Performing arts: singing, dance and drama
Blue Apple Youth Theatre with Mayflower Engage
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 Engage.
We are excited to launch our new youth theatre group 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 term will end with a show to share with friends and family based around a theme of ‘Heroes and Villains’. So, come and join us for fun-filled sessions that include acting, singing and dancing.
From September this group will be at MAST Mayflower Studios.
£86.00 for all 10 sessions
Participants will be charged £8.60 per session
Try before you buy – select the free taster option when booking.
Book at: Blue Apple Youth Theatre | Mayflower
Young Company Performing Arts - Online
Saturdays 11am-12pm - Performing Arts on Zoom
Blue Apple’s Young Company Performing Arts teaches skills to young people with learning disabilities aged 14-21. The online sessions offer singing, dance and drama and are facilitated by a trained professional.
Blue Apple’s Young Company is for young adults anywhere aged 14-21 years with a learning disability who have a passion and interest in the arts. Sessions explore all aspects of performing arts including drama, movement, and song, in a fun and nurturing environment, with development opportunities to perform and progress into Blue Apple’s adult companies and sessions.
Young Company Performing Arts for 14-21 year olds is on Saturdays 11am-12pm via Zoom.
Twelve-week term. Prices are: £88 per term which can be paid in two lots of £44.
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
Classes follow the school academic term and take place weekly. See here for more details.
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
Tuesday 6-8pm 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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