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BOVTS Mephisto Production 2025

Why Theatrical Mask Making Is Relevant Discover the Art of Theatrical Mask Making
24th July 2025

Costume • Courses • News • Production Arts • Scenic Art • Short Courses for Adults

Elysia is selected for Laurence Olivier bursary 2025 Elysia joins a long line of previous BOVTS bursary recipients
21st July 2025

A Year of Film-Making Magic From BOVTV A Fabulous Year of Film Making by the BOVTV team at BOVTs.
18th July 2025

Why Intermediate Acting Training Is Essential for the Working Actor

Intermediate Acting Training for Professional Actors The journey doesn’t stop after formal training, top-up yours!
17th July 2025

Acting • Courses • News • Short Courses for Adults

An end of year letter from our Principal & CEO End of academic year 2024/25 Letter from Principal and CEO.
11th July 2025

Acting • Alumni • Courses • News • Staff

Going Loco for Mephisto The truly immersive ‘Mephisto’ quite literally grabs you by the hand!
4th July 2025

Acting • Alumni • Event • events • News • Production • Show

Sunny is awarded New Earth student bursary prize Congratulations, Sunny!
25th June 2025

Graduate Exhibition 2025 A vibrant showcase of exceptional talent is heading to Sparks Bristol
19th June 2025

Intimacy – new book from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Alum Ita O’Brien Intimacy book by Ita O'Brien Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Alum.
5th June 2025

Bringing Magic to Primary Schools: Autumn Tours ’25 Now Booking We're hitting the road in November and December with two new shows
4th June 2025

Heart-stopping moment for students – when recent grad Rhea appears at school Rhea Norwood - Netflix and West End star revisits BOVTS.
3rd June 2025

Acting • Alumni • events • News

Alumni Shine in Bristol Old Vic’s Climate Drama The Beautiful Future Is Coming runs until 7 Jun 2025 (Bristol Old Vic)
29th May 2025

Whether you’re trans, non-binary, cis, intersex or figuring things out, our school is a safe place for all! Ensuring a safe and supportive space for every person!
9th May 2025

Red Dead Alum visits current students Acting alumni and Red Dead Redemption star Curzon Dobell visited.
6th May 2025

Acting • Alumni • Film & TV • News

Milo is a Spotlight Prize Finalist 2025 The winners will be announced at a showcase later this summer
2nd May 2025

Theatre School Participates in International Climate-Focused Puppetry Project BOVTS participates in "The Herds" by The Walk Productions
25th April 2025

Students Awarded Prizes from George Hatfield Theatrical Arts Foundation Congratulations to Bessy and Callum
25th April 2025

Announcing the Summer Festival 2025 Line-Up Catch us at Bristol Old Vic from 22 May to 14 June
11th April 2025

“A Wonderous Fever Dream” – Review of The Watsons by Holly Farmer Holly is a Journalism student from UWE
19th March 2025

Sasha Wins Prestigious BBC Carleton Hobbs Award Sasha joins a long line of BOVTS winners
13th March 2025

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The culture at BOVTS is encouraging, respectful, welcoming and empowering; the environment and buildings are beautiful and I found Bristol to be one of the most wonderful cities in which to spend summer! Lindy Yeates, Foundation Course Student

Fri 31 Oct 2025 - Fri 14 Nov 2025

Wonderland (Schools Tour)