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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.


BAC Schools’ Programme

Projects 2011/12

We work in close partnership with teachers, local borough councils and artists to provide imaginative and inspiring creative opportunities for both Primary and Secondary schools. The programmes listed here are available for Summer term and the 2011/12 academic year


Primary Schools

BAC's Primary School Programme provides imaginative and inspiring creative opportunities for children in the Borough and across London.


Secondary Schools

BAC's Secondary School Programme enables local secondary schools to experience visionary new theatre through performances, workshops and discussions.


The Beatbox Alphabet Taster

The Beatbox Alphabet is a teaching resource covering KS2 music curriculum through beatboxing. You can try this taster page in your classroom for free.


Artist-Teacher Exchange

(ATE)

BAC’s Artist-Teacher Exchange is a pioneering co-mentoring programme between six leading artists and six local primary and secondary school teachers, developed in partnership with Wandsworth Borough Council.