Play & Perform Summer Intensive

Inspiring young minds through the arts

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Location address: The Bright Foundation, Westfield
Chosen age group:

Ages: 8 - 11 years

Available tickets:
8-11 year old (PAID) £1508-11 year old (HAF) Free
Next date: Monday 24th Aug,
Funded by East Sussex County Council
Universal provision
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
Play & Perform Summer Intensive block mentored by The Bright Foundation
What we'll do
Join us for a week long adventure working with a team of amazing artists! You'll spend the week creating, making and performing an original piece of theatre in a fun and supportive environment. You will work with our Arts & Theatre Learning Leader Poppy Rowley, Musician and Creator Bev Lee Harling, and Stage and Set Designer Nicola Jones to create your own stage performance in the Barn Theatre. Over five days you'll create, design, rehearse and then perform a self-devised play inspired by the elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Air. As a group you might: - Create your own characters and help shape the story - Make sets, props, costumes and puppets - Explore sound and music, creating soundscapes and an original song together - Develop acting and storytelling skills - Work collaboratively - Rehearse and perform on stage at the Barn Theatre The week is designed to encourage imagination, confidence and teamwork, with young people involved in every stage of the creative process. No previous theatre experience is required – just curiosity, creativity and a willingness to play. We want every child and young person to have a positive experience with us. This activity is designed for participants who are comfortable taking part with a smaller level of support, as we’re unable to provide dedicated 1:1 support. If your child has additional learning or support needs, please get in touch before booking so we can discuss how we may be able to support them. Ages: 8–11 years Dates: Monday 24–Friday 28 August 2026 Final Performance: Friday 28 August at the Barn Theatre to friends and family For more information please call 01424 559020 or email office@thebrightfoundation.org.uk
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Epilepsy trained
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Assist with personal care and toileting
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Wheelchair accessible site
Autism awareness trained
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentors
The Bright Foundation
Inspiring young minds through the arts
The Bright Foundation is an arts education charity founded by Academy Award winning costume designer John Bright. They offer a programme of life enhancing creative learning to children and young people, particularly those experiencing disadvantage. The programme includes school visits, summer schools, performance projects, cross-curricular learning, wellbeing retreats, volunteering, family festivals, skills training, and career support. The Barn Theatre and Museum is set in 24 acres in a rural location just outside Hastings. The Barn Theatre is a 50 seat children’s theatre and workshop studio that presents inspirational puppet shows and theatre productions to children, young people and their families. The adjoining museum showcases John Bright’s personal collection of period toys, puppets and theatre sets dating from the 18th century to the present day. The Benbow Arts Space in St Leonards-on-Sea offers a programme to support young people between the ages of 11-21 to pursue their training and career ambitions, inspired by John Bright’s Early Cinema Exhibition.
East Sussex County Council HAF Team
ESCC HAF Team
ESCC distribute DfE funding to support this provision.
Practicalities
Some of the activities may be outside and movement based so please wear trainers and comfortable clothing suitable for the weather. We are based in a rural location that is not served by public transport. Please let us know if you need any support in travelling to and from the Barn Theatre and Museum each day. We welcome all and endeavour to be accessible for everyone. Please be sure to tell us about your access needs when you book
Learning aim
Aim 1
To develop skills and confidence in Performance, Art, Storytelling, Sound, and Collaboration.
Pricing information
Ticket name8-11 year old (PAID)
Price£150
Ticket name8-11 year old (HAF)
Price£0
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Where we'll be
The Bright Foundation, Rodgers Farm, Stonestile Lane, Westfield, East Sussex, TN354PH
WHAT’S PROVIDED
Drinks
Equipment
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector

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Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy
Our cancellation policy comes into effect two weeks before the start date of the project. Please let us know at the earliest opportunity if your child is no longer able to come. As places are limited, we are not in a position to refund if your child’s participation is cancelled any closer to this date, unless we can fill the space.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.