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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 …
A Sudanese comedy-drama by Sudanese Youth Theatre A spirited Sudanese grandma arrives in Bristol! Join Sudanese Youth Theatre for a comedy-drama full of family, surprises and heart. Funny, heartfelt and full of Sudanese character, She’s Got the Shib-Shib! explores family, identity, belonging and standing together in the face of prejudice. Our young performers invite you …
Join acta and friends for a digital seminar on Supporting Emerging Artists. We will be sharing learning from the last Elevate cohort, who met in 2024. Elevate is a skills-building programme for early-career socially engaged theatre-makers and artists who are interested in working with a specific community of people. We have recently launched a new …
For ages 8-12 Come and join us in the October half term holidays for two days of creative theatre play! In just two days you’ll create a never-before-seen play which you can then perform to family and friends. We’ll combine your ideas (weird and wacky ones encouraged!) to create something truly unique. At acta Community …
Legend tells of a beautiful sapphire created eternities ago that gives its wearer total power. It was thought it had been lost to history, but it has resurfaced and sparked a sea-faring power struggle like no other. An infamous pirate throws a party onboard her ship and invites all: queens, princesses, mermaids, and vampires alike. …
Join us at acta for a community screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing, a 50-minute film exploring the climate and nature crisis and what it means for the UK. Presented by Chris Packham and based on the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster, the film brings together leading experts to set out the evidence and …
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 …
Our popular weekly baby sensory workshop! For the most up-to-date information, please see the Headfirst page. Due to demand we are now running two identical sessions each Monday morning – one at 10am and one at 11am. Babbers combines fun, creativity, and developmental activities to support your baby’s early growth. The sessions are carefully designed …
Something strange is happening in the night sky… The stars are disappearing — and without them, the magic of Christmas is beginning to fade. In a quiet corner of the woods, an unlikely discovery sets a curious adventure in motion, while elsewhere a festive hotel is losing its sparkle and, in fairyland, the fairies are …
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 …
acta is a registered charity and relies on the generous support of donors to continue our work making theatre each year. We are currently seeking additional donations for our wide ranging community theatre programme over the year ahead.
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