Burnt Orange Theatre MASTERCLASS 2026

The Burnt Orange May Masterclassis a four-day intensive theatre-making experience designed for actors, writers, and directors who are ready to push their creative boundaries.Participants will collaborate over four days to devise and perform an entirely original piece of theatre, starting from a blank slate and a surprise theme revealed on Day 1.Guided by our core team, you'll be placed into small interdisciplinary teams including a writer, director and up to 5 actors, taking ownership of the creative process. While you may sign up with a specific role in mind, expect to engage with multiple aspects of theatre making throughout the process! You will explore different styles and techniques, generate material and refine your work through rehearsal, development and collaboration. Over the four days you'll also have the chance to take part in workshops hosted by external practitioners to expand and develop your personal toolkit.Masterclass is a fast-paced, high-energy experience, offering professional development, creative risk-taking, and an exciting opportunity to meet and collaborate with like-minded artists.Interested in joining us?
Participants must be aged between 16-21, and must be able to commit to the full 4 days of the course, taking place from May 26-29 at the Bush Theatre. Days will run from 10:00-16:00 each day.
In order to confirm your place, we operate a refundable deposit scheme. This will be refunded to you on completion of the course. If this cost will be a barrier to your participation, please contact the team directly.
Please note that if places are cancelled less than 48 hours before the course begins, we are unable to refund the cost of your deposit.If you would like to, there is the option to donate your deposit cost or make a higher donation. If this option is selected, your deposit money will be invested into the company and support our ongoing work, allowing us to create more free opportunities for young people. These spaces are part of general admission quota and have no impact on your ability to participate.
Burnt Orange Theatre remains a volunteer led, independent, not for profit organisation.