JOIN BRAVE - A CREATIVE COMMUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

You don’t need experience — just curiosity and enthusiasm for developing your skills as a performer, director, designer, technician, writer, or anything in between. If you’d like to bring your own creative ideas to a group of like-minded young people, BRAVE could be for you.

BRAVE meets weekly in term time to develop creative skills, share stories, and build friendships. There’s a termly membership fee — lower than many other youth groups — with reductions available for those on low or no income, thanks to funding from The Gale Family Trust.

 

This is your chance to come and play at The Place Theatre. Have a look at the details below, or email brave@theplacebedford.org.uk to find out more.

Activity Details & Timetable

BRAVE runs in four age groups, so guardians and young people can choose whichever day suits their schedule best:

Tuesday evenings

  • BRAVE Beginners (Reception, Years 1–2) — 3:50–4:30pm
  • Group 1 (Years 3–4) — 4:45–5:30pm
  • Group 2 (Years 5–6) — 5:45–6:45pm

Thursday evenings

  • Group A (Years 3–4) — 4:45–5:30pm
  • Group B (Years 5–6) — 5:45–6:45pm
  • Group C (Years 7–11) — 7:00–8:30pm

Saturday afternoons

  • Group 3 (Years 7–9) — 2:00–3:30pm
  • Group 4 (Years 10–11) — 4:00–6:00pm

Each term runs for 11 weeks, with a break at half term.

Taster sessions

Not sure if BRAVE is right for your child? Come along to a taster session and see for yourself. Contact us at brave@theplacebedford.org.uk to arrange one.

Member perks

Members get a discount on tickets to selected shows at The Place Theatre. Older participants may also be offered free or heavily discounted tickets throughout the year, and sometimes the chance to watch a community show’s dress rehearsal for free.

We offer this because watching live theatre is one of the best ways to grow as a creative — it opens up new ways of thinking and making work.

Fees

We believe youth theatre should be open to everyone, regardless of household income. All participants take part on equal terms, whatever fee they pay.

Groups 1, 2, A & B:

  • Full fee — £100/term
  • Reduced fee (low income) — £50/term
  • Bursary (no income) — £0/term

Groups 3, 4 & C:

  • Full fee — £125/term
  • Reduced fee (low income) — £60/term
  • Bursary (no income) — £0/term

For a reduced fee or bursary place, email brave@theplacebedford.org.uk to arrange a short chat with the team. This is just so we can understand your circumstances and support your child properly — bursary places require supporting documentation.

Payment

Invoices go out at the start of each term, with the option to pay in one or two instalments. If you need any help with this, just get in touch.