Classes Overview

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)

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Yoga

    New Yoga Classes at the Blue Orange Theatre

  • The Great Baldini Presents: THE FAMILY MAGIC SHOW (22nd June)

    The legendary magician the Great Baldini tells the story of his, and Baldwin the magical dog’s, life from their first tricks to the height of their careers – attempting Houdini’s greatest escape. The show is packed with magic, sweets, puppetry, sweets, water, sweets, eggs, sweets, and escapology. It’s hilariously silly…with sweets. ..it builds to the […]

  • Michelle John Live (28th June)

    POWERHOUSE SOUL VOCALIST  — MICHELLE JOHN One of the most distinctive British Soul Singers . Michelle John’s music takes us on an emotional journey, from power ballads to upbeat vocal performances as she hit the heights of Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey. Her vocal skills have seen her tour with some of the most well-known […]

  • Scoundrel with a Sword (3rd – 5th July)

    Jars of Clay is back in full swing, and after a wonderfully received show that celebrated our return we now bring…Scoundrel with a Sword! …a classic, yet at the same time, brand new tale of action, intrigue and romance – Scoundrel is packed with all three! The roguish Elphine, after years of living ‘hand to […]

  • Cheeky Blinders (11th July)

    Behind the Headlines presents – Cheeky Blinders As Part of Birmingham Fest Join us on the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham for a comedic take on the city’s most famous TV series. From betting shops to backstreet boozers, see a different side to the world of Birmingham’s biggest crime family. Is it really a good […]

  • HORNBAG (11th & 12th July)

    Leah Fennell presents – HORNBAG As Part of Birmingham Fest “Do I want to kill myself or do I just need a shag?” Is the question that world’s sexiest woman (Leah Fennell) asks herself every day of her life. Join Miss Fennell as she delves into every sordid and embarrassing detail of her real-life tribulations with […]

  • Nutcracker in Spring (12th & 13th July)

    Lori Hopkins presents – Nutcracker in Spring As Part of Birmingham Fest Nutcracker in Spring is a fresh new interpretation of the well-loved tale, reimagined for Spring and Summertime. LolliHop Puppet Theatre fuse a unique blend of storytelling and intricate puppetry to take family audiences on a journey into young Clara’s world on the day […]

  • The Things We Forget To Change (14th, 15th & 16th July)

     Up Yours Theatre Company presents – The Things We Forget To Change As Part of Birmingham Fest Ronnie doesn’t know how she got there. But she’s in hospital. And someone is here to see her, someone she hasn’t seen for a very long time.  The Things We Forget To Change is a claustrophobic exploration of guilt, coercion, […]

  • A Confession of Murder (14th & 15th July)

    The Rekindled Ensemble presents – A Confession of Murder As Part of Birmingham Fest Deceit. Death. Denial. When Iris accepted her invitation to Blackwood Manor, she could not have imagined the web of deceit she would become ensnared by. Lord Blackwood has been murdered; his steward Edward Hargrove has confessed. But as conflicting accounts emerge, […]

  • When the Birds Come (18th July)

    Forefront Theatre Company presents – When the Birds Come As Part of Birmingham Fest When the Birds Come is a play by Tallulah Brown that tells the story of Margaret and Stanley, two children whose world is disappearing due to rising sea levels and Western influence. Margaret has always told her little brother Stanley it’s […]

  • Striptease (18th, 19th & 20th July)

    DRH Arts & Orsolya Nagy presents – Striptease Written by Sławomir Mrożek   As Part of Birmingham Fest Mr. I: Extraordinary! Mr. II: Incredible! Mr. I: I was walking along as usual… Mr. II:  Not a care in the world… Mr. I:  When suddenly… Two men find themselves in a strange place, they don’t know […]

  • The Bear (21st & 22nd July)

    Play in the park presents – The Bear As Part of Birmingham Fest Anton Chekhov’s The Bear is a sharp, witty one-act comedy that explores love, pride, and the absurdity of human behavior. The play centers around Elena Ivanovna Popova, a grieving widow who has sworn eternal fidelity to her late husband. Her mourning is disrupted by […]

  • Every Little Knot (23rd & 24th July)

    TEEPEE productions presents – Every Little Knot by James Piercy As Part of Birmingham Fest   A robbery at a local corner shop sets off a chain of events that draws three women into each other’s lives in unexpected and explosive ways. As their worlds collide and secrets come to light, the lines between truth, […]

  • Time and Time Again (26th & 27th July)

    Indigo Creative presents – Time and Time again As Part of Birmingham Fest Best friends Becca and Zoe have known each other for 20 years. They share an idyllic childhood in Hong Kong, but as Zoe begins a new life in London, conflict arises as their paths diverge. How do they maintain a sense of […]

  • The Gospel of Trickster (27th July)

    Nancy Charley presents – The Gospel of Trickster As Part of Birmingham Fest Trickster, that timeless mischief-maker, has been slipping in and out of cultures and history for centuries, taking different forms and disguises. This time, we find Trickster bone-sifting shape-shifting into the traditional Gospel story. Oh, how he loves a bit of mayhem! Trickster […]

  • The Body Snatcher & The Hanged Man’s Bride – Double Bill (6th – 8th August)

    Blue Orange Arts presents – The Body Snatcher & The Hanged Man’s Bride – 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 student Fettes […]

  • TAYLOR SWIFTIE JUKEBOX (15th – 24th August)

    Calling all Swifties! The TAYLOR SWIFTIE JUKEBOX is the ultimate tribute concert celebrating the music, magic and eras of Taylor Swift — and it’s coming to The Blue Orange Theatre in Birmingham’s iconic Jewellery Quarter this June for one week only! Whether you’re a die-hard fan of ‘Fearless’, a ‘Red’ romantic, or have ‘1989’ on […]

  • Cinderella (21st November – 7th December)

    Affordable, family panto is back in Birmingham this Christmas! Celebrate the 9th anniversary of our legendary festive fun with our MOST SPELLBINDING SHOW YET! Join Cinderella on the most exciting night of her life as she meets the magical Fairy Godmother and falls in love with the handsome Prince. Boo and hiss the evil step-sisters, […]

  • Pinocchio (12th – 21st December)

    Blue Orange Arts and Pantoeverafter presents – Pinocchio – The Panto. This Christmas join Pantoeverafter and Blue Orange Arts for their fun filled pantomime Pinocchio, the classic story of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy! Filled with toe tapping tunes and heaps of imagination, this family show is sure to make […]

  • Dame Ida’s International Cabaret Show 🎉 (24th January)

    The sensational Dame Ida is storming onto The Blue Orange stage with her most glamorous show yet! 💃 With 25 breath-taking costume changes and a medley of hits from your favourite Musicals, as well as all time hits you ALWAYS need to sing along to, Ida’s show promises an unforgettable night of entertainment!  🌟 This comedy […]