Location
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is located in Bristol, the gateway to the South West of England. Only an hour and a half train journey from London and Birmingham, Bristol has a reputation as one of the most vibrant cities in the UK. It has a thriving arts scene, being home to the country’s oldest working theatre, The Bristol Old Vic; the contemporary arts space The Arnolfini; the independent cinema and media centre, Watershed; the innovative theatre space, The Tobacco Factory and the concert venue, The Colston Hall. Its café and bar scene is bustling and eclectic and its music scene has an established international reputation due to the success of such Bristol musicians as Portishead, Massive Attack, Tricky and Andy Shepherd.
The city is well placed for easy access to some of the most beautiful countryside in England, with Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and Devon only a short distance away and enjoying good transport links.
Bristol is easy to reach by train from all cities in the UK and by road, being serviced by both the M4 and M5 motorways. It also has an international airport.
Access
The Bristol Old Vic Theathre School premises are not at present accessible to wheelchair users but we have considerable experience of working with and adapting our programmes to students with a wide range of impairments and we welcome applications from disabled students. Places are offered solely on the basis of suitability and potential for a successful career in the profession. If you wish to discuss your access needs before applying, please contact the Admissions Administrator for advice and further information, or email enquiries@oldvic.ac.uk. We encourage you to disclose any relevant information when filling in your application forms so we can make appropriate arrangements for audition or interview.