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

  • Supernatural (14th-15th February)

    Midland Opera proudly invites you to experience: **Supernatural** A breath-taking odyssey through the enchanting realm of opera. Join us on an unforgettable adventure, where the veil between reality and magic is lifted! Witness the heartwarming transformation of gingerbread souls reclaiming their humanity within the witch’s enchanted cottage. Feel the pulse of your heart as mortals […]

  • Betrayal (20th – 22nd February)

    After a 6 year break Jars of Clay is back at the Blue Orange with a fabulous new show to celebrate their return. Tasked with looking after his group’s purse strings can Jude dispense his duty reliably or will he succumb to the lure of mammon…filthy lucre…Money? Can Lola remain faithful, or will she fall to temptation…again? Are principles more important than feelings… and […]

  • The Elton John Story – Are You Ready For Love (21st March)

    From London’s O2 to the middle of the Mediterranean, Charles Michael Duke has played Sir Elton John all over the world. Join him as he takes you on a journey through the life and music of the living legend! With a striking resemblance to the legendary artist, audiences are left in awe as every aspect […]

  • Beauty and the Beast (18th – 27th April)

    THE EASTER PANTOMIME TALE AS OLD AS TIME Birmingham’s much-loved, affordable Panto returns an Easter treat for all the family this April! Join Belle and friends as she embarks on the journey of her life, discovers the magic of the mirror and uncovers the inner beauty locked within the Beast’s heart. Boo and hiss the […]

  • iHands: A Life Less Lived – New Comedy Series

    iHands is a brand new comedy series available FREE on YouTube. In the first season, Izzy directs hapless actor, Richard Bridgerton, in the brand new play, A Life Less Lived. With exclusive access from page to stage – over 9 episodes – Izzy delivers (in his humble opinion) a master class in theatre production. To […]