Community Arts

In addition to our venue-based workshops, The Courtyard works in partnership with other organisations to bring a wide range of creative opportunities to communities throughout Herefordshire.

Amongst a variety of activities, we run weekly Youth Theatre groups at Fairfield High School and Peterchurch church in the Golden Valley and at Kington Primary School in conjunction with Lady Hawkins Secondary School. For more information about these Youth Theatre groups, please contact Rachel Entwisle on 01432 346526 

Peterchurch Drama and Fun Club 

 This is a fun and funky start to the weekend, led by one of The Courtyard’s experienced Youth Theatre practitioners.  It is open to all abilities, for kids aged 6-12 years who want to expand their drama skills, build confidence or just have a good time. 

You can download a registration form from this webpage, fill it in and send it to Rachel Entwisle c/o The Courtyard, or just bring the form along to your first session!

Venue St. Peters Church, Peterchurch

Day Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30am - 12 sessions: 7, 14, 21, 28 January; 4, 11, 25 February; 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 March

Age Range 6 to 12 years 

Cost £3 per session (Bursaries available

Fairfield Youth Theatre

These weekly sessions based in Fairfield High School are again led by Youth Theatre leader Kate Ganderton. These classes will give you the opportunity to develop your skills with the guidance of an experienced Youth Theatre practitioner.

Venue Fairfield High School 

Age Range 11-14 years

11 sessions (Wednesdays): 11, 18, 25 January; 1, 8, 22, 29 February; 7, 14, 21, 28 March 

Cost £3 per session (Bursaries available)

To book your place and find out more please contact Rachel Entwisle at The Courtyard: 01432 346526 or email rachel.entwisle@courtyard.org.uk

Kington Youth Theatre

Professional theatre director Jess Mackenzie leads these weekly sessions. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills under the expert guidance of a renowned theatre director.

You can download a registration form from this webpage, fill it in and send it to Rachel Entwisle c/o The Courtyard before the start of term.

Venue Kington Primary School

Session times: Beginner 4pm-5:30pm; Intermediate 5:30pm-7pm; Senior 7:15pm-8:45pm

Spring term will begin on Wednesday 4 January.

12 Sessions: 4, 11, 18, 25 January; 1, 8, 22, 29 February; 7, 14, 21, 28 March

Cost £36 per term (Bursaries available) 

Kington Senior Youth Theatre

Following the success of Kington Youth Theatre in 2009, we have extended our work in Kington into Years 9 and 10 creating Kington Senior Youth Theatre. This, The Courtyard’s Sister Youth Theatre will offer you access to some of the best training in performing arts that is on offer in Herefordshire, and right on your doorstep.

To book your place and find out more please contact Rachel Entwisle at The Courtyard: 01432 346526 or email rachel.entwisle@courtyard.org.uk