Summer Term will be available to book on Fri 21 March 2025.

Adult Drama Group
Learn new skills in acting, directing and exploring plays, in a fun and supportive environment.

What will I learn during the Summer course?
The sessions are about building confidence, wellbeing and expression through drama games and improvisations. We use drama as a way to allow our minds to be creative and free, learning from one another. and having a laugh along the way! This term the group will be working towards a performance slot on the main stage as part of the Participation Takeover on Wednesday 2nd July.

Do I need to bring anything?
All you’ll need is a sense of humour and creativity!

Who is the course for?
Anyone who wants to have a go at drama, no previous experience is necessary.

We believe that theatre should be for everyone and always ensure our building and sessions are accessible to all participants, removing any barriers to participation. Find out more about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you. You can get in touch at participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.

Can I try it first?
Yes, we offer a taster session for those who would like to try before they buy (subject to availability). You can register your interest for a taster session by emailing participation@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk and you will receive an email once places are available for booking.

Want to spread payments across a term?
We offer a pay in 3 option for this course, if you are interested in spreading payments please contact our Box Office on boxoffice@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Course leader:

Jo Petch

Jo is a freelance dance and theatre practitioner and qualified teacher, who works both in the community and educational settings.  After a successful career helping hundreds of young people reach their creative potential as a former head of Performing Arts, Jo is relishing the opportunity of working creatively with our Dance Performance group and adult Drama group. She loves to work collaboratively on performance projects with other practitioners, but the core of her work is very centred on the developing creative of her participants.