Creative Wellbeing Café
Thursdays, 10.30am to 2.30pmWe have to close the café every so often so our volunteers can have a well-earnt rest. The Café will be closed on: 19th February, 9th April, 16th April 2026. Since summer 2022 our Creative Wellbeing Café has livened up our building on Thursday mornings with affordable and delicious homemade cakes, simple ...
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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
New class for the new term!Pre-Crawlers: 10am – 10.45amCrawlers: 11am – 11.45am 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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acta’s Big 40
2025 marks 40 years of acta Community Theatre. This year, we’re reflecting on the countless stories shared, voices heard, and communities united through the transformative power of theatre. We remain, as ever, dedicated to creativity, inclusivity, and profound social impact. Throughout the year, we’ll celebrate this important milestone in various ways – keep an eye ...
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Babbers!
Led by acta’s experienced facilitators, 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, and sensory activities! After the session, why not unwind in our cozy on-site café? It’s ...
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Sharing Stories exhibition
Bristol Museums and Libraries have been working with Bedminster and Filwood organisations to capture and share community stories through a grant-funded Sharing Stories project. These stories are now available for everyone to discover in a whole host of exciting formats at Bedminster Library and Filwood Library over the next two months. The culmination of six ...
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Raffle
We’d like to say a big thank you to all those who generously donated prizes to, and to all those who bought tickets to the Christmas raffle organised by acta Company. With your help, they raised over £500 which will go towards touring the production they’re currently working on, based on this history of Bedminster ...
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Work with us: Finance and Operations Manager
acta is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to join a highly-regarded company respected for innovative work and a successful track record in community theatre. Job Overview We are seeking a friendly and approachable Finance and Operations Manager to join our team in 2025. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and able to work ...
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Work with us: Assistant Theatre Facilitator
This position has now been filled About Us acta is a dynamic and creative community theatre organisation. We specialise in delivering innovative and engaging projects to communities and schools, fostering creativity, confidence, and collaboration among children. Job Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Theatre Facilitator to join our team for an exciting ...
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