Get Started with Theatre with Oldham Coliseum

The Prince's Trust

Are you aged 16-25 and interested in learning about the working world of regional theatre?

Oldham Coliseum Theatre

We've partnered with Oldham Coliseum to bring you this free one-week course where you'll work together to learn new skills, build your confidence and create a new piece of theatre, as well as taking part in special discussions with industry professionals. •	Practical drama sessions focusing on acting, devising, and scriptwriting. •	Confidence-building sessions looking at teamwork and public-speaking skills.•	Technical theatre sessions focusing on lighting, sound, and stage management.•	Industry talks from theatre-professionals, exploring all the behind-the-scenes aspects of the theatre.Founded in 1885, Oldham Coliseum is one of the oldest professional producing theatres in Britain still operating today. The theatre presents award-winning professional plays, musicals and pantomimes, rehearsed and produced right here in Oldham, plus a great mix of touring drama, music and comedy shows and community events and workshops.

<h3>Course details</h3>Dates: Monday 16th - Friday 20th AugustDuration:10am - 4pm each dayLocation: Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Fairbottom St, Oldham OL1 3SW. We can support with transport to join this course.

<h3>Eligibility criteria</h3>To be eligible for this course you must be:
<ul><li>Aged 16-25
</li><li>Living in Greater Manchester
</li><li>Unemployed, on a zero hours contract or working less than 16 hours per week
</li><li>In education for less than 14 hours per week
</li></ul>Please ensure you meet this criteria before registering.

<h3>Registering your interest in this course does not guarantee you a place.</h3>A member of our team will review your details and get in touch to find out more about your suitability for the course. Please look out for this communication via email/phone.