April Term now available for Booking.

Safety Guidelines 

We will comply with whatever the current government advice is at the time of the classes, information will follow closer to the time of the class.

About the Classes

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 three groups; Juniors, Intermediates and Seniors. Classes take place on a Saturdays.

New Members

New members are welcome throughout the term. If the term has already started just drop us a message or come along on Saturday

Our current age groups are:

Tots – (ages 3-6): 9.30am – 10.30pm

Juniors – (ages 7-9): 9.30am – 11.00am

Intermediates – (ages 10-13): 11.15am – 12.45pm

Seniors – (ages 14-18): 11.15am – 12.45pm

What you will do (amongst other many, many other things)

Learn basic drama skills

Build teamwork and confidence

Develop vocal and physical technique

Learn how to create original theatre

Learn how to devise, improvise and write scripts

Put on a presentation to friends and family twice yearly

Seniors most years also have the opportunity to make a short film.

Dates for 2023/2024

Term 1:

Saturday 26th April to Saturday 5th July 2025

Half term: Saturday 31st May 2025 (NO YOUTH THEATRE)

PRICING:

Current prices are:

• £65 a term per child
• £43 a term for each subsequent child (can be used on any youth theatre age group)

Click below to pay and download a booking form.

TRY A CLASS!

We always allow a child to try a class without commitment. Please contact us for details.

How to Join:

• Pick the time for the relevant class.
• Select ‘First Child’ ticket.
• If you have additional Children please select ‘Additional Child’ for each. Note. They do not have to be in the same class.
• Return the application form by email or drop i

  t in when you come in.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK – APRIL TERM

‘Call Me’ A film made in 2018 featuring members of the Seniors group.

Tutors – Blue Orange Youth Theatre tutors are CRB/DBS checked and are trained and experienced professionals.

Simon Ravenhill

Simon Ravenhill is a director, writer, production designer and former actor who has worked in professional theatre for almost 30 years.

Since graduating from drama school his career includes over eighteen years in educational theatre as an actor, director and company manager; this included national tours of both schools and major theatres.

As an actor he has worked for the BBC, Carlton and has stage performances included work at The Edinburgh Fringe, The Battersea Art Centre and The Bristol Old Vic.

He has been involved with the Blue Orange Theatre since it’s conception and has directed, written and worked behind the scenes on dozens of productions for its resident company, Blue Orange Arts. Simon has been facilitating youth drama for the Blue Orange Youth Theatre for over ten years.

Janaya Alcock

Janaya has been acting from a very young age, gaining stage and screen credits from as young as eleven. Janaya moved to Birmingham from Liverpool in 2001. She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a BA (Hons) degree in Drama and English in 2004.

Following this Janaya took on different career paths, including teaching, before entering into TIE working with Loudmouth Theatre Company for five years. During this time Janaya travelled the country performing and delivering workshops for young people and adults.

Janaya has also worked in a freelance capacity as a facilitator, workshop leader and drama coach. Her passion for working with children and especially early years groups, stems from her own two sons. She says that she is constantly in ‘CBeebies’ mode at home with her boys

The classes aim to encourage children to feel good about themselves, listen and respond expressively, help speech development, increase confidence and develop social interaction.