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Postgraduate training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Postgraduate training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School World-class training for theatre, film and TV

Youth courses
We’re proud to offer a wide range of opportunities for young people to foster their love of the arts.

Courses for ages 3-18

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

Apply by Mon 31 March 2025

Online Masterclass: Self-Tape
Online Masterclass: Self-Tape An introduction to the art of self-taping
Performance of Nicholas Nickleby at Bristol Old Vic
Events & Shows
Events & Shows Forthcoming shows and events
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It’s ON! Get your application in for our career-making Postgraduate training! Masters Degrees are a go… Postgraduate Masters training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Spring Season 2025 has landed BOVTS Spring 2025 season is on sale!
Prize Giving Ceremony 2024 Announcing our winners
Graduate Testimonial: Carola Colombo MFA Professional Acting '22 graduate Carola answers our questions
Guest Article: An Obituary for Brian Croft, 2024 A remembrance
Writing Grad’s Short Film Gains International Recognition Congratulations Eva!

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Accessibility

The School’s main premises at Downside Road has wheelchair access to the ground floor and lower ground floor. However, all floors above these are not accessible. We are able to offer reasonable adjustments and can adapt programmes to accommodate disabled students – please contact us via [email protected] for more information.

Filming in England Partnership

We are proud to be a member of the Filming in England Partnership working with Filming in England, part of Creative UK Group, ensuring cooperation and commitment to assist productions to film on location.

The Filming in England Partnership exists to connect different organisations across England, outside of London, in order to create a film- friendly environment.

Meet Our Staff & Alumni

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Staff & Governance An engaged and experienced staff
Olivia Coleman as The Queen in The Crown
Alumni We are proud of our breathtaking Alumni
Graduate Employment A high level of graduate employment

Graduating BA Actors 2025

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
Students relaxing outside of the School
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
Sat 01 Mar 2025 - Sat 08 Mar 2025
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BOVTS partners with Emma Rice’s School for Wise Children A unique, three-week course
Graduating Acting Students Discover the next generation of award winners
Charlotte Weiss FdA Costume for Theatre, TV & Film