activ8 Youth Theatre

Weekly, age-specific youth theatre sessions for 5 - 17 year olds.

Stages 1 and 2 (ages 5 - 11 years)
Our Youth Theatres provides the opportunity to work with a professional workshop leader to develop drama, theatre and personal skills in a creative and fun environment.

These two groups meet on alternate Saturday mornings throughout term time.

Participation in Stages 1 and 2 of the Youth Theatre costs £26 per term.

Stages 3, 4 and 5 (ages 11 - 18 years)
Young people meet and work creatively with professional directors, actors, writers and designers. activ8's stages 3, 4 and 5 Youth Theatre encourages young people to learn skills in improvisation, character building and playwriting, and gives participants the opportunity to learn more about what happens 'behind-the-scenes' of a theatre. The sessions also aim to build participants' confidence, encourage self-awareness and provide an opportunity to meet new people and have fun, as well as the chance to perform in front of a live audience at the Octagon Theatre.

These groups meet every Wednesday evening throughout the term time. Participation costs £35 per term.

Satellite Youth Theatre

Due to activ8 Youth Theatre’s great success we have decided to expand, and have created Satellite Youth Theatre. Our Satellite Youth Theatre's are located in different communities throughout Bolton. If you would like activ8 to come to your community please contact activ8 on 01204 556 501 or email caroline.brader@octagnbolton.co.uk. We currently run three satellite youth theatre's; one in Breightmet, one in Great Lever and one for young people with learning disabilities.

This Youth Theatre is absolutely free and available to young people from Great Lever and Farnworth aged between 10 and 14. You can get an application form for 'activ8 Great Lever' by calling activ8 on 01204 556 501.

Recruitment is on a first come first serve basis so book early to avoid disappointment.

This youth Theatre is absolutely free and available to young people aged between 10 and 13. You can get an application form by calling activ8 on 01204 556 501.

Where: Withins School, Newby Road, Breightmet.
When: Every Thursday during term time.
Time: 4-5.30



A Satellite Youth Theatre provision for young people with learning disabilities.

Sessions take place monthly at the Octagon Theatre, for more information please call activ8 on 01204 556501.

Other activities open to Children and Young People

Play In A Week

Half Term Projects
For young people aged 8-11

Play In A Week is a fantastic opportunity for young people to make new friends, learn new skills and be part of the process of creating a performance.

Ellie While, activ8’s former Children and Youth Drama Facilitator, says:

“Previous Play In A Week projects have proven to be a great success, performance skills are developed, new friends are made and the performances are a spectacular culmination of acting, story-telling, music, movement, costumes, props and face paints. All produced and performed by the participants!”

Play in A Week

Mon 16th - Fri 20th February 2008
For young people aged 8-11

If you are interested in this exciting project please contact activ8 on 01204 556501. There will be 20 places available to young people aged between 8 and 11 years.

Play In A Week costs £55 per participant, however if you are experiencing financial difficulty please do not hesitate to contact activ8 to discuss financial assistance, callon 01204 556501 or email jennifer.riding@octagonbolton.co.uk

For more information on the Youth Theatre, and events for children and young people, contact activ8 on 01204 556501.