Activ8 Sunday Youth Group - TERM DATES :
SUMMER TERM 2013:
June 16th, 23rd, 30th
AUTUMN TERM 2013:
October 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Then a break for the Bristol school holidays
November 10th, 17th, 24th,
December 1st, 8th, 15th
SPRING TERM 2014:
January 12th, 19th, 26th
February 2nd, 9th
Then a break for the Bristol school holidays
February 23rd
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
SUMMER TERM 2014:
April 27th
May 4th, 11th, 18th
Then a break for the Bristol school holidays
June 1st, 8th, 13th, 22nd, 29th, July 6th
What is ACTiv8?
ACTiv8 is the youth theatre group of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. If you are 7 - 18 years old and looking for a term-time or holiday theatre skills experience, ACTiv8 is for you!
Course content varies with age. Exercises range from fun team-building games to more advance sessions in improvisation through to lessons in acting techniques and stage combat.
Whatever your age, you will:
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Act
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Create characters
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Devise scenes
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Develop your imagination
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Grow in confidence
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Meet new people
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Have a great time!
What do we do?
ACTiv8 students are provided with a creative, supportive and playful environment in which to develop their skills. Sessions explore different approaches to making theatre. Each week, ACTiv8 students play warm up games, explore exercises that encourage collaboration and develop their acting technique.
Who does it?
ACTiv8 is managed by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Graduates, Jim Rastall and Phil Sarson, whose company Troupers also runs courses in London and Leeds. Classes are led by trained actors and directors from the School and all tutors have enhanced CRB clearance.
Where is it held?
All courses are held at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, 2 Downside Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XF.
What courses are available?
ACTiv8 Sunday Youth Group 7 - 18 years (duration 10 weeks)
The ACTiv8 Youth Group meets every Sunday between 2.00pm and 5.15pm during the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School's term time.
Please note that ALL groups are currently full but if you want to apply please send us the application form and we can put you on the waiting list.
ACTiv8 Juniors (School year groups 3 to 6):
New Morning Group: 11.00am to 12.30pm £115 per term
Group 1: 2.00pm to 3.30pm £115 per term
Group 2: 3.45pm to 5.15pm £115 per term
Fun-filled sessions of theatre games and exercises designed to ignite the imagination and encourage collaborative creativity. Play games, learn how to turn them into acting and make friends along the way!
ACT I (School year groups 7 and 8) 2.00pm to 5.00pm £170 per term
Explore the world of collaborative acting in a fun, entertaining and playful way. Play games, learn how to turn them into acting and make friends!
ACT II (School year groups 9 and 10) 2.00pm to 5.00pm £170 per term
Learn professional acting techniques in a friendly, positive environment. Students play theatre games aimed at developing their acting skills, while continuing to build the foundations of an ensemble theatre company.
ACT III (School year groups 11 - 13) 2.00pm to 5.00pm £170 per term
Sessions are divided into a wide range of workshops and classes covering acting techniques, voice, characterisation, improvisation, ensemble theatre, storytelling, devising, stage combat and more.
To apply please download the application form: ACTIV8 Sundays
Theatre Skills Weeks 2013
ACTiv8 Theatre Skills Weeks will focus on creating a strong and supportive company dynamic, in which all can flourish. Students will learn the skills and crafts of an actor, through encouraging a good ensemble atmosphere - essential in a professional theatre company. ACTiv8 gives its company members the skills with which to make exciting, innovative and truthful theatre. Students will explore advanced acting techniques, including Stanislavski, improvisation, clowning and stage combat, whilst playing theatre games and building a good company spirit. The emphasis is on learning an actor's craft, whilst also having fun!
The normal day is from 10am to 4pm
Dates for 2013 are;
Week 1 - (School Year Groups 3-6) from Monday 29th July to Friday 2nd August - FULL!
Week 2 - (School Year Groups 7-10) from Monday 5th August to Friday 9th August - FULL!
Week 3 - (School Year Groups 11-13) From Monday 12th August to Friday 16th August
Week 4 - PERFORMANCE WEEK from Monday 19th August to Friday 23rd August - please note: you must have completed week 3 to be able to go on to week 4
Download the Theatre Skills Week Application form here - Theatre Skills Week Application Form
Cost: If you book and pay before the end of May 2013 then the cost is £175 per child per week
Bookings paid after the end of May 2013 will cost £180 per child per week
Please note that all fees are non-refundable.
FEEDBACK FROM 2012 THEATRE SKILLS WEEKS
'the best thing I've ever done' Phoebe, aged 8
If you have any queries on either the ACTiv8 Sunday Youth Group or the Theatre Skills Weeks, please contact Marchia Abokie at marchia.abokie@oldvic.ac.uk