| activ8
The participatory department
of the Octagon Theatre
Express Yourself!
If you're an individual or organisation with an interest
in all aspects of theatre, drama, expressive art and
performing,
we want to hear from you!
activ8 is
the participatory department of the Octagon Theatre,
Bolton, and is recognised as one of the leading departments
of its kind in the UK. activ8’s work is recognised
as a mark of excellence throughout Bolton, Greater
Manchester and the North West, and the department
is always in great demand.
Through a range of projects, some of which operate
within the Octagon Theatre and some within schools
and community venues in Bolton, activ8 provides a
stimulating, challenging, culturally relevant educational
resource for people of all ages and backgrounds. In
addition, activ8 runs a very popular and highly acclaimed
youth theatre for young people from across the district,
who perform regularly on the Octagon stage.
activ8 is
generously sponsored by
For more
detailed information on activ8’s activities,
follow the links below :
VOLUNTEER
SCHEME
We are keen to offer experience to people who have
a strong interest in theatre or are looking to work
with young people or in the community as a future
career. Voluntary placements are available in the
Youth Theatre, Education and Community Projects. We
ask that volunteers are over 18 and prepared to commit
to spending a minimum of six months with us.
Workshop
leader training scheme
In addition
to our volunteer scheme activ8 also offer a new exciting
training opportunity; Our workshop leader training
contists of a year long programme that can be accessed
as part of our volunteer scheme with a view to learning
drama facilitation skills through practical and theoretical
traning with a view to eventually becoming a drama
workshop leader. This is a flexible and fun way to
gain new skills and explore a new career.
Click
here for more information.
For general enquiries, please contact the activ8 team:
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