What are the sessions like?

We make space for joy and play, we devise and co-create performances that are led by our young people, their skills, interests and experiences. We teach and support them to collaborate and realise their ideas. Expect games, stories, scenes, movement, writing and making. Each term and session varies depending on our project. You can find more about each group on the pages below.

About company 1 / About Company 2 / About company 3

Does my child need to commit and come every week or can we drop in?

Company members meet every week during term time at the Easton Community Centre. The regularity means we can build the group rapport, develop skills and confidence and also work towards performances. We will hold your place for as long as you want to be involved and when you leave or move up to the next company we will offer it to another young person.

If your child can’t make a session, please let us know before the session via our WhatsApp number or text message 07470224522.

Will they have to perform?

Not if they don’t want to. We’re not about churning out singing, dancing and acting kids. We recognise all the incredible roles, skills and qualities needed in creative projects. We will always encourage our young people to be brave and challenge themselves in many areas of performance making.

In in Company 1 we create performances that are shared with family and friends in the familiarity of our Community Centre. In Company 2 &3 we perform both in our home setting and further a field including larger professional venues such as the Bristol Old Vic. We will support our young people to en a variety of

Do I need to drop off and pick up my young person?

Company 1 young people will need to be dropped off and collected by an adult. We will check them out with their adult as the session finishes.

In Company 2 and 3 young people make their own way to and from sessions. If your young person doesn’t arrive we’ll give you a call so do let us know in advance in they are late or not able to attend.

If you prefer to wait there is space in the community cafe area for you to stay and toys for younger children to play with. For any other specific requirements please let us know.

How much does it cost?

Regular places: £36 a month (no payment taken in August). We keep this low cost and in line with local swimming lesson prices. Included in this are the additional theatre trips, experiences or workshops.

Part Funded places: £18 a month (no payment taken in August) If a regular place is not possible for you please request a part funded place. This may be because you are close to the PP threshold, are on universal credit or disability allowance or are a single parent.

Fully Funded places: No cost. Please let us know If your young persons gets PP / free school meals because we can offer a fully funded place.

We want our groups to reflect the incredible diversity of our local community and prioritise funded places to global majority young people. This is to address the inequalities that exist in theatre and the arts, and also because we feel it makes our work creatively richer. We will prioritise funded places to those who live or go to school in and around BS5.

Can I send two of my kids?

We offer a 10% discount when more than one child from the same family attends.

When and where are the sessions?

Company 1 - for years 3, 4 &5 - Wednesday 4-5pm

Company 2 - for years 6 & 7 - Wednesday 5.15-6.30pm

Company 3 - for years 8-11 -Friday 4.45-6.45pm

Sessions run during term time in the main hall at the Easton Community Centre.

do you have taster sessions?

Yes! We encourage anyone who is curious to find out more to come along at the start of a new term and give the group a try. We are a welcoming group and like to say that ‘the newest person in the room is the most important’, you will be well looked after. If it’s not for you, you’ve given something new a go, and if you love it and want to return we’ll register you as a member.

When can they start?

We welcome new members throughout the year, usually at the start of a full term dependant on our projects, places and availability.

Register interest now for a place now through our join form