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Key Details at a Glance:Dates: July 27 - 31
Time: 09:00 - 16:00 daily
Location: St Helen and St Katharine, Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Format: 5-Day Intensive Educational Modules (Taught in English by native speakers)
Catering: Lunches & Snack provided by us
Capacity: Limited to 36 spaces total (24 Junior spaces, 12 Senior spaces)
Introduction
Calling all aspiring young performers in Abingdon, Oxfordshire! The International British Theatre School, in educational partnership with St Helen and St Katharine, is proud to present our Summer Vocational Short Courses.
We identified a gap in professional arts education: young performers often have to travel to London to receive industry-standard training, or they lack the industry knowledge required to secure professional representation. We are changing that by bringing qualified British industry professionals directly to you. Our goal is strict Vocational Preparation, tailored perfectly to your child's age and experience level.
Choose Your Track
Junior Track: Acting & Performance Technique đźŽ
Ages: 6 - 12 (Divided into Foundation: Ages 6–8 and Elementary/Intermediate: Ages 9–12)
Overview: Designed as a Foundation Level introduction to professional stage work. We equip students with technical stagecraft, public speaking confidence, and social skills.
What You Will Achieve: Learn Scenography & Prop Design, engage in daily Physical Conditioning, and experience Ensemble Building. Every student is cast in a specific role with a minimum of 6 lines to memorize.
The Finale: The week concludes with a 25-minute Theatre Production to demonstrate the skills learned to an audience of parents, along with a Certificate of Achievement.
Senior Track: Acting, Audition Technique & Industry Showcase 🎬
Ages: 12 - 17 (Divided into Seniors: Ages 12–14 and Pre-Professionals: Ages 15–17)
Overview: A Pre-Professional Masterclass designed specifically for actors ready to take the next step toward professional representation. Requires prior acting experience and a strict commitment to learning.
What You Will Achieve: Master Audition Technique, Self-Taping Mastery, and Repertoire Building. Attend dedicated seminars on "The Business of Acting" (crafting an acting CV, selecting headshots, and approaching UK acting agents).
The Finale: The week concludes with a Professional Showcase and Mock Agent Panel, allowing students to perform under industry-standard pressure, along with a Certificate of Pre-Professional Training. (Note: Evening character research and script-learning assignments are expected).
Typical Daily Syllabus Overview
Time Junior Track Focus Senior Track Focus
09:00 – 09:30 Vocal Warm-up & Physical Alignment Advanced Vocal Warm-up & Alignment
09:30 – 11:00 Acting Technique / Improvisation Advanced Scene Study / Screen Acting
11:00 – 11:15 Morning Break (Supervised) Morning Break
11:15 – 12:45 Script Analysis / Scenography Monologue Masterclass / Repertoire
12:45 – 13:45 Lunch Break & Social Development Lunch Break & Networking
13:45 – 15:15 Technical Rehearsal & Staging The Business of Acting (CVs, Headshots)
15:15 – 16:00 Physical Conditioning / Team Sports Mock Auditions / Self-Tape Filming
Note for Juniors: During summer heatwaves, physical conditioning may be substituted with supervised water-based team building activities! 🔫💧
Course Standards & Professional Environment
We operate under strict professional guidelines to ensure a safe, highly productive, conservatory-style learning environment.
Flexible Booking: 100% refunds up to 21 days before the course start date.
Accredited Standards: We operate with the highest UK Safeguarding standards (Ofsted-compliant procedures).
Professional Production Values: We provide all scripts, costumes and scenery to simulate a professional working environment.
Qualified Faculty: Taught exclusively by professional actors, directors, pedagogues, and industry insiders. Native English speakers provide full language immersion.
Focused Tuition: Strictly small class sizes ensure individual diagnostic attention and one-on-one feedback.
Secure your place in the ensemble below.
Ben Whiteside
Director
The International British Theatre School
P.S. Talent is only half the equation. Whether we are teaching young children to project their voice professionally on stage, or teaching young adults how to turn raw passion into a highly castable package—we channel energy into art.
P.P.S. Our faculty visits your location only once per year. Do not miss this opportunity to bridge the gap between amateur dramatics and the professional industry close to home!
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St Helen & St Katharine School, Faringdon Rd, Abingdon OX14 1BE, United Kingdom, HK Activities, Abingdon, OX14 1, United Kingdom
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