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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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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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our building in the summer - lots of green plants out the front and bunting flying in the wind

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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A theatre facilitator sits with children leading them in an activity

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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In this online seminar series, we have been hearing from Community Theatre practitioners from around the world and learning lessons from across our borders. For this seminar, we’ll hear from two practitioners who are migrants themselves, and now work here, predominantly with other migrants. Through sharing stories, strategies, and successes we hope that this free …

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Digital illustration of four young people high-fiving

What is a Youth Advisory Board? A group of young people who work together to help an organisation make informed decisions is known as a Youth Advisory Board (YAB). It gives young people a forum to discuss topics that are important to them and to formulate ideas in a targeted group structure on how an …

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Maria with a puppet

In this online seminar series, we’ll hear from Community Theatre practitioners from around the world. Every town, every country, and every continent has a unique way of working – what lessons can we learn from across our borders? Through sharing stories, strategies, and successes we hope that this free seminar series enriches your own practice. …

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Three mermaid dolls made from various fabrics and wools

Our associate director, Ingrid Jones, has recently been working with UWE Bristol and Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury to create a play from people’s ‘water stories’ – their experiences of Tewskesbury Floods, the good and the bad. This play – a drama piece about local water resilience and climate change, was been co-created with community members of Tewkesbury. It is a …

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Patrik Krebs sat outside acta at a festival

In this online seminar series, we’ll hear from Community Theatre practitioners from around the world. Every town, every country, and every continent has a unique way of working – what lessons can we learn from across our borders? Through sharing stories, strategies, and successes we hope that this free seminar series enriches your own practice. …

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