The course has helped me grow in confidence and be a better performer
It’s lots of fun! I met new people and really enjoyed it!
A chance to act in a lot of different styles, work in a team, develop confidence and have a lot of fun in the process (feedback from Blue Orange Acting class)
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Acting, Devising and Performance
During term 1 the students will work together and form a performance group who, through a series of fun exercises and tasks, will devise a Christmas-themed showing that will be performed at the Blue Orange Theatre on Wednesday 2nd December. This will be done through a process of creative play, using a variety of stimulus.
Terms 2 and 3 will see the students working towards a larger scale project that will be performed in the Blue Orange Theatre at the end of term 3.
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Improvisation
Improvisation Class – Level 1 An 8 week improv course teaching the core skills of improvised comedy. Discover the joy, freedom and challenge of Improv. Learn to be more creative and more playful. Low-pressure, high-enjoyment classes in a fun, friendly, supportive and stress-free environment. Complete beginners are welcome. You don’t need any drama, acting, comedy or […]
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Youth Theatre
Blue Orange Youth Theatre classes aim to provide an exciting, enjoyable and creative platform for local young people to learn skills in creating excellent quality theatre. The classes are divided into Juniors and Seniors who meet on Saturdays.
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Youth Theatre: Tots Drama Group (3-6 year olds)
Younger children constantly engage in imaginary play as part of their worlds. The Tots drama group aims to further enhance this through drama games, songs, dance, role play and ultimately having lots of fun! The classes aim to encourage children to feel good about themselves, listen and respond expressively, help speech development, increase confidence and […]
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Yoga
New Yoga Classes at the Blue Orange Theatre
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Split Ends (24th April)
The thing about split ends is that as soon as you cut one off, somewhere else on the head, another strand of hair will split. Claudia, “a real tour-de-force” (ReviewsHub) is consumed by her split ends until she fell in love with an actual Vacuum, who happened to be the hairiest thing she’d ever fallen […]
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The Narcissist (21st – 23rd May)
Written and directed by Dr Carlette L Norwood Dena thought she had found the perfect partner in Marcus—attractive, charming, attentive, and utterly devoted. But behind his captivating facade lies a shadow of control and manipulation that slowly tightens around her. As her identity begins to erode, Dena struggles to distinguish love from possession, and loyalty […]
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Martin Trotman – Live in Concert (27th June)
Award-winning UK-based international keyboardist, vocalist, writer, and producer Martin Trotman brings his signature blend of smooth jazz, funk, R&B, and gospel to the stage for an unmissable live performance. Renowned for his vibrant funk-led piano playing, soulful vocals, and groove-driven melodies, Martin delivers a powerful live show packed with musical finesse, rich harmonies, and infectious […]
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The Body Snatcher & The Hanged Man’s Bride – Edinburgh Preview (11th July)
Blue Orange Arts presents – The Body Snatcher & The Hanged Man’s Bride – Edinburgh Preview Double Bill Robert Louis Stevenson: The Body Snatcher A chilling tale of greed, guilt and the macabre, “The Body Snatcher” exposes one of the darkest truths in history – the grisly pursuits of the so-called Resurrection Men. When medical […]
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Henry V and The Prussian Officer – Edinburgh Preview (15th – 17th July)
Blue Orange Arts presents – Henry V and The Prussian Officer- Edinburgh Preview Double Bill William Shakespeare: Henry V A single actor takes the field in this electrifying retelling of Shakespeare’s Henry V, embodying kings, comrades, and enemies alike. With nothing but language, imagination, and sheer force of performance, the epic story of power, war, […]
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Jack and the Beanstalk (14th-23rd August)
Birmingham’s Affordable Family Panto returns this Summer with Jack and the Beanstalk! Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum… a GIANT panto that’s lots of fun! This Summer, grab your boots and join Jack, Jill and the ever-muddled Simple Simon for a sky-scraping panto adventure! When Dame Judy Henchman convinces Jack to trade the family’s only cow for a handful of […]