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:
- Act
- Create characters
- Devise scenes
- Develop your imagination
- Grow in confidence
- Meet new people
- Have a great time!
What 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 we do it
All courses are held at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, 2 Downside Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2XF.
What Courses are available
| Youth Group | Theatre Skills Week | ||
| School Years | Term-time Courses | Easter Courses | Summer Courses |
| Years 3 - 6 | Juniors 10 weeks in the Autumn, Spring and Summer Sundays 2pm -3.30pm £100 per term |
26 July-30 July 10am-4pm £175 per course |
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| Years 7 - 8 | ACT I 10 weeks in the Autumn, Spring and Summer Sundays 2pm -5pm £150 per term |
6-9 April 10am-4pm £140 per course |
2 August-6 August 10am-4pm £175 per course |
| Years 9 -10 | ACT II 10 weeks in the Autumn, Spring and Summer Sundays 2pm -5pm £150 per term |
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| Years 11 - 13 | ACT III 10 weeks in the Autumn, Spring and Summer Sundays 2pm -5pm £150 per term |
Origin8 6-9 April 10am-4pm £140 per course |
9 August-13 August 10am-4pm £175 per course |
| All held at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, 2 Downside Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XF |
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ACTiv8 Youth Group 7 - 18 years
The ACTiv8 Youth Group meets every Sunday between 2.00pm and 5.00pm at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School during term time.
ACTiv8 Juniors (School year groups 3 and 6) 2.00pm to 3.00pm £100 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 £150 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 £150 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 £150 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.
Theatre Skills Weeks 2010
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!
Group 1 (School year groups 7 - 10)
Tue 6 - Fri 9 April 10.00am - 4.00pm
£140
Our theatre skills course for those in school years 7 - 10 is designed to inspire young minds, develop the imagination and instill a collaborative approach to acting. It is a fun introduction to acting technique.
Group 2 (School year groups 11+)
Tue 6 - Fri 9 April 10.00am - 4.00pm
£140
Work with a professional director to create your own piece of theatre in a week! Last year's Director was Emma Earle, whose production of a new play 'Ernest and the Pale Moon' was nominated for the 2009 Total Theatre Award. Who might you get to work with this time...?!
Summer
Week 1 (School year groups 3 - 6)
Mon 26 - Fri 30 July 10.00am - 4.00pm
£175
A fun-filled week 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!
Week 2 (School year groups 7 - 10)
Mon 2 - Fri 6 August 10.00am - 4.00pm
£175
This theatre skills course is designed to inspire young minds, develop the imagination and instill a collaborative approach to acting. It is a fun introduction to acting technique.
wWeek 3 (School year groups 11+)
Mon 9 - Fri 13 August 10.00am - 4.00pm
£175
The 16+ theatre skills week is for those who want to experience the best bits of professional actor training. The week will be divided into a wide range of workshops and classes, covering acting technique, voice, characterisation, improvisation, ensemble theatre, storytelling, devising, stage combat and more. The day starts promptly with a physical and vocal limber, so dress comfortably and expect a good work-out!
How to Apply
- Download the booking form here
- Complete it and return it felicity.hazell@oldvic.ac.uk or
- send it by post to: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, 1 - 2 Downside Road, Bristol, BS8 2XF
- We will be in touch to arrange payment.