What are they and what do they involve?
These types of venues all revolve around drama and performing, and provide opportunities for students to see professionals at work and to try their hand at the activity themselves. A visit to a performing arts venue can either involve being a viewer or a participant, with both roles fun in their own ways!
What are the benefits?
Dramatic performing is a great way to build up a student’s confidence, especially as part of a group – being able to practice confident speaking in a more relaxed surrounding will be hugely beneficial, especially for shyer students! Watching a skilled performance in a venue such as these can also be hugely inspiring for those with interests in the area; seeing what is possible with dedicated hard work is always great for motivation.
What students is it suitable for?
The varying nature of performances means that you’ll be able to find one suitable for all age groups! Venues often have special shows for younger audiences, so make sure to check out exactly what is available.
Costs?
Tickets to a performance can vary from very cheap to reasonably expensive depending on the nature of the show so it’s important to research prices of appropriate events before booking! Costs of workshops and other activities will also differ a lot between venues.
Safety Implications?
Performing arts venues are generally reasonably safe, but can be quite large and confusing to navigate; make sure your group is properly supervised at all times!
National Organisations?
Discover the iconic open-air Globe Theatre in our annual April-October season combining Shakespeare classics, as they were meant to be seen, with plays by the most gifted new writers.
Alongside the Globe season, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse candles shine all year round on a host of thrilling productions and music events from international and multitalented performers.
English National Opera is one of the world’s most innovative and accessible opera companies with an international reputation for distinctive, contemporary and highly theatrical productions.
Join us once a month to enjoy a carefully selected film followed by a film themed arts activity. Get busy in our new arts room with model-making, giant drawings, Lego, animation creations and much more.
Curzon Kids Club is special because it is unique to North Somerset, affordable and fun!
Contained within the Café is a unique cinema that has 23 tiered seats, an amazing 7.1 Dolby Digital surround sound system, Electric 4.3 & 16.9 wide screen with HD TV, VHS, HDMI & Blueray system where films from the early 1900s through to the present day can be seen.
The cinema can be booked for private functions and parties with food and drink.
See and hear the fascinating world of mechanical musical instruments.
That magical musical atmosphere that has been lost and forgotten in today's digital age.
In addition to our two theatre organs, the Organ Theatre contains a unique collection of mechanical (self-playing) musical instruments that our founder, Mr. Charles Hart, began collecting nearly half a century ago.
The Pier Arts Centre was established in 1979 to provide a home for an important collection of British art donated to ‘be held in trust for Orkney’ by the author, peace activist and philanthropist Margaret Gardiner (1904 – 2005).
Since 1826, the Academy has occupied William Henry Playfair’s magnificent landmark building on the Mound, Edinburgh. The RSA is at the forefront of promoting living artists in Scotland, through its Annual Exhibition and a series of temporary exhibitions and events.
Oriel Wrecsam is the premier venue for Contemporary Visual and Applied Arts in North East Wales. We are in the process of developing a clearer strategy for the arts in Wrexham.
Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries presents a changing programme of exhibitions. These feature regional, national and international artists and craft makers. It also stores a collection of over 600 artworks by Scottish artists or art relating to the region. These are shown in exhibitions throughout the year.
The Cowdray Hall is one of city's most popular concert venues accentuated by superb acoustics. It is regularly hired by cultural organisations and features a busy programme of concerts and recitals. It hosts the popular Lunchbreak Concert series run in association with the University of Aberdeen and is home to Aberdeen Chamber Music Concerts season.
The Pierhead is a unique visitor, events and conference venue for the people of Wales at the Welsh Assembly; a space to express opinions and give voice to issues that matter to you as individuals, communities or organisations.
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, the National Conservatoire of Wales, and part of the University of South Wales Group, competes alongside an international peer group of conservatoires and specialist arts colleges for the best students globally, enabling students to enter and influence the world of music, theatre and related professions.
The Minack Theatre is Cornwall's world famous open-air theatre.
Our SUMMER SEASON of theatre runs from May to September presenting drama, musicals and opera in this most dramatic of settings.
Welcome to a vibrant world of entertainment and versatile event spaces in two magnificent buildings. Genteel yet lively. Historic yet cosmopolitan. Truly the energy and heart of Cheltenham.
Breathtaking, unique and radiating regency refinement, Pittville Pump Room is Cheltenham’s most spectacular private hire venue. When not in use, come and sample the fountain’s historically medicinal Spa Waters.
Evesham’s leading venue for live entertainment, offering a diverse programme of events from dance to drama, concerts from rock to classical, comedy, pantomimes, musical theatre, workshops and so much more.
Theatre Royal is one of Britain's most significant theatre buildings and the only surviving Regency playhouse in the country.
The recently restored Grade I listed theatre offers you an authentic 19th century theatre-going experience, combined with contemporary bar and restaurant for the 21st century theatre-goer.
Classworks is a performing arts organisation committed to working with young people and the wider community. Drawing on a range of expertise and our extensive costume collection we produce projects and performances involving participants in every aspect of the creative process within a professional, safe and supportive environment.
Wilton's is the world's oldest surviving Grand Music Hall and London's best kept secret. This stunning and atmospheric building is led by Frances Mayhew and produces an exciting programme of imaginative, diverse and distinct entertainment including theatre, music, comedy, cinema and cabaret.
The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden is the UK's premier operatic venue. Each year the Royal Opera Company produces new productions sung by the biggest stars on the planet. While the Royal Ballet, featuring some of the greatest dancers around, including many guest artists, performs a vast repertoire of both classic and modern pieces.
Outset Contemporary Art Fund is a philanthropic organisation dedicated to supporting new art by bringing private funding from its patrons, partners and trustees to public museums and art projects. Since the inception of Outset England in 2003 the foundation has raised £4 million and supported more than 80 international institutions and 160 artists.
Music and Theatre at the Barbican
The Barbican welcomes the world's top soloists and musicians in both classical and contemporary music.
We offer the greatest music in our concert hall and world-class theatre in our performance space, which is the London home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury offers a varied programme covering all aspects of the arts:
Drama, Comedy, Ballet, Musicals
Films
Events
Live Music
Workshops
We have lots of exciting live events at The Roses
The iconic north London venue offers everything you need for an extraordinary event or great day out with the benefit of some of the best panoramic views of London.
The Priory Theatre is a community-run theatre in Kenilworth, Warwickshire producing our own in-house shows. From drama to comedy, crime thrillers, musicals and pantomimes, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
The Bushcraft Company offer residential school trips with a difference, taking students into the wild and giving them real back-to-nature experiences they will never forget.
A 15-year-old boy fell 60ft over the edge of a cliff whilst on a geography school trip, miraculously only suffering minor injuries.