Learn. Create. Perform. Enjoy.
Alongside the shows on stage at Theatre Royal Brighton, our Creative Learning programme offers a host of exciting, unusual and inspiring workshops, courses and events off stage for people of all ages. Find out more about theatre, learn new skills and enjoy some creative time in our fantastic 200 year old building in the centre of Brighton.
For more information email: BrightonCreativeLearning@theambassadors.com
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Summer holidays Torchlight Tours
A unique look at Theatre Royal Brighton. Follow your guide on a night time backstage tour and hear the stories of people connected to the Theatre over its 200 year history. Torches provided! Tours start at Stage Door, Bond Street FRI 17 & SAT 18 AUG 7.15pm & 8.30pm | £8.50 Suitable for adults and 12yrs+
Backstage World
TRB Out and About!
Find out more about our Theatre and enjoy free family activities at these special events! THU 2 & THU 23 AUG 2pm Backstage tour and meet Skip, our children’s club mascot TUE 14 AUG 2 – 4pm TRB on The Barge at Brighton Marina WED 15 AUG 11am – 3pm Theatre Royal Brighton Open Day TUE 21 AUG 2 – 4pm TRB at the i360
The Secret Life of Fairies
Not all fairies live in the woods! Join The Fairy Preservation Society on a secret journey around the Theatre - take the fairy promise, make a potion and cast a spell in this magical experience for 4 – 8 yr olds and their grown ups. SUN 12 AUG 1.30pm, 3pm & 4.30pm MON 13 AUG 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 3pm & 4.30pm | £12.50
Twilight Picnic
Come in our Stage Door and journey through hidden parts of the Theatre on the way to our secret twilight picnic spot. Things to see, songs to sing and stories to share in this magical event for families with children 5yrs+. Ticket price includes a picnic bag. FRI 17 & SAT 18 AUG 5pm | £8.50
8 – 12 year olds and accompanying adults will spend the morning behind the scenes in this exciting workshop with our technical team. Discover the basics of theatre lighting and sound, what happens backstage before and during a show and how our flying system works. WED 22 AUG 10.30am – 12.30pm | £8.50 Family ticket (1 adult, 2 children) £22.50
West End Comedy Theatre Workshop
Led by West End performers, this course focuses on physical theatre, comedy and slapstick, as well as reinventing a show stopping song from the West End hit Hamilton! A joyful, physical and infectiously silly 4 days for 10 – 16 year olds; includes a group visit to the matinee of The Play That Goes Wrong and a visit from a member of the cast. TUE 28 – FRI 31 AUG (Tue & Wed 10am – 3pm; Thu 10am – 2pm followed by matinee; Fri 12pm – 5.30pm) COURSE FEE £100
Workshops and courses for children and families Theatre Workshop Course
For all 10 – 12 year olds who want to find out more about theatre, learn new skills and create, direct and design their own mini plays. No experience is necessary, anyone excited about theatre and wanting to be creative is welcome! TUESDAYS 18 SEP – 20 NOV (excl. 23 & 30 Oct) final session Wed 28 Nov 4.15pm – 5.45pm COURSE FEE £90 The Starr Trust sponsors one free space per term, and reduced price places may also be available for young people who would not otherwise be able to attend, email BrightonCreativeLearning@theambassadors.com to apply
Skip’s Family Workshops
Children and their grown ups make and play together in these fun and creative Saturday workshops which include a visit backstage.
Skip’s After School Club
Friendly, fun and informal – these exciting Wednesday sessions include drama and craft activities and a visit backstage. 12 SEP 26 SEP 10 OCT 17 OCT 7 NOV 21 NOV
Squishies! Dragons and Unicorns Aliens in Space Witches and Wizards Light and Shadow Glow in the dark!
4pm – 5.30pm | ages 6 – 10 £7.50 PER SESSION | 6 SESSIONS FOR £30
Children in receipt of Pupil Premium, Pupil Premium+, and/or free school meals £4.50 per session, email BrightonCreativeLearning@theambassadors.com to apply
22 SEP Peter Pan 20 OCT Monster Mash 17 NOV Winter in Narnia 8 DEC Making Madagascar
10.30am – 12.30pm | ages 5 – 10 £7.50 CHILDREN, £6.50 ADULTS
Stories with Skip
These Saturday morning themed sessions with stories, crafts and games, are a perfect introduction to Theatre Royal Brighton for little ones. 8 SEP Dinosaur Day! 6 OCT On The Farm 3 NOV In Space 1 DEC Winter Wonderland 10am – 11am | ages 2 – 4 £5 CHILDREN, £4 ADULTS
Special events and courses TRB Young Writers
An exciting partnership project between New Writing South and Theatre Royal Brighton for young writers aged 16 – 21 who are passionate about writing and theatre. Work with a professional playwright to turn ideas and passion into drama. For information about the next course email BrightonCreativeLearning@theambassadors.com
Age is a Stage
Break the rules, be stupid, be playful, look at the world with a fresh eye unclouded by routine and facebook! Light or reignite your creative spark in this course, led by Chris Cresswell, for the older generation who still feel young. No experience is necessary. FRIDAYS 14 SEP – 30 NOV (excl. 26 Oct & 2 Nov) 10.30am – 12pm £10 PER SESSION, £85 FOR COURSE
Age is a Stage Showcase
Join us on stage to see what our amazing Age is a Stage participants have been up to. This session includes an opportunity to play on stage with workshop leader Chris Cresswell and find out more about this very popular course for the older generation who still feel young! MON 1 OCT 11am – 12.30pm | £5 includes hot drink and biscuits served on stage!
The Postcard Museum
‘Wish you were here’… a message sent to loved ones for over 100 years! Keeping in touch, passing on news, celebrating, commemorating every postcard tells a story. We are creating all sorts of special activities to celebrate the humble picture postcard. TUE 2 & WED 3 OCT Various times
Tea, Talk and a Tour
Join us for an afternoon of stories, sneaky peeks behind the scenes and an insight into the fascinating history of Theatre Royal Brighton – one of the oldest working theatres in the country. WED 3 OCT 2.30pm – 4pm | £5
Be part of our story… Brighton & Hove Older People’s Festival Creative Brighton Exposed
An inter-generational morning of creative activities including writing, music, art, drama and a backstage tour. Hosted by Rotary Club’s in Brighton & Hove, the morning will also provide an insight into Rotary’s activities in Brighton. SAT 29 SEP 10.30am – 12.30pm FREE
Children 4 – 12 years old can join Skip’s Club and receive regular information about all our activities for children and families. Fill out a form at Box Office or email skipsclub@theambassadors.com with children’s names and a postal address so that we can send out your membership pack. If you are an artist, group leader or teacher with an idea for an activity or if you would like to receive more information about special events, workshops and courses email BrightonCreativeLearning@theambassadors.com
‘Lovely people, lovely time’ workshop participant