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Production Arts

We offer opportunities to explore technical theatre, stage management and design for young people aged 11-18.

Our courses and masterclasses give creative young people the opportunity to gain a real insight into drama school training and the wider 'backstage' industries. Specialist classes are delivered by a variety of professionals, in skills including lighting, sound, stage management, prop making, costume and set design. 

Our activities are sponsored by Bad Wolf. 

Masterclasses

Throughout each day participants will have the chance to try a variety of backstage roles and skills in a series of hands-on workshops with specialist tutors who are working professionals. No previous experience is necessary - just an interest in getting creative, an enjoyment of making things, and a willingness to get stuck in!

This November, we have great opportunities for anyone who is interested in learning some of the skills required for careers in: theatre and film set design, costume design, art and design, illustration, puppet/prop making, fashion, lighting design, sound design or stage management.

How to apply

You can attend as many or few sessions as you wish, depending on your interests.

We’ll be in touch with more details before each session.

If you are in receipt of Free School Meals you qualify for discounted prices for all our activities, please let us know if this applies to you before booking by emailing yppa@rwcmd.ac.uk

Short courses

Across a two-day short course, you will have the chance to try a variety of backstage roles and skills in a series of hands-on workshops with specialist tutors who are working professionals. No previous experience is necessary - just an interest in getting creative, an enjoyment of making things, and a willingness to get stuck in!

There are opportunities for anyone who is interested in learning some of the skills required for careers in: 

  • Theatre and film set design, 
  • Costume design, 
  • Art and design, 
  • Illustration,
  • Puppet or prop making, 
  • Fashion,
  • Lighting design
  • Sound design 
  • Stage management.

Join us this Easter holiday for an exciting program of two day 'short courses', designed to develop and enhance your skills in a range of backstage disciplines.

Event

Costume design and making, ages 14 - 18. Discover how costume designers take their ideas from sketch to reality

Start and end dates

02 and 03 April 2024 (2 days)

Start and end time

10- 4pm

Cost

£40

Location

RWCMD, North Road

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SOLD OUT contact boxoffice@rwcmd.ac.uk/029 2039 1391 to join waiting list

Event

Set Design and scenic art, ages 14 - 18. From drawings and models to stage sets. Have a go at the exciting process of bring a design to life.

Start and end dates

03 and 04 April 2024 (2 days)

Start and end time

10- 4pm

Cost

£40

Location

RWCMD, North Road

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Event

Theatre Lighting, ages 14-18. Suitable for those with a particular interest or aptitude in theatre lighting. Work with industry standard kit and software to improve your working knowledge and skills in stage lighting and desk programming.

Start and end dates

04 and 05 April (2 days)

Start and end time

10- 4pm

Cost

£40

Location

RWCMD, North Road

Book now

SOLD OUT contact boxoffice@rwcmd.ac.uk/029 2039 1391 to join waiting list

Event

48 hour puppet show! ages 11-13. Are you up for the challenge? Design and create your very own puppet, learn how to manipulate it and create the sound a lighting for a puppet show, all in 48 hours! A great introduction to a range of backstage skills.

Start and end dates

04 and 05 April (2 days)

Start and end time

10-4pm

Cost

£40

Location

RWCMD, North Road

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Summer schools

Our exciting summer schools are suitable for both beginners and those who want to further develop their skills in production arts.

'I really enjoyed the summer school and learnt a lot more about backstage careers in theatre. The knowledge I gained will come in very handy in the future. All the tutors were really friendly and were happy to ask any questions we had. The sessions were fun and interactive.'
Summer school participant

Fees and financial support

We are committed to giving every young person aged 11 - 18 with a passion for theatre the opportunity to benefit from the specialist drama training delivered by RWCMD, regardless of experience or financial means.

Thanks to our supporters Bad Wolf, if you are in receipt of Free School Meals (or equivalent) you qualify for discounted prices, please let us know if this applies to you before booking.

We place great importance on making our courses accessible to all young people who have a genuine interest in theatre, if you have any questions regarding financial support please get in touch.

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