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Holiday camps and short courses at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
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Whether you’re looking to step into the spotlight or master the magic behind the scenes, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School offers a spectacular range of short courses for all ages.
Dive into world-class training right here in the city, from acting, performance design, and puppet making to film-making and vibrant summer holiday bootcamps. Led by industry pros, these hands-on workshops are perfect for absolute beginners and seasoned creatives alike.
Our performance programme is packed with stage and screen worthy training that will introduce you to new methods, and re-ignite your relationship with old friends.
Our mastering Shakespeare programme is an intensive week long course designed to help you expand on your knowledge of the bard within an expert setting. It harnesses your foundation, and you will leave with the skills to tackle your next classics audition, or even a full length performance.
For budding screen actors, our Advanced Screen Acting course, led by Head Of MA Screen Myles Horgan and Head Of Screen Production Jack Martin gives you the opportunity to identify your acting style and increase your knowledge.
Creating Devised Theatre is a communicative, community-based learning experience that will allow you to be creative and take chances. You will leave feeling empowered with a tool kit to begin your imaginative theatre making journey.
If you’re more hands-on in the theatre making world, or a passionate writer, then one of our creative courses will be more your style. Dive into the written word with one of our online or in-person playwriting programmes, for beginners or frequent wordsmiths. If you’re a budding theatre designer, costume maker, or both, then why not sign up to our ‘Design-a-play-in-5-day’ course, a favourite amongst the Bristol theatre community. Learn with our head of Performance Design Bronia Housman as she guides you through the process of design development and creation. You will leave having created a model box and the skills to smash your next creative portfolio.
Strapped for time and can’t make it to one of our in-person courses? Our online courses in voice, text-work, audition technique and more can all be done from the comfort of your own home, led with the same level of expertise.
Is there something that’s piqued your interest? Discover your potential and explore our full line-up on our website today! It’s never too late to say “yes” to the creative inside you.
For more details visit www.oldvic.ac.uk.