STEAM Museum and Prime Theatre have announced a new creative partnership for children and young people who have interests across arts, culture and heritage. A new programme of projects and productions is being launched with acting workshops for young actors aged 5-18 years. These workshops, supported by Swindon Borough Council, will take place over the October half term and use the collections and characters showcased at STEAM to inspire scenes, stories and silent movies.
Aspiring actors will develop their performance skills with Prime’s new Associate Director, Laura Jasper, while working with props, costumes and making new friends. Laura commented, ‘I’m so pleased to be arriving at the very beginning of Prime’s partnership with Steam. Steam is packed with the craft and creativity of the past and who better to bring it to life than the stars of tomorrow?”
Frances Yeo, Manager at STEAM Museum added, “We have a long history of working with Prime and are thrilled that our mutual commitment to children and their families will now be a more regular offer. I can’t wait to see what new performances spring from our exhibitions.”
Workshops will take place at STEAM Museum on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 October and cost £10 per half day session. All workshops will have British Sign Language support for deaf participants and Arts Award qualifications are also available. More details are available from Prime Theatre by emailing laura@primetheatre.co.ukor by calling 01793 614864.
