Individual workshops: Elevate
Elevate is a skills-building programme for socially engaged theatre-makers and artists who are interested in working with a specific community of people. It is designed as a practical, explorative course that we hope builds a lasting creative community. We have a cohort of practitioners signed up for the term, but we also open up some ...
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2025/26 Annual Report
In mid July, we released our Annual Report for the financial year ending March 2026. We did this at a low-key and welcoming AGM, where alongside reports and speeches we enjoyed nibbles and freshly home-made cake. Attended by most of our trustees, some of our Youth Advisory Board, volunteers, participants, freelancers, staff, and donors alike ...
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Come Together
Just a couple of days ago, at the very end of March we opened our doors on a rainy Sunday for a Community event we called ‘Come Together’. With drop in art workshops that included making flags (however you wanted to design them!), using an Afghan box camera, and Arabic calligraphy, it was a creative ...
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Work with us: Project Chef
We are seeking a reliable and creative chef to support our holiday projects for young people. The role involves preparing healthy, nutritious meals that comply with school food standards for groups of up to 20 young participants. Working from our small kitchen at our Bedminster base, you will plan and cook simple, balanced meals that ...
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Create a Play in Two Days in the Spring school holidays
Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th April: Ages 8-12 Thursday 16th & Friday 17th April: Ages 12-16 This Spring term holiday, we are excited to open our doors to a whole new Holiday provision. We have twenty places for children aged 8-12, and another twenty places for children aged 12-16 to come along for two days ...
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Half Term Drama Workshops
16th & 17th February, 10am – 3pm acta are pleased to offer this Half term holiday drama workshop this February for children aged 7-11. Led by our experienced theatre facilitators, you will be part of a small group who will create a play from scratch in only two days! On the second day you can ...
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Our 40th Birthday Party
This year, we marked a milestone: forty years of nurturing creativity, building friendships, and standing alongside some of the most resilient and inspiring people in our community. Over the decades, we have become a safe and welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds, especially those facing isolation, disadvantage, or hardship. Whether through theatre, visual ...
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Annual Report 24/25
At acta we believe that theatre belongs to everyone, and everyone has a story to tell. We bring people together to access creativity, the arts, and nature. Our annual report covers how we did this in finer detail, and what we achieved during 2024-2025. Throughout the year, we worked tirelessly to bring together people from ...
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Babbers is back for another term
For up to date Babbers information – please see our Headfirst page Led by Rosalie, an experienced facilitator at acta, Babbers combines fun, creativity, and developmental activities to support your baby’s early growth. The sessions are carefully designed to stimulate your baby’s senses and encourage curiosity while you make lasting memories together. Expect storytelling, singing, ...
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How Forgotten Heroes Came to Life with Support from the Royal British Legion
At acta, we believe that theatre belongs to everyone, and everyone has a story to tell. Sometimes these stories come directly from our group participants, but other times we are approached by partner organisations with stories to tell. We were delighted when in October 2023 the Royal British Legion approached us to create Forgotten Heroes, a ...
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