
Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Summer Holiday Course 2026 - St Helen and St Katharine - British Theatre Sch
Key Details at a Glance:
- Location: St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
- Dates: July 27 - 31
- Time: 09:00 - 16:00 daily
- Format: 5-Day Intensive Educational Modules (Taught in English by native speakers)
- Catering: Lunches & Snacks provided
- Capacity: Limited to 36 spaces (24 Junior, 12 Senior)
๐ Introduction
Calling all aspiring performers in Abingdon! Join the International British Theatre School for our Summer Vocational Short Courses in partnership with St Helen and St Katharine. We strive to provide industry-standard training without the need to travel to London!
๐ญ Choose Your Track
Junior Track: Acting & Performance Technique
- Ages: 6 - 12
- Overview: A Foundation Level introduction to professional stage work, focusing on technical stagecraft, public speaking, and social skills.
- Finale: A 25-minute Theatre Production to showcase skills, along with a Certificate of Achievement.
Senior Track: Acting, Audition Technique & Industry Showcase
- Ages: 12 - 17
- Overview: A Pre-Professional Masterclass for actors ready for professional representation, requiring prior experience.
- Finale: A Professional Showcase and Mock Agent Panel, along with a Certificate of Pre-Professional Training.
๐ Typical Daily Syllabus Overview
| Time | Junior Track Focus | Senior Track Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 โ 09:30 | Vocal Warm-up & Physical Alignment | Advanced Vocal Warm-up & Alignment |
| 09:30 โ 11:00 | Acting Technique / Improvisation | Advanced Scene Study / Screen Acting |
| 11:00 โ 11:15 | Morning Break (Supervised) | Morning Break |
| 11:15 โ 12:45 | Script Analysis / Scenography | Monologue Masterclass / Repertoire |
| 12:45 โ 13:45 | Lunch Break & Social Development | Lunch Break & Networking |
| 13:45 โ 15:15 | Technical Rehearsal & Staging | The Business of Acting |
| 15:15 โ 16:00 | Physical Conditioning / Team Sports | Mock Auditions / Self-Tape Filming |
๐จ Note for Juniors: Water-based activities may substitute physical conditioning during heatwaves!
๐ Course Standards & Environment
- Professional Guidance: Ensuring a safe, productive conservatory-style learning space.
- Flexible Booking: 100% refunds available up to 21 days before the course start date.
- Accredited Standards: Ofsted-compliant procedures.
- Qualified Faculty: Taught by professional actors and industry insiders.
- Focused Tuition: Small class sizes for personalized feedback.
Secure your place today!
๐ Register Here ๐
Ben Whiteside
Director, International British Theatre School
P.S. Talent is just the beginning; we equip young performers to shine on stage! Do not miss your chance to bridge the gap between amateur and professional theatre close to home!
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