Performing arts: singing, dance and drama
Mayflower Blue Apple Youth Theatre
Fridays 5 to 6.30pm (break included) Mayflower Theatre.
Drama, dance and singing groups for young people with learning disabilities run by professionals at Blue Apple Theatre and Mayflower Participation.
This youth theatre group is for young people aged 15-21 years old with learning disabilities, for example, Down’s syndrome, Williams syndrome and Autism. There is a helpful explanation of what is meant by learning disability here.
You will get to perform in front of people, showing off what we’ve learned. It’s a great way to express your creativity, make friends, and gain confidence.
This group runs at Mayflower Studios.
£86.00 for all 10 sessions
Participants will be charged £8.60 per session
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Book at: Blue Apple Youth Theatre | Mayflower
Scarf Drama Club
Mondays 5.30pm to 7pm
Ashley Junior School, Normans Way, New Milton, BH25 5FN
Acting, singing and dancing skills in a fun environment. Suitable for children/young people with special needs from age 10 up to and including 25 years.
More details about the group and details of how to join are here
Please note that all participants must be or become members of Scarf.
To join Scarf, families must live within the boundaries of the New Forest District Council and have a child/young person (aged up to and including 25 years) with a disability or additional needs. Please click here for a map of the area that Scarf covers.
Family Membership is £25 per annum and renewable each January – new members can join at any time during the year.
Performing Arts with the Chestnut Theatre Group - Southampton
Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm
What? Build skills in acting, dance and singing in a weekly session and work towards putting on local shows throughout the year.
When? Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm
Who? Adults with learning disabilities
Where? All Saints Church, Sedbergh Road, Southampton SO16 9HJ
Previously this group was run via Way Ahead Leisure Pursuits, provider of day services and activities to adults with learning disabilities in Southampton.
Cost Twelve-week term. £90 per term payable in one or two instalments.
Please email groups@blueappletheatre.com for questions about pricing and to make payment
To book or ask questions please email groups@blueappletheatre.com or phone 07510 844480
QE2 Performing Arts Group - Hedge End
Saturdays 10am-12pm
Partner: QE2 Activity Centre in Hedge End, provider of activity opportunities for people with additional needs.
What? Build skills in acting, dance and singing in a weekly session and work towards putting on local shows throughout the year.
When? Saturdays 10am-12pm
Who? Adults with learning disabilities - you do not need to attend QE2’s other services to join.
Where? QE2, River Hamble Country Park, Pylands Lane, Hedge End, SO31 1BH
Cost All enquiries for cost and payments via QE2 Activity Centre
Contact QE2 on 023 8040 4844 or email them at activities@qe2activitycentre.co.uk
Hanger Farm Arts Centre: Minstead Trust - Totton
Mondays 11am-12.30pm
Mondays 1.00pm-2.30pm
Wednesday 11am-12.30pm
Partner: Hanger Farm Arts Centre, an 18th century converted barn, offering a unique theatre space, bustling café and exhibition gallery, run by the Minstead Trust, a local charity that provides training and support to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.
What? Build skills in acting, dance and singing in a weekly session and work towards putting on local shows throughout the year.
When? Monday 11am-12.30pm; 1.00pm-2.30pm; Wednesday 11am-12.30pm. Groups run all year round except between Christmas and New Year and on Bank Holidays.
Who? Adults with learning disabilities - you do not need to attend QE2’s other services to join.
Where? Aikman Lane, Totton, Southampton SO40 8FT
Cost See here. All payments via Minstead Trust.
Contact Hanger Farm by phone to 023 8066 7683 or email hangerfarm@minsteadtrust.org.uk
Oak Lodge School - Dibden Purlieu
Blue Apple delivers performing arts extra-curricular sessions to participating Oak Lodge enrolled pupils. Please contact the school for further information.
Special Assignments Company (SAC) - Winchester
Project-based Special Assignments Company
at Paul Chamberlain Building Studio 2 University of Winchester
SAC offers site specific and outdoor performance using a mixture of disciplines.
To book or ask questions please email groups@blueappletheatre.com or phone 07510 844480
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