The Burnt Orange May Masterclass is a four-day intensive theatre-making experience designed for actors, writers, and directors who are ready to push their creative boundaries.
Participants will collaborate over four days to devise and perform an entirely original piece of theatre—starting from a blank slate and a surprise theme revealed on Day 1.
Guided by our core team, you'll be placed into small interdisciplinary teams including a writer, director and up to 5 actors, taking ownership of the creative process.
You will explore different styles and techniques, generate material and refine your work through rehearsal, development and collaboration.
Over the four days you'll also have the chance to take part in workshops hosted by external practitioners to expand and develop your personal toolkit.
Masterclass is a fast-paced, high-energy experience, offering professional development, creative risk-taking, and an exciting opportunity to meet and collaborate with like-minded artists.
Participants must be aged between 16-21, and must be able to commit to the full 4 days of the course, taking place from May 27th-30th from 10:00-16:00 in Hammersmith.
In order to confirm your place, we operate a refundable deposit scheme. This will be refunded to you on attendance at the course.
If you would like to, there is the option to donate your deposit cost or make a higher donation. This money will be invested into the company and support our ongoing work, allowing us to create more free opportunities for young people. All spaces are part of general admission quota and have no impact on your ability to participate.
Burnt Orange Theatre remains a volunteer led, independent, not for profit organisation.
How It Works
Secure Your Place
Apply online via the TicketSource link to secure your place through a variety of booking options.
Join A Team
You'll be placed into teams according to your interests and working styles, get to know each other and start creating!
Rehearse, Develop and Perform
Over four days you'll develop and perform a brand new piece of work in collaboration with your new team members.
"A fun-filled, eye-opening four days with the most amazing collaborators"
"It was an absolutely amazing experience that I wouldn't trade for the world"
"A positive, mind altering experience!"
"A good idea doesn’t need months of preparation in advance, just a lot of fun and commitment."