Bridges
Our award-winning groups for young people & adults with additional needs & learning disabilities.
Bridges
Our award-winning Bridges groups provide young people and adults with additional needs and learning disabilities the opportunity to take part in drama and performance sessions - catering for ages 12 and over.
Take a look at this film to find out more about the what the group means to participants:
Bridges Youth Theatre
Bridges Youth Theatre offers a nurturing and creative space for an exciting introduction to drama for young people aged 12-17.
Participants learn acting skills, share ideas and connect with new people!
Bridges Company
Bridges Company offers adult participants aged 18+ a chance to work collaboratively to perform for audiences.
The sessions provide acting opportunities in an inclusive setting, with the emphasis being on gaining confidence and improving collaborative skills.
We have three Bridges sessions which take place on a weekly basis:
Bridges Youth Theatre meet on Wednesday 4.30pm to 5.30pm
Bridges Company Wednesday meet on Wednesday 2pm to 3.30pm
Bridges Company Thursday meet on Thursday 4pm to 5.30pm
Bursaries
Our Bridges groups are £65 per term. We are sometimes able to offer assistance to participants experiencing financial hardship thanks to the generosity of our funders. Bursary places for Autumn Term 2024 are now closed, but if you'd like to join the waiting list for Spring 2025 please let us know.
To enquire about a supported place, please contact: participation@octagonbolton.co.uk