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.