Gain hands-on experience alongside working theatre experts in a fully operational venue at the heart of Clifton.
Our inclusive programme covers voice, movement, characterisation and ensemble work, plus practical training in improvisation, devising and stage technique.
No auditions, no experience needed! Just a safe, welcoming space for young people to express themselves and grow every week.
Spaces for our Autumn Youth Theatre are now on sale!
Juniors (Ages 7-10) A fun and supportive space for young performers to explore their creativity, learn foundational acting techniques, and build confidence through games, storytelling and performance.
Seniors (Ages 11-14) A deeper dive into performance skills, focusing on character development, scene work, and collaborative creation, all guided by experienced industry professionals.
All sessions are 90 minutes long and include a short break. Sessions take place every Sunday at the following times:
Juniors (Ages 7-10): 9am - 10:30am
Seniors (Ages 11-14): 11am - 12:30pm
Location(s): Redgrave Theatre Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3LE and Clifton College Drama Studio, Guthrie Road, Clifton, BS8 3EZ
Each term is priced at £150 for ten sessions.
Autumn Term: Sunday 13th September - Sunday 22nd November 2026
To book your place, you will first need to create an account with MagicBooking in order to book onto the Redgrave Youth Theatre.
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Create. Rehearse. Perform. In just five days.
Following the success of our weekly sessions, we're excited to launch Play in a Week, an immersive summer theatre-making experience. Working with a professional theatre director and technical team, participants will form a theatre company and create a brand-new piece of theatre from scratch!
The week culminates in a live performance of the work on the iconic Redgrave Theatre stage for friends and family.
Ages: 7 - 14
Dates: 3rd - 7th August 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm daily
Price: £300
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at youththeatre@redgravetheatre.com.
Help ensure no young person is turned away from finding their voice.
Donations to this programme provides bursaries, travel support and essential resources for young carers and children who otherwise couldn’t attend.
Every contribution makes a difference or, to discuss funding a cohort or a full year of Youth Theatre, please contact Laura Gammage: lgammage@cliftoncollege.com. Thank you for your support.
"I would recommend the Youth Theatre because anyone can do it! You do not need to be good at drama, it's for everyone. Everyone will welcome you and you can be as creative as you want."
“It's a great way to make new friends, try new things and build confidence. I like that it's okay to make mistakes and that you can have fun while learning."
“Shaping the next generation of performers at such a historic theatre feels very exciting. We have two fantastic groups of young performers who are engaging with the material well, and it looks like it's going to be a great couple of terms ahead".
