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Access & Participation

Here at Laine Theatre Arts, the promotion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion lies at the very heart of our ethos as a leading provider of arts education and training. We are continuously working to fulfil our ongoing commitment to these core values, ensuring that students from all backgrounds are able to access our specialist training. We are committed to widen the variety of outreach opportunities to engage and support both the local and wider communities in accessing the rich benefits of performing arts.

The Access and Participation Forum (made up of staff members, alumni, industry professionals and current students representing our diverse educational environment) works to establish support and opportunities for current and future students, staff and the wider community, contributing to discussions, providing insight and expert advice and fostering changes that will continue to make our training accessible and achievable to all, making positive change within Performing Arts Industry.

Laine Theatre Arts provides outreach opportunities both in person and remotely online, establishing partnerships with schools, colleges and performing arts organisations across cultural, education and related sectors. We collaborate with partner organisations to offer support and increasing opportunities for our current students, aspiring performers nationwide and the education sector.

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School/College Visits

Laine Theatre Arts offers visits to your school/college or for you to visit us. This can range from us attending one of your career fairs and Industry Panels to a more bespoke workshop such as us delivering an industry led practical session followed by a Q&A session to help your students understand wider career possibilities in the performing arts. We can also offer some of our opportunities for schools and colleges remotely online.

 

Continuing Professional Development Workshops

Do you want to give young people more opportunities to improve their health and wellbeing whilst accessing the physical and creative benefits of Performing Arts?

We offer training to schools and colleges to engage with people and champion best practise in performing arts across the region. Help your students develop their self-esteem, self-expression, social skills and knowledge about a plethora of themes linked to your creative curriculum. Opportunities can include upskilling teachers in delivering performing arts projects and curriculum development with advice on how to structure inclusive, engaging and high-quality performing arts sessions, including but not limited to production management, musical direction, technique and content delivery. In addition, we can offer one-hour workshops in Dance, Acting and Singing as part of a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme delivered by Laine Theatre Arts faculty members and regional representatives. 

 

Regional Workshops

Laine Theatre Arts works closely with our regional representatives to deliver full-day workshops nationwide, including industry-led practical sessions and Q&As with our highly-experienced faculty and professional workshop leads. Regional workshops are suitable for students 12 years and over and are advertised on our website and social platforms throughout the year for you to book online.

 

Open Days

Our free Open Days give aspiring performers the opportunity to visit our studios and experience practical workshops, talks, live student performances, followed by Q&As led by faculty including our successful graduates which offer an insight into the Performing Arts industry. Open days are suitable for students aged 14 and over and are advertised on our website and social platforms throughout the year for you to book online.

 

Experience Theatre Days

Our free Experience Theatre Days provide the opportunity for a group of students and for individuals to visit the College, have a tour of our studios, experience working with members of our expert teaching faculty and professional graduates, supported by our student ambassadors. You may also have the opportunity to watch our students perform in their end of year showcases and events, giving participants the chance to see how Diploma and Degree training can help them achieve their professional aspirations. 

 

Scouting Outreach Programme

We have a Scouting Outreach Programme in collaboration with professional graduates and nationwide organisations /companies which encompasses two strands; emerging talent and exceptional talent- These partners work with the College in order to identify young talent from diverse cultural socio-economic backgrounds including young people who may consider three-year vocational performing arts training to be culturally or financially inaccessible. The scheme offers free events, auditions and financial help with travel to auditions if required.

 

Short Courses

We offer short courses including Summer schools, Easter courses and Boy’s days. All events can be booked via our website. Where courses are longer than one day, support is available for signposting to suitable accommodation.

The College offers subsequent fee waivers and free placements on Audition days and Short Courses for eligible students.  The Laine Theatre Arts Scholarship fund continues to provide financial support for talented students who would be unable to train without subsidised fees. We are dedicated to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, inclusivity and equality of opportunity are embedded as core training values and our serious commitment to access and participation is reflected in every aspect of college life.

 

Supported Applications Scheme

Laine Theatre Arts recognises that some individuals and communities in our society encounter challenges and unfair disadvantages. As part of our goal to promote a progressively diverse and ground-breaking culture of creativity in the UK, we are dedicated to identifying ways to overcome these obstacles. We welcome applications to our Diploma and Undergraduate programmes from individuals who possess the talent, potential, and commitment to cultivate the necessary skills for a successful career in the performing arts, especially those who are currently underrepresented in higher education.

Our Supported Admissions Scheme provides extra support and guidance to eligible candidates in order to remove any obstacles that may prevent talented performers from applying to the College or pursuing a career in the performing arts sector. To apply for our Supported Admissions Scheme, please email joblack@laine-theatre-arts.co.uk.

 

Get in Touch

We are always looking for ways to expand our network and work with different sectors in the Arts including schools, youth groups, theatres and colleges to encourage young people to experience performing arts and training at higher education level. If you have a bespoke request which is not covered in our current activities listed, please get in touch with our Outreach Lead at joblack@laine-theatre-arts.co.uk