Bristol Old Vic Theatre School One of the most successful drama schools in the UK

You are tomorrow's creative pioneer

BOVTS Summer Festival
BOVTS Summer Festival A collaborative festival featuring 8 cutting-edge plays

Summer of Creativity

Whether you’re new to theatre-making or a seasoned professional, our Summer of Creativity is open to all.

Introduction to prop making short course(18+)

Summer film camp (under 18s)

 

BOVTS student awarded Luke Westlake Scholarship 2022
BOVTS student awarded Luke Westlake Scholarship 2022 2nd yr BA Professional Acting student Sol Taibi was awarded the prize
BOVTS Launches Short Courses for Beginners
BOVTS Launches Short Courses for Beginners Sign up for introductory courses in acting, directing & design
BOVTS Young Artists – Summer Film Camp
BOVTS Young Artists – Summer Film Camp Summer film camp

Find The Right Course For You

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Course Finder Find the course that's right for you
The Crows in the Snow Queen (2019) - Chanel Waddock, Kiera Lester and Alice Moore
Acting Acting for all media
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Production A wide range of intensive Production Arts courses
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News

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Anthony Rowe, Head of Design 1970—95 A remembrance
BOVTS student becomes first recipient of David Banks Performers Fund Third year BA Professional Acting student Melina was awarded the prize
BOVTS Launches Short Courses for Beginners Sign up for introductory courses in acting, directing & design
BOVTS student awarded Luke Westlake Scholarship 2022 2nd yr BA Professional Acting student Sol Taibi was awarded the prize

Why Bristol?

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.

The main Bristol Old Vic Theatre School premises at 1-3 Downside Road are accessible to wheelchair users and 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.

Meet Our Staff & Alumni

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Staff & Governance An engaged and experienced staff
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Alumni We are proud of our breathtaking Alumni
Graduate Employment A high level of graduate employment

Meet Our Students

Why Study in Bristol?

Why BOVTS? Why choose us?
Facilities Purpose built facilities for teaching excellence
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Location & Access A UK hub of creativity
I’m constantly delighted by the talent, commitment and drive of our students. Their curiosity and joy in the work gives us all energy and keeps me on my toes! Carol Fairlamb, Head of Voice
Fri 30 Jun 2023 - Sat 01 Jul 2023
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New Writing Festival 2023
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Portrait Examples FdA Costume for Theatre, TV & Film
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News
Anthony Rowe, Head of Design 1970—95 A remembrance
News
Second-Year Acting Student Awarded Prestigious Bursary Conor Doran, has been awarded a Laurence Olivier Bursary by SOLT