Beginners
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00pm
Age Guide 8-11 yrs
Our professionally led, fun-filled workshops include all levels of drama exercises and theatre training and take place in our professional studio in the Wyvern Theatre. Professional training in partnership with Arts Council England
PYT members make friends, build confidence, nurture their imagination and develop performance skills.
Beginners and emerging artists are welcome
Safeguarding measures are in place
See VideoFree trials are available for any group with available spaces please book your free trial by CLICKING HERE If you would like to be put on a waiting list for one of our groups which are full, please email sarah@primetheatre.co.uk
Prime Youth Theatre 2025-26
AUTUMN Monday 29 September - Saturday 13 December '25 (No workshops w/c 27 Oct)
SPRING Monday 5 January - Saturday 28 March '26 (No workshops w/c 16 Feb)
SUMMER Monday 13 April - Saturday 18 July '26 (No workshops w/c 25 May)
Group Information
Our professionally led, fun-filled workshops include all levels of drama exercises and theatre training. PYT members make friends, build confidence, nurture their imagination and develop performance skills. Groups are mixed in age to best develop skills, confidence and creative ability. Beginners and emerging artists are welcome. Ages are for guidance only.
Beginners: (Guidance 8-11yrs)
For those with little or no experience of drama. Creative games, role play and physical storytelling, nurture imagination, develop communication skills and builds confidence.
Act 1: (Guidance 11-13yrs)
For those with some experience of drama. A variety of texts and creative challenges develop essential theatre making skills alongside self-expression and group performance.
Act 2: (Guidance 13-16yrs)
Focused training for young actors building their vocal and physical skills. Solo experiences and group activities develop individual characterisation and ensemble performance techniques.
Act 3: (Guidance 15-18yrs)
For those with an increasing commitment to theatre-making. Members use their creative voice and strengths to explore a variety of sources and themes in a professional space.
CentreStage: (Guidance 11-16yrs)
A safe and supportive group for young people with an EHCP for moderate additional needs.
Membership Fees
CentreStage is free to young people with EHCPs thanks to Children in Need Support
WarmUp £75 per term
Beginners £80 per term
Act 1 & 2 £100 per term
Act 3 £110 per term
Discounts: we offer a sibling discount of 10% when a second sibling joins. The discount will be applied to the lowest priced group and will be automatically applied when enrolling and paying
The Prime Youth Theatre Bursary-- At Prime Youth Theatre we want any young person who wants to join us to be able to, regardless of financial barriers. The Prime Youth Theatre Bursary is a limited fund that provides financial support to help young people take part in our activities. For more information and how to apply please contact Sarah on sarah@primetheatre.co.uk
Location
Workshops are held in the studio at the Wyvern Theatre, Theatre Square, Swindon, SN1 1QN
Contact
For more information please contact Sarah on sarah@primetheatre.co.uk
In our safe and supportive environment, young people develop theatre techniques, learn how to express themselves, grow social skills & empower their creative voices. Prime staff are professional creatives who specialise in training young people. All staff have DBS checks & regular safeguarding training.
Mark Powell – Artistic Director: Trained at Rose Bruford College of Theatre & Performance & Birmingham University. Mark is a director & writer with credits including Salisbury Playhouse, National Theatre, the egg & Birmingham Rep.
Sue Welsh – Freelance Practitioner: Sue is a qualified teacher and has years of experience supporting young people with SEND needs. She founded and ran Rubber Chicken Theatre Company, she regularly performs around the area as an actor and a clown.