Get Started with Theatre with Oldham Coliseum
Are you aged 16-25 and interested in learning about the working world of regional 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.
Are you aged 16-25 and interested in learning about the working world of regional 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.
Course details
Dates: Monday 16th - Friday 20th August
Duration:10am - 4pm each day
Location: Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Fairbottom St, Oldham OL1 3SW.
We can support with transport to join this course.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this course you must be:
- Aged 16-25
- Living in Greater Manchester
- Unemployed, on a zero hours contract or working less than 16 hours per week
- In education for less than 14 hours per week
Please ensure you meet this criteria before registering.
Registering your interest in this course does not guarantee you a place.
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.