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.

Kupenga Kwa Hamlet

Friday 22nd October 7:30pm

St Peters Church, Peterchurch

Adults £5, Children Under 16 £4

To book tickets, please contact the Box Office on (01432) 340555.

After their fantastic, fresh Two Gentlemen of Verona, this two-man Zimbabwean company offer another Shakespeare play with a twist!  Based on a corrupt, pirated version of play, we bring you a provocative appropriation of Shakespeare's masterpiece, all set in in a contemporary Zimbabwean context. To be performed during Black History Month.

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 Peters Church, Peterchurch

Day Saturdays 10:00 – 11:30am - 12 sessions: 11, 18, 25 September; 2, 9, 16, 23 October; 6, 13, 20, 27 November; 4 December.

Age Range 6 to 12 years 

Cost £3 per session £36 for 12 (Bursaries available)

October Half Term: Harry Potter's Spell-Binding Workshop

Tuesday 26th October, 10am-3pm

Ages 7-13 years

Vowchurch Village Hall

Only £10 for the day!

For Muggles, Half Bloods and Pure Bloods alike, this workshop will bring out your magic side! Prepare yourself of an extravaganza of magic-making, spell-biding and wizard crafting fun.

Please bring a packed lunch and comfortable clothing that you can get messy in!

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

Day: Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:00pm - 12 sessions: 15, 22, 29 September; 6, 13, 20 October; 3, 10, 17, 24 November; 1, 8 December.

Cost £36 per term (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

Age Range Years 5 and 6: 4:00-5:30pm / Years 7, 8 and 9: 5:30-7pm 

Day Wednesdays - 12 Sessions: 15, 22, 29 September; 6, 13, 20 October; 3, 10, 17, 24 November; 1, 8 December.

Cost £36 per term (Bursaries available) 

Coming Soon...... Kington Senior Youth Theatre

Following the success of Kington Youth Theatre in 2009, we plan to extend 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. Watch this space for future developments.

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