SUMMER SCHOOL: Theatre Makers at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Spend your summer holiday diving into an exciting summer school experience where creativity takes centre stage!
- Date
- 17th August 2026 - 21st August 2026
- Time
- 10:00am - 4:00pm
About this event
In just five action-packed days, you’ll team up with a brilliant group of young creatives to imagine, create, and perform a brand-new piece of theatre – from the very first spark of an idea to the final curtain call. Guided by professional theatre-makers, you’ll step into the world of real theatre-making and enjoy hands-on learning as you experience the full creative journey from start to finish. Fast-paced, collaborative, and seriously fun this is a summer you won’t forget.
Dates and times:
Monday-Friday, 10am – 4pm.
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle, snacks and lunch.
Age Guidance: 12-18
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About the Venue
Theatre Royal presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and comedy, featuring many of this country’s leading companies and performers.
It has built a reputation of producing quality dramas and productions including the ever popular annual pantomime. Browse what’s on at www.theatreroyal.org/upcoming.
Alongside our on-stage programme of shows, the theatre offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of activities and opportunities to engage people from 5 – 105 years of age, see more about our community involvement work at www.theatreroyal.org/get-involved
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds was designed and built in 1819 by William Wilkins. With many of its original features still intact, it is a superb example of a Regency playhouse and one of the most beautiful, intimate and historic theatres in the world.
Guided Tours operate from 7 April to 27 August bookable through Theatre Royal’s Website or from the box office. If you have requests outside of these times do call us to discuss your requirements. www.theatreroyal.org/shows/theatre-tour-2022/
Theatre goers can now also enjoy pre-show dining provided by LÉA: a delicious new artisan food range from award-winning Maison Bleue.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
