National Saturday Club: Performance & Theatre

Step into the spotlight with Bradford College’s new Performance & Theatre Saturday Club, designed for enthusiasts eager to explore the dynamic world of stage performance!

The Club offers a comprehensive programme that will allow you to explore acting techniques, stage presence, improvisation and delve into dance technique and performance. Each week, you’ll build confidence, develop your communication skills, and unleash your creativity in a fun and supportive environment.

Whether you’re aspiring to take centre stage or interested in the intricacies of backstage production, this Club will provide you with a supportive environment to learn, grow, and perform.

Applications open until 26 April.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)

The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is a renowned British theatre company dedicated to promoting the works of William Shakespeare, his contemporaries, and modern playwrights. Founded in 1961 and based in Shakespeare’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, the RSC strives to make Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable for all.

A significant part of the RSC’s outreach and educational efforts is its Associate Schools Programme. This innovative program partners with schools across the UK to deeply engage students with Shakespeare’s works. Through the programme, the RSC collaborates with teachers and students, providing them with resources, workshops, and professional development opportunities. The initiative aims to enhance the teaching and enjoyment of Shakespeare’s plays, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation among young learners.

The Associate Schools Programme is designed not only to support the curriculum but also to inspire creativity and confidence in students through the transformative power of live theatre. By connecting schools with RSC artists and practitioners, the program ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have meaningful and enriching experiences with Shakespeare’s texts. This approach nurtures a lifelong relationship with the arts, promoting both educational achievement and personal growth.

Join in!

As an expansion of the network of 127 Saturday Clubs across the UK, support from Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture has enabled the launch of a new Saturday Club at Bradford College. The Performance&Theatre Saturday Club will provide 13–16-year-olds in the city with access to the college’s expert tutors and fantastic facilities – for free!

Club members will also take part in national events, including Masterclasses with leading industry professionals and the Summer Show, where Saturday Clubs nationwide exhibit their work in a public exhibition at Somerset House in London – all for free!

These new Saturday Clubs start on 29 March 2025 and will run weekly until 12 July 2025 (term time only).