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Suitable for
Intermediate, age 18+
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Dates
Summer 2026, Date TBC 1st Sep 2025
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Tuition
Full-time, 09:30 – 17:00
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Location
Downside Road, Bristol
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Cost
£570.00
Overview
What you’ll cover
Explore the intricacies of performing modern scripts, with an emphasis on realism and authenticity in performances. You will develop your ability to analyse scripts, deliver naturalistic dialogue, explore character psychology, hone physical and vocal expression through hands-on scene work.
With a focus on contemporary plays, the course will culminate in a presentation of ensemble scenes to invited friends and family.
Our Environment
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School offers a fun and nurturing environment in which to pursue your creative ambitions. The support and feedback available from your tutor will help you develop your natural talents and confidence in performance.
Key highlights
Day 1: Core Skills – Text and Character Exploration
- Text deconstruction and script analysis
- Character development through textual clues
- Practical exercises to engage with the script
- Script-to-performance transition techniques
- Introduction to physical awareness and presence
- Character exploration through movement
Day 2: Advanced Skills – Characterisation, Physicality, and Ensemble
- Deepening physical awareness: tempo, dynamics, and gesture
- Group dynamics and ensemble building exercises
- Integrating physicality into character work
- Refining characterisation through voice, posture, and action
- Introduction to scene study: selecting and reading scenes
- Character relationships and initial blocking
Day 3: Application – Scene Work and Sharing
- Focused scene rehearsals in pairs or small groups
- Exploring emotional beats, subtext, and objectives
- Blocking refinement and integration of feedback
- Final rehearsals with direction
- Informal showcase performance for peers, friends, and family
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Is this course for me?
This is an intermediate-level course. Whilst having completed our beginner-level course in Acting for Contemporary Theatre is beneficial, it’s not mandatory. We welcome individuals with a working knowledge of performance and who are eager to explore and further their skills.
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What do I need to bring and what do I need to wear?
We advise you to wear comfortable clothing that you can move in easily. Please wear closed toe footwear appropriate for movement e.g. trainers. You do not need any equipment for this course, although you may find a pen and notebook useful.
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Admission requirements
Applicants must be aged 18 or over by the time of the course start date.
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Short courses refund policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the course, you will receive a full refund only if you notify the school at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. For cancellations, contact [email protected].
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