Young People

activ8 offers a range of out of school activities for young people of all ages and abilities, which aim to develop creativity, build confidence and enhance drama and theatre skills…

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activ8 Bridges

Bridges is a Youth Theatre provision specifically for young people with learning disabilities aged 13 – 25. Sessions take place at the Octagon Theatre, Bolton, on Saturdays 1–3pm. Each term (10 weeks) participants explore various arts and theatre...


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The Bolton Branch

A group of amazing young people from Bolton have been working with professional actors to create this comedy drama that will be used to promote equality in the workplace.


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Youth Theatre

The activ8 Youth theatre provides an opportunity for young people with an interest in drama and theatre to engage creatively with peers and enhance their personal development. During sessions participants will take part in drama games, acting...


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Summer School

Summer School Aged 11-18? Like drama? Why not get involved at the Octagon Theatre Bolton this summer and make a play… in TWO WEEKS! This summer the Octagon's participation and learning department activ8 will be hosting an exciting two-week...


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The Company

Fancy being part of your own Theatre Company, producing and staring in work that you’re interested in?! As part of the Octagon's activ8 department you can get involved with... Acting: Whether you’ve performed before or you just want to give it a...


INDRA

The INDRA Congress(International Development of the Arts for Reconciliation) The INDRA project, formally known as ARROW (Art: a Resource for Reconciliation Over the World), is an international project with partners all over the world including...



 
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