GRAND NT Connections

Taster Sessions at the Grand Theatre Blackpool

Wed 7, 14, or 21 October 2015

Blackpool Grand Theatre is launching a brand new theatre company for young people aged 14-19 years. This is not just any young Theatre company, Blackpool Grand have become part of the National Theatre’s prestigious Connections 500 programme.

Connections is the National Theatre’s nationwide youth theatre. Each year they provide support to a network of youth theatres all over the country to stage new plays written especially for young people by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights. In 2016 the National Theatre is marking 21 years of Connections by having 500 young companies all taking part in theatres across the UK.

If you are aged between 14-19 years and have an interest in any aspect of theatre, you are invited to be a part of this new company – completely free of charge.

Blackpool Grand Theatre National Connections Young Company will meet up on Wednesday evenings 6.30pm-8.30pm in The STUDIO, plus during February Half-Term holiday 2016, to create a piece of theatre. Those who are interested in performance, theatre design (including lighting and sound), stage management, marketing and all aspects of theatre-making, are all encouraged to apply.

If you would like to find out more then why not attend one of the free 2-hour Taster Sessions? Taster Sessions are taking place in The STUDIO:

• Wednesday 7 October 6.30pm-8.30pm
• Wednesday 14 October 6.30pm-8.30pm
• Wednesday 21 October 6.30pm-8.30pm

If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact Box Office on 01253 290190. Please Note: The above Taster Sessions will be the same workshop repeated – you should only attend one

If you’re aged 14-17, we need a completed parent/guardian consent form for you to take part.

These sessions will help you to decide whether this programme is right for you, but also will help us to build the best young company possible for the work that we want to make.

We will not be holding auditions but we will be looking for young people who have ideas, are willing to work together as a team and who are committed to creating high-quality theatre.

You must also be able to commit to the whole programme.

GRAND NT Connections Taster Sessions
Grand Theatre Blackpool, The STUDIO
Wed 7, 14, or 21 October 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Call Box Office on 01253 74 33 39 or visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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