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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

Behind the making of a BOVTS production
Behind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes A fun-filled course with workshops and tours.
Performance of Nicholas Nickleby at Bristol Old Vic
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News

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!
Rising star in lighting: Kassia joins SLX Programme She's lighting the way for future designers and technicians

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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.

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
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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 13 Feb 2025 - Sat 15 Feb 2025
show
A Midsummer Night’s Dream/Much Ado About Nothing
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Production
Forthcoming and Recent Production Graduates Back-Up 08.04.24 Tomorrow's leading lights in the creative industries
News
Nuhazet Diaz Cano Wins BBC Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award Graduating actor Nuhazet has been awarded the prestigious radio prize
News
Alumni Spread Festive Cheer in Bristol & Bath Here's what you've been up to...