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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Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles (25th – 27th July)
Blue Orange Arts presents – Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles As Part of Birmingham Fest Lord Baskerville is found dead with mysterious footprints besides his body. His heir, Sir Henry is set to inherit the vast Baskerville fortune but with the legacy comes a deadly curse. “Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of […]
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D.H. Lawrence: The Prussian Officer (25th -27th July)
Blue Orange Arts presents – D.H. Lawrence: The Prussian Officer As Part of Birmingham Fest Power, Passion and Peril! Set against a militaristic backdrop, a young officer’s attraction to his orderly escalates from professional to personal, allowing a power dynamic to take hold, ultimately leading to a tormented relationship and a disturbing abuse of authority. […]
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Now. Here. This. (30th – 31st August)
Now. Here. This. follows a group of four friends, who embark on a journey of self-reflection, exploring their past, the present, and their hopes for the future. The narrative unfolds as the characters share anecdotes, personal revelations, and humorous observations, creating a tapestry of shared experiences. Now. Here. This. is a thought-provoking musical that emphasizes the importance […]
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Aladdin (22nd Nov – 7th Dec)
Affordable, family panto is FLYING into Birmingham this Christmas! Celebrate the 8th anniversary of our legendary festive fun with our BIGGEST PANTO EVER! Join Aladdin as he embarks on the adventure of his life, discovers the magic of the lamp and falls in love with the beautiful Princess Jasmin. Boo and hiss the evil Abanazar, […]
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Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol (13th – 24th December)
Blue Orange Arts presents – Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol Ebenezer Scrooge, an elderly and wealthy man, is well-known for his miserly ways and unkind spirit. One Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley, who is eager for Scrooge not to share his miserable and eternal […]
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Little Red Riding Hood (26th Dec – 5th Jan)
Blue Orange Arts presents – Little Red Riding Hood Little Red Riding Hood’s Parents, for a little peace and quiet, send their talkative daughter on an errand to take some goodies to her ailing grandmother. On her journey through the woods – on top of her encounters with the Big Bad Wolf – she bumps […]
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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 […]
