Exploring theatre skills for everyday life.
Theatre Connects uses theatre skills to build confidence, connections and enhance wellbeing.
This pilot programme for people aged 18+ will take place over six weeks, offering an introduction to a theatre-based skill, led by an industry practitioner. The programme has been set up to support participants with their confidence, wellbeing and personal development. Participants can either self-refer, be referred by link workers, charities or community groups.
The pilot programme will focus on ‘Finding Your Voice’ and will be led by voice coach Nancy Wigglesworth. The six sessions will explore:
- Breathing exercises and posture
- Interpreting and delivering a monologue
- How to creatively express yourself using your voice as an instrument
- Using your voice to communicate effectively in everyday life.
No experience is necessary and the project is free to take part in.
Course Dates
- Thu 01 May 2025, 6.30–8pm
- Thu 08 May 2025, 6.30–8pm
- Thu 15 May 2025, 6.30–8pm
- Thu 22 May 2025, 6.30–10pm (Show visit at The Old Vic, 7.30pm)
- Thu 05 Jun 2025, 6.30–8pm
- Thu 12 Jun 2025, 6.30–8pm
- Thu 19 Jun 2025, 6.30–8pm.
Applications for Theatre Connects 2025 are now closed.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a conversation in early April, which can take place in person or over the phone.
- You must be aged 18+
- You must be based in London or within the surrounding areas
- We are particularly keen to hear from people who have had limited or no access to arts opportunities in the past and are committed to identifying and resolving barriers which may ordinarily exclude young people from accessing theatre
- You must have good availability across the course dates listed above.
- We are committed to working alongside disabled and neurodivergent people (including those who experience dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent ways of thinking). We can provide adjustments at all stages of the application process and throughout the programme
- If you have a different learning style, we can change the course content to suit you
- We can bring in additional staff support if required
- The project will take place at a venue with step-free access
- We can provide travel support if needed.
If you have any questions, please contact ovcommunity@oldvictheatre.com.
Generously supported by The Linbury Trust.