2-week programme facilitated by industry professionals, for young performers aged 14-19 years in Tunbridge Wells…

(This is a collaborative post.)

Do you have a teenager looking for something fun to do this Summer once they have finished their exams? Are they interested in the performing arts, or the works of William Shakespeare? Read on to find out more about the Assembly Hall Theatre’s Young Company Shakespeare Acting Programme taking place from 5th to 16th August!

Over ten days, 14 to 19 year olds are invited to work with industry professionals exploring the Bard’s texts, as well as strengthening and implementing the skills needed for live performance in the Round.

Workshops will include in stage combat, voice for performance, and master classes with professional actors, culminating in a live performance of scenes from Shakespeare’s classic works chosen by the performers and director, this is an unmissable opportunity for aspiring thespians.

This programme runs Monday to Friday 5 to 16 August 10am – 4.30pm (both Friday sessions will run later – finish time TBC).

Friday 9 August will include a trip to London to The Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre to see the 7.30pm performance of Much Ado About Nothing. The programme will conclude with a final performance to the public the evening of Friday 16 August.

The programme participation fee is £200 per young person and the fee includes all sessions, transport and tickets for the Globe Theatre trip, and 2 tickets to the final performance for friends/family.

Through this programme participants will be eligible for a Bronze Arts Award, which is a nationally recognised qualification for arts participation; the cost of which is included in the programme cost.