This July and August Birmingham Rep is offering a range of drama activities for anyone aged 3 – 25.
Led by The Rep’s Creative Learning team, young people will work together to make a Play in a Week; explore storytelling using puppets, music and their own imaginations; and the ever-popular Spy School gives young people the chance to become secret agents for a week. There is also a weeklong intensive acting course for 16 – 25 year olds, with workshops led by professional theatre-makers.
Rachel Sharpe, Birmingham Rep Creative Learning Director, said:
“Our summer programme has something for everyone, whether you’re discovering theatre for the first time or taking the next step towards a career in the arts. From imaginative adventures and creative storytelling to intensive acting workshops with industry professionals, every activity is designed to be fun, build confidence and inspire creativity. As a professional producing theatre, we’re proud to give young people the chance to create, learn and perform in a real working theatre, developing skills, making new friends and opening the door to future opportunities in the arts.”
PLAY IN A WEEK
Monday 20 – Friday 24 July, 10am – 3pm
Ages:7-12
This event is currently sold out. Enquire with the Box Office for any returns.
Dive into a week of theatre-making at Birmingham Rep, packed with games, storytelling and creativity. Led by professional theatre directors, those taking part will collaborate with others to create an original play whilst learning new acting skills.
ADVANCED PLAY IN A WEEK
Monday 20 – Friday 24 July, 10.30am – 5pm Ages 13 – 19
£95, bursaries available*
A week-long intensive programme where you’ll experience the pace and focus of a professional rehearsal room. You’ll work on a performance, develop essential acting skills, and learn techniques used by industry professionals. All leading to a sharing of a performance at the end of the week.
SPY SCHOOL
Monday 27 – Friday 31 July, 10am – 3pm
Two separate week-long events: one for 7 – 9 year olds, and one for 10 -12 year olds.
£95, bursaries available*
Spy School is an action-packed, week-long immersive theatre mission where young people take on the roles of secret agents. Throughout the week, recruits are tasked with cracking codes, solving puzzles and saving the world, all before home time on Friday!
The week is fast-paced, exciting and highly immersive.
Spy School has been running as part of The Rep’s summer programmes for over 10 years, and each year many young people describe it as the highlight of their summer.
EARLY YEARS SUMMER SESSIONS
Monday 20 and Monday 27 July 2026, 10am-2pmAges: 3-5£15 per session or £25 for both sessions
Step into a world where stories leap off the page and into real life. We use puppetry, movement and music to create joy-filled adventures. Little ones are invited to dream up bold new characters and explore the power of their own imagination through creative, confidence boosting play. Crafts and snacks are provided.
CREATIVE STORY EXPLORERS
Monday 3 August and Monday 10 August 10am – 2pm
Ages: 6 – 8
£15 per session
Young adventurers will be encouraged to create original characters, build imaginative worlds and experiment with storytelling techniques that stretch their creativity and confidence, building brand new stories together.
INTENSIVE ACTING COURSE
Tuesday 4 – Friday 7 August, 10.30am – 5pm
Ages: 16 – 25
£100, bursaries available*
A brand-new intensive week which offers young professionals and emerging artists insight into contemporary professional acting practice in a dynamic and supportive environment. The week also includes meeting working theatre professionals, experiencing workshops led by leading industry creatives, and a ticket to see The Rep’s production of Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.
To book visit Birmingham Rep at birmingham-rep.co.uk or call the Box Office on 0121 236 4455 (Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 6pm. Saturdays 12 noon to 6pm, or 4pm if there is no evening performance.