BT Performance

Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Ages 12 – 18

BT Performance is a weekly programme for young performers who are ready to explore new theatrical styles, develop core performance skills, and build confidence on stage. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your practice further, this class offers a space to grow, experiment, and collaborate.

Each term focuses on a different theme or performance style—giving participants the chance to engage with a wide range of techniques and approaches, supported by professionals working in the creative sector.

What You Can Expect:

Practical Skills Development: Learn and refine techniques in acting, movement, devising, and ensemble work.
Creative Exploration: Experiment with a variety of genres and storytelling methods across the year.
Collaborative Performance-Making: Create original work together, culminating in small-scale sharings at Christmas and Easter, and a larger summer production in 2026.
Professional Mentoring: Receive guidance from experienced facilitators who will challenge and support your artistic growth.
Confidence & Communication: Build essential life and performance skills through a fun, inclusive, and focused environment.
Peer Connection: Join a community of young creatives who share your passion for theatre and performance.

This programme supports both creative self-expression and progression within the performing arts, offering an entry point to further opportunities at Barbican Theatre and beyond.

How to Join:

Choose your tiered term membership (£30 | £50 | £70)
Sign up via Eventbrite and complete the booking form

Buy Membership

Why we offer tiered membership:

We’re committed to making our youth programme accessible to everyone.

As a charity, we receive some funding to deliver our creative programmes – but this doesn’t cover all of our costs. To help us keep our classes affordable and open to as many young people as possible, we've introduced a tiered pricing structure for our termly membership.

Here’s how it works:

Everyone gets the same great classes, led by professional artists.
You choose the price that feels right for your family.
If you’re in a position to give a little more, you can opt for the 'Help Us' tier to support the programme’s long-term sustainability.

It’s a simple 'Help Us, Help You' approach – you choose what you can afford, and every contribution goes directly into keeping our programme inclusive and high-quality.

Bursaries available
We also offer no-questions-asked bursaries for families who need extra support. Please speak to Dulcie for more information.

Thank you for helping us keep Barbican Theatre Youth a vibrant and welcoming space for every young person who wants to explore their creativity.