Get Involved
BAC’s commitment to theatre doesn’t stop at producing innovative, internationally renowned work. Our building is a home where people of all ages and backgrounds can take part in the theatre making process.
You might be an artist looking to test an idea, a teacher looking to develop your practice or perhaps you're considering a career in theatre. The programmes listed below show you all the different ways you can develop your ideas and skills at BAC. If you don’t find what you’re looking for email us and tell us how you want to get involved.
If you’re interested in funding BAC’s programmes please visit our Support Us page.
Young People
BAC's Young People's Programme is an amazing explosion of energy and creativity. Each year hundreds of young people from across Wandsworth and beyond participate in making theatre at BAC. If you are aged 12-25, have a look at all the different ways you can develop your ideas, create your own performances, learn new skills and shape our programme of work.
And, whatever age you are, come and be inspired by the termly performances from our incredible Beatbox Academy participants and our award-winning Young People's Theatre (YPT) companies.
Schools & Creativity
Our pioneering schools programme connects the UK’s most visionary artists with thousands of children and young people in local schools. This working partnership enables the students to explore and create inspiring new pieces of theatre, stimulating their imagination and visibly building their self-confidence.
To ensure our work has a lasting impact, we work in close partnership with local authorities and individual teachers to provide training to gurantee that our projects help unlock the whole curriculum in innovative ways.
Volunteering & Career Development
At BAC, the future of theatre isn’t just about the shows we put on but about the energy, enthusiasm and range of people involved in making it happen. Regardless of your age or background, there are loads of different opportunities, whether you want to meet new people in a friendly environment, learn new skills or are serious about forging a career in theatre. You might even find yourself taking part in one of our shows, performing live on stage at BAC.
YPT3
Young People's Theatre (17 - 25 years)
YPT3 is BAC’s theatre company for 17 - 25 year olds. Work with pioneering artists to create groundbreaking performances, with opportunities in performing, writing, designing and producing.¶
SPARK
SPARK is BAC’s award-winning partnership programme with local primary schools, enabling over 800 children aged 7-11 years and their teachers to take part in a wide range of imaginative, inspiring creative activities every year.¶
Volunteering
There are lots of opportunities to volunteer at BAC. You can support BAC’s Home team to make artists and audiences feel welcome and supported. It is a great way to understand BAC better and make new friends.¶
Beatbox Academy
BAC's Beatbox Academy is for anyone aged from 11 - 19 years. Be part of a dynamic group of creative people who want to learn to make music using only their mouth and who want to put on shows.¶
Secondary Schools
BAC Secondary School Programme enables local secondary schools to experience visionary new theatre through performances, workshops and discussions.¶