Young people – join the National Saturday Club!
Sign up for free Game Design and Performance & Theatre Saturday Clubs at Bradford College for 13–16-year-olds.
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 two new Saturday Clubs at Bradford College. The Games Design and Performance & Theatre Saturday Clubs 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).
Find out more about these amazing opportunities below – and sign up today!
Join the Performance & Theatre Saturday Club
at Bradford CollegeStep 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 program 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.
When?
29 March – 12 July
Saturdays, 1pm – 3pm
Sign up for 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 program 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.
When?
29 March – 12 July
Saturdays, 1pm – 3pm
Join the Games Design Saturday Club
at Bradford CollegeUnlock your creativity and bring your gaming ideas to life at Bradford College’s new Game Design Saturday Club! Whether you’re a budding programmer or an aspiring artist, this Club is your gateway to the thrilling world of game creation.
Under the guidance of experienced industry professionals, you’ll dive into essential skills such as storyboarding, character design, coding and user interface development. Each session is designed to be hands-on, ensuring you not only learn the theory but also apply it practically by building your own games. This Club is perfect for anyone looking to explore the digital arts, improve problem-solving abilities, and collaborate with like-minded peers.
When?
29 Mar – 12 Jul
Saturdays, 10am – 12am
Sign up for Games Design ↗
Unlock your creativity and bring your gaming ideas to life at Bradford College’s new Game Design Saturday Club! Whether you’re a budding programmer or an aspiring artist, this Club is your gateway to the thrilling world of game creation.
Under the guidance of experienced industry professionals, you’ll dive into essential skills such as storyboarding, character design, coding and user interface development. Each session is designed to be hands-on, ensuring you not only learn the theory but also apply it practically by building your own games. This Club is perfect for anyone looking to explore the digital arts, improve problem-solving abilities, and collaborate with like-minded peers.
When?
29 Mar – 12 Jul
Saturdays, 10am – 12am
About the National Saturday Club
The National Saturday Club gives 13–16-year-olds nationwide a unique opportunity to study subjects they love for free, on a Saturday at their local university, college or cultural institution. The programme offers young people a transformational opportunity to build versatile and creative skills, develop confidence and discover pathways to further study and future careers.
The charity receives public funding from the Department for Education and the National Lottery through Arts Council England. It is also supported by the British Film Institute, British Fashion Council, Garfield Weston Foundation, Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust, The Clore Duffield Foundation, and other industry partners.
As an expansion of the network of 127 Saturday Clubs across the UK, support from Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture will enable more young people in Bradford to take part in a year-long programme of weekly Saturday classes and national events, including industry led Masterclasses and an end-of-year celebration of all they have achieved.
