Theatre Making Course

This is an 8 week theatre course for 15-17s is focused on devised theatre – learning about the different skills involved in making theatre. Create scenes from your own imagination and life experiences, through creative games that explore writing, movement, improvisation and more. 

This project is about exploring your voice and expressing yourself through drama in a fun, supportive and inclusive space. 

Over the 8 week course you will:

• Play drama games to break the ice and get comfortable working as a group
• Use improvisation games to create stories and scenes, and spark your imagination
• Reflect on your life experience to find inspiration
• Find the stories you want to tell
• Work as a group to devise short scenes using dialogue and movement
• Learn about working as an ensemble and how new pieces of theatre are created
• Work towards a ‘scratch night’ style performance in the final session – sharing short scenes you’ve devised/written over the course in an informal performance to friends and family

What do I get by taking part? 

• Have fun!
• Build your confidence in improvisation, as well as other acting skills and writing
• Learn about how to tell your own stories through drama
• Improve your abilities in self-reflection, expression and critical thinking 
• Meet other people who enjoy theatre and performing.

Who is teaching the project? 

Experienced drama facilitators will be leading the sessions.

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

No, this is open to all levels of experience. We welcome people new to drama and welcome back people who’ve been to one of our theatre programmes before.

How to enrol

Book your place using the enrol button on this page. This is a course so when you book you are enrolled in all the course dates.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.