Drama and musicals are among the Centre’s principal year-round activities, involving people of all ages and abilities, professional and amateur, who make full use of the Centre’s fully equipped 158 seat theatre.Productions are organised mainly through the Music and Drama Group which stages a core of four shows a year, from a regular winter pantomime in January, a spring play, a summer show and an autumn play. A Christmas music event is staged in most years.The Music and Drama Group meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings during rehearsals for shows, from 7.30pm in the Theatre.The Youth Theatre consists of workshops run by experienced and professional tutors in all aspects of theatre, with an opportunity to be involved in the annual pantomime and other productions throughout the year. We have sessions for ages 7-11, 11-16 and 16-20 years, regardless of ability or experience. youththeatre@shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk
