Parents Guide to Plymouth
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Theatrical Groups for Children and
Young People
The groups listed below have
an emphasis on youth theatre. There are other theatrical groups in Plymouth which
occasionally require children or young people for their productions. See also What's On for activities and workshops. See also
Activity Groups
and Libraries and Resource Centres,
Youth Activities.
Barbican Theatre:
Castle Street, Plymouth. Their mission is: To
offer as many people as possible, but especially the young, access to,
participation in, and enjoyment of high quality artistic activity,
without prejudice.
For further information on all the theatre offers
follow the link to the website.
See also Youth Activities.
Loopy Looks Costumes21-22 Prideaux Close,
Tamar View Industrial Estate, Saltash. Tel: (01752) 844789.
Sell a wide range of adult and children's fancy dress costumes and
accessories. 3000 Fancy dress and theatrical costumes for hire. Specialists in
face painting and theatrical make-up.
Plymouth Stage Stars:
Plymouth Stage Stars is one of the fastest expanding stage schools in
the South West. Running classes all day Saturday from 10am - 5pm for
children aged 4 – 11 at Notre Dame RC School. During the stage school
classes pupils learn all the elements that make up the performing arts
as well as other valuable techniques and skills. Each class performs one
musical per year and has the option of auditioning for our Panto.
Students are also regularly involved with festivals, concerts and
Theatre Royal productions. To apply call the dedicated registration line
on 0870 248 6026 or visit the website and
register.
Theatre Royal:
Royal Parade, Plymouth. Creative Learning is the
overarching term for the Theatre Royal's work with young people both in
and outside of formal education, and with the communities of Plymouth
and further afield. From writing to lighting, drama to design and
singing to sound, they are committed to providing opportunities for
people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved with theatre making.
The Theatre's Creative Learning programme both draws from and feeds into
the work on stage giving access to the very best national and
international theatre companies and practitioners. Follow the link
for further information. The Theatre also runs projects with specific groups
who wouldn't usually have the opportunity to take part, including young
people at risk, refugees and asylum seekers, and people with experiences
of homelessness. Information on these projects, can be found in
the Breaking Barriers section of the Theatre Royal website.
Totally CrackersTheatrical
Department: 15 Beaumont Road, St
Judes, Plymouth. Suppliers of props, costumes and make-up for theatrical
productions.
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