Bristol Old Vic Theatre School One of the most successful drama schools in the UK

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Short Courses for Adults
From puppetry to playwriting, directing to design, find the right short course for you.

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Summer Acting Foundation Course
A ten-week, intensive experience of training at a leading conservatoire drama school.

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Young Conservatoire
Designed specifically for aspiring actors aged 16–18, Young Conservatoire nurtures your skills ready for the next steps.

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Events & Shows
Events & Shows Forthcoming shows and events
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Thursday Young Conservatoire — Ages 16–18
Thursday Young Conservatoire — Ages 16–18 Weekly classes in acting technique
Acting Summer Foundation Course: 10 Weeks
Acting Summer Foundation Course: 10 Weeks Improve your acting skills and abilities

News

Nuhazet Diaz Cano Wins BBC Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award Graduating actor Nuhazet has been awarded the prestigious radio prize
Ian Lavender, 1946–2024 A remembrance
Support BOVTS Big Give 3D Printer Campaign Help imagination to take shape
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Alum Gregory Doran knighted in New Year’s Honours Congratulations from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
BOVTS student awarded Luke Westlake Scholarship 2023 2nd yr BA Professional Acting student Tamzin Khan
Alumni Spread Festive Cheer in Bristol & Bath Here's what you've been up to...

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The Crows in the Snow Queen (2019) - Chanel Waddock, Kiera Lester and Alice Moore
Acting Acting for all media
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Production A wide range of intensive Production Arts courses
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Why Bristol?

Bristol is easy to reach by train from all cities in the UK and by road, being serviced by both the M4 and M5 motorways. It also has an international airport.

The main Bristol Old Vic Theatre School premises at 1-3 Downside Road are accessible to wheelchair users and we have considerable experience of working with and adapting our programmes to students with a wide range of impairments and we welcome applications from disabled students.

Meet Our Staff & Alumni

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Staff & Governance An engaged and experienced staff
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Alumni We are proud of our breathtaking Alumni
Graduate Employment A high level of graduate employment

Graduating BA Actors 2024

Why Study in Bristol?

Why BOVTS? Why choose us?
Facilities Purpose built facilities for teaching excellence
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Location & Access A UK hub of creativity
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The School is in a beautiful part of Bristol, overlooking a huge park called the Downs. We sometimes take advantage of our close proximity to the Downs during the summer term, practising fight and dance routines, or voice or singing classes! Dan Hall, BA Professional Acting student
Thu 23 May 2024 - Sat 22 Jun 2024
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Summer Festival 2024
News
Final year student wins Carmen Silvera bursary Final year student wins Carmen Silvera bursary
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