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A theatre facilitator sits with children leading them in an activity

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 primary school’s theatre project. The ideal …

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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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We are recruiting two community connectors for a short-term project in Bedminster, working for 13 days between June – October 2024 (flexible hours with key dates to be arranged with successful candidates) The role: The community connectors will be responsible for engaging members of the local community (Redcliffe and Bedminster) in sharing stories and taking …

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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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Three people sit around working collaboratively on small bits of paper

Starting in May 2023, Bedminster Poetry Group is a series of twelve sessions for new and experienced poetry writers to try new ways of creating work and a space to share it. You’re welcome to join us for all twelve or just pop in when you can. Bedminster Poetry Group will be a testing ground …

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A digital illustration of a train, a car, a boat, a plane, and a rocket ship all travelling around a countryside scene with a large lake, central. The sky is a red colour.

A mysterious incident brings travel chaos to the airport – all flights are grounded but nobody knows why. The stranded passengers need to leave quickly, and must work together to eventually find their way home and to their loved ones. Pack your bags and let Cornerstone Theatre take you on a journey: by wheel, by …

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Elevate is a scheme run by acta and funded by Paul Hamlyn Foundation and WECA. Over the course of nine months, we will train a core group of practitioners to make high-quality and impactful community-based theatre and arts initiatives. Some of the sessions will be open for all to book on to – we advise …

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