Full-time, based in Bristol…
Neil is stepping down as Artistic Director, and we are recruiting a new Director with experience in fundraising and human resources to manage our innovative work in participatory Community Theatre – a unique opportunity to lead this internationally acclaimed company.
Full job pack now available.
Deadline – 21 September
The acta team are all well, and have been meeting up online to plan our programme for the rest of the year. We will be moving back to work from the actacentre in July…
BLM statement – We are aware of the profound influence of historic and contemporary racism, and as a white-led organisation, we are committed to an inclusive approach, and to prioritise work that is led by black and minority ethnic communities.
Due to the coronavirus, acta is finding new ways to create community theatre and support participants through our ‘Creation in Isolation’ project.
Wednesday 24 June
1.30pm – 3.00pm
Online – Telling It Like It Was – How can Community Theatre and Heritage partners collaborate successfully to preserve and relate real stories?
New play commemorates centenary of Bristol tramway riots in April 2020. Clippies previewed in November 19, and will be back post Covid 19 lockdown.
“What a hard hitting show. Fabulous cast. Loved the show. Was very powerful. 10/10.” Drowning in Debt: bitten by sharks…where did their story begin?
A practical introduction to community theatre, suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their facilitation skills.
A FREE Wednesday morning course (10 – 12 at acta centre), 10 weeks in term-time, February – May.
Led by Neil Beddow and Ingrid Jones. Places are limited.
From 1st April – 30th June 2020, Tesco shoppers will be able to vote for acta’s Making Time group – and help us raise up to £2000 for this amazing project!
We were delighted to receive a call from the production team at Bristol TV asking to do a feature on us, and in particular, our Play in Three Days project with young carers from in and around Bristol. This project