Young people aged 5 to 18 are being invited to explore theatre-making, performance and creativity this summer with a programme of Summer Schools at Bath’s Egg Theatre.
The Egg Theatre School’s summer programme includes week-long introductions to theatre-making for younger children, as well as an ambitious three-week production project for older participants.
Places are limited and early booking is recommended.
Play in a Week is aimed at children aged 5 to 12 and offers an introduction to theatre-making through storytelling, movement and performance. Led by experienced theatre-makers and directors, children will work together to create an original short play, before performing it on The Egg stage for friends and family.
Sessions include ages 5 to 7 from 27-31 July, 9.30am-1pm, priced at £180; ages 8 to 10 from 27-31 July, 1.30-4.30pm, priced at £180; and ages 10 to 12 from 3-7 August, 10am-4pm, priced at £250.
For young people aged 12 to 18, Summer Company 2026 returns with a three-week Summer School, offering the chance to create a new production from the ground up.
Participants will work with industry professionals while exploring acting, stage management, design and technical theatre as they bring a fast-paced, ensemble-led comedy adventure to life. The new play, by award-winning writer Florence Espeut-Nickless, celebrates individuality as a superpower and young people who do not usually see themselves as heroes.
The project runs from 10-29 August, 10am-5pm daily, with public performances on 28 and 29 August at 2pm and 6pm. The cost is £600 and full commitment across the three-week rehearsal period is essential.
Anna-Louise Fleet, Participation Programme Producer, said, “Summer Company is one of my favourite projects. For three extraordinary weeks, The Egg becomes a space dedicated entirely to the young voices within it.
“What makes this project so special is the way industry professionals collaborate with the young people involved to create a high-quality piece of theatre, shaped around their ideas, talents and experiences. We welcome anyone, familiar or new, to embark on a journey with us that you will treasure for a lifetime.”
The Egg is committed to making its programmes accessible to all, with bursary places available across all summer courses through The Wonderfund, helping to ensure that financial circumstances are not a barrier to participation.
A previous participant said, “Everyone was so talented and confident and that helped me become confident myself.”
Summer Company 2026 is made possible with the support of The Garek Trust.
Spaces for Summer Company at The Egg are available online at theatreroyal.org.uk/whats-on/ or from the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office on 01225 448844.
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