Our popular summer school is back!
This summer we challenge you to create a brand new piece of theatre to be performed at Tobacco Factory Theatres!
Working with highly experienced theatre practitioners young people will develop their drama skills through games, imaginative play, role play and storytelling. Each day, young people will be encouraged to expand their self-confidence, communication ability and team work skills. The days will be fun and creative and will involve a range of physical and craft activities.
The sessions are led by skilled theatre makers with strong backgrounds in creating work with and for young people.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each day we will explore a well-known storybook, using the themes of the story to inspire role play, character creation and storytelling skills. Over the course of the week, the summer school will include:
- Fun and energising games
- Team-work exercises
- Acting and ensemble movement
- Trust and team building exercises
- Dressing up!
- Craft – puppet and mask creation
As it’s summer, we will also take a trip to the local park to do some outdoor games and get some fresh air!
Introducing Hannah-Rose Wiltshire, Workshop Facilitator
Hannah-Rose has been working as a drama facilitator for 10 years, teaching students from 18 months to 21 years. She’s showcased her unique brand of performance and education in schools, communities and companies across the UK, including Stagecoach, Bristol Academy of Drama, and All-In Productions.
Hannah-Rose also works as a freelance LAMDA teacher, and runs her own theatre company, Drama with Hannah-Rose.
“As a facilitator, the main focus of my classes is to build confidence and imagination in children,” she explains. “I use storytelling and roleplay to nurture creativity and independence. At this age, drama isn’t just about performing in front of an audience – it’s a dress rehearsal for the journey ahead of them”.
- RUNNING TIME5 full days
- AGE RECOMMENDATION4 - 6 years
- TICKETSPWYC - £250 or £150 for the full week. Bursary places available.
- VENUEFactory Theatre & Spielman Theatre
SUMMER SCHOOL 4-6
Mon 25 July – Fri 29 July 9am – 4pm
Please note, children are welcome to arrive any time between 9–10am, and can be collected any time between 3–4pm. This is a good option for those who may want a shorter day. If you would like to enquire about booking a place for single days rather than the whole week, please email ailie@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Pay What You Choose (PWYC)
The true cost of running the summer school is £250 per person, but we have a subsidised option at £150 per person intended for those from low income households. We also have bursary places available for people facing financial difficulty. It is important to us that anyone who wants to take part can do so. If you would like to apply for a bursary place, please give our Box Office team a call on 0117 902 0344, or email tickets@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Pay £250 or £150 to attend ALL FIVE DAYS
PLEASE NOTE when booking you will only see the first date of the week long summer school. By booking you are committing to all five days of the summer school as per the dates above.
SIBLING DISCOUNT
We offer a sibling discount of 15% off additional tickets for those wishing to book two (or more) siblings onto our Summer School. Please use the code SIBLING when booking your second ticket for this event and the discount will be applied (if you have already booked a full price ticket).
Priority on sale 12pm Thu 17 March
General on sale 12pm Thu 24 March
