141 429 0294
- 10:00 – 16:00
Den
Summer school for ages 7–8 for young creative types who want to design and build their own world of dens.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Mon 15 Jul
£180 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 16:00
Tue 16 Jul
£180 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 16:00
Wed 17 Jul
£180 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 16:00
Devised Theatre Summer School
Intensive week looking at advertising and learning about how we're sold products.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Mon 29 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 30 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 31 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Drama: Entry into the Creative Industries
The course teaches those aged 15–17 all about what you need to know when considering a career in drama.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Mon 8 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 9 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 10 Jul
£210 for five days / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
English National Ballet: Le Corsaire Family Event
The dancers and crew of the National Ballet's production of Le Corsaire share behind the scenes knowledge of the production's choreography and design at this family event.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Sat 19 Oct
£30 / 0870 060 6652
Fame Summer School
A summer school to introduce budding performers aged 16–19 to Fame: The Musical. No audition is necessary to join the chorus. To audition for one of the lead roles, contact the creative learning team at Horsecross (contact details above). Ticket price is for the entire five-day summer school. Bring a packed lunch.
Perth Theatre
Mon 22 Jul
£75 / 01738 477729
- 09:30 – 17:00
Tue 23 Jul
£75 / 01738 477729
- 09:30 – 17:00
Wed 24 Jul
£75 / 01738 477729
- 09:30 – 17:00
Getting Started as a Playwright with Douglas Maxwell
Learn some tricks of the trade from Douglas Maxwell (Decky Does a Bronco, Mancub, Promises Promises). Douglas has provided support for countless emerging writers. Don’t miss his latest inspirational workshop!
Fringe Central, Edinburgh
Fri 16 Aug
Improv and the Working Actor
Exploring the growing demand for improvisation in all mediums - film, television and theatre. Learn the tools necessary to think on your feet and book that commercial, film, or simply hone your skills to think fast.
Fringe Central, Edinburgh
Thu 8 Aug
Junction 25
Award-winning contemporary theatre and performance group run by Jess Thorpe and Tashi Gore of Glas(s) Performance and open to all young people aged 11–18 with an interest in devising original performance work.
Tramway, Glasgow
Wed 19 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £40 per term / 0845 330 3501
Note: no class on May 22.
Wed 26 Jun
Times to be confirmed / £40 per term / 0845 330 3501
Note: no class on May 22.
Wed 3 Jul
Times to be confirmed / £40 per term / 0845 330 3501
Note: no class on May 22.
Kids Court
Budding young playwrights aged 8–11 can enjoy a week of plays, workshops and special events.
The Royal Court Theatre, London SW1W
Wed 17 Jul
Times & prices vary / 020 7565 5000
Thu 18 Jul
Times & prices vary / 020 7565 5000
Fri 19 Jul
Times & prices vary / 020 7565 5000
Sat 20 Jul
Times & prices vary / 020 7565 5000
Landing the Role
This on-your-feet workshop explores the keys to landing a role in auditions. Taught by a professional actor who has worked in theatre, TV and film, see what it really takes to land the role!
Fringe Central, Edinburgh
Mon 5 Aug
Tue 6 Aug
Morphic Summer Drama Group
A fun two weeks of drama courses with professional actors working as tutors. Ages 8–19.
Islington Mill, Salford
Mon 22 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01618 397983
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 23 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01618 397983
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 24 Jul
Prices to be confirmed / 01618 397983
- 10:00 – 17:00
Musical Theatre
Master the skills of musical theatre, from dance to drama and singing. Ages 9–12 and 13–17 together from 4pm, working towards a performance in June.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Wed 19 Jun
ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; ages 9–12 £42 / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Wed 26 Jun
ages 13–17 £52 for a ten week term; ages 9–12 £42 / 01463 234234
- 16:00
Musical Theatre Summer School
Two fun filled weeks of singing, dancing, performing and being creative with the Royal Conservatoire's Musical Theatre team. At the end of the course, students put on a performance for an invited audience. Ages 15–17.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow
Mon 1 Jul
£450 for two weeks / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Tue 2 Jul
£450 for two weeks / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 3 Jul
£450 for two weeks / 0141 332 5057
- 10:00 – 17:00
