WHO WE ARE
The Roses Youth Theatre is an exciting and dynamic theatre workshop for young people aged between 5 and 19. We currently have over 100 talented young performers working with us from all over Gloucestershire and neighbouring counties.
"Fantastic range of different activities and opportunities. Great fun. Good opportunity to meet people from different schools, other year groups and areas. You can build your confidence, develop social skills and self awareness."
The Roses Youth Theatre engages, empowers and inspires young people through the theatre arts providing them with a high level of theatrical training in a fun and lively atmosphere. The youth theatre is all inclusive and prides itself on excellence. The Roses Youth Theatre seeks to be diverse, contemporary and challenging to both its members and audience.
We currently run five separate youth theatre groups every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening during term time.
The five separate classes are:
Beginners ages 5 - 8 years. Tuesday 4.30pm - 5.30pm. Term fee £50.00
Juniors ages 8 - 11 years. Wednesday 4.30pm - 6.00pm. Term fee £60.00
Seniors ages 11 - 14 years. Tuesday 6.00pm - 8.00pm. Term fee £70.00
Young Company ages 14 - 16 years. Wednesday 6.30pm - 8.30pm £70.00
Company ages 16 - 19 years. Thursday 6.00pm - 8.00pm £70.00
EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES
- Develop new skills in stage acting, film and technical theatre.
- Perform in the professionally produced annual Youth Theatre production on the Roses Main Stage.
- Participate in end of term showings of work.
- Work with professional theatre practitioners taking part in a variety of theatre skills workshops.
- Youth Theatre Pass. Entitles all members to one free live event and film per term at The Roses and discounts on holiday activities and other events. (Terms and conditions apply)
- Theatre trips to see plays and shows.
- Opportunities to meet and collaborate with other Gloucestershire Youth Theatres.
ARTS AWARD
From September 2010, The Roses is an "Arts Award Centre", allowing youth theatre members to work towards a nationally recognised qualification in creative and leadership skills. For more information
click here.
HOW TO JOIN
Youth Theatre activities prove extremely popular and for some groups we do operate a waiting list system for places. The waiting lists are reviewed before the start of each new term.
If you are interested in joing our Youth Theatre then download an application form and return it to the Take Part Department at the address on the form.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us teach our Youth Theatre sessions and work on productions!
To be in line with our Child Protection Policy you`ll be asked to complete an application form and a check by the Criminal Records Bureau.