Learning & Participation

There’s a load more on offer at the Centre than a sit down theatre experience.  As well as the Donald Gordon Theatre and Weston Studio programme there is a selection of year-round opportunities for schools and communities - young and old, all aimed at enabling our visitors to get closer to art.  As well as a range of show-linked activity that changes season to season, there is a host ongoing opportunities that people can come along and get involved with.  Here’s a taste of what we have on offer but if you require any further information on specific events, activities relating to a particular show, or just a chat about what we might be able to offer you then feel free to get in touch.

Perform on the Glanfa stage
Would you like to show off your talents at Wales Millennium Centre?
We offer lunch time, week day slots for Emerging Artists on our foyer stage where we provide a platform for up and coming talent. Your performance could involve music, dance, singing, poetry and last anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour. If you are looking for a performance opportunity then please contact education@wmc.org.uk We book slots 4 months in advance.

Tour & Talk package
If you are interested in getting into the arts then we might be able to help.  In the same vein if you work with young people who need more details for coursework or information about theatre in general or are simply interested in learning more about the arts then we are always open to offering as much information as we can give you.
We can offer groups a backstage tour of the Centre and a talk on any area at the Centre from a specialist member of our staff - from Marketing to Events Management, Programming to Education, Technical to Front of House. We can tailor the talk to your groups needs and to address particular questions and objectives.
Pricing for the Tour & Talk package is £6 per head for individuals / small groups, £5.50 for 25+, £5.00 for 50+

Show Visits / Workshops
If you’d like to book as a group to come and see a particular show in either the Donald Gordon Theatre or the Weston Studio you can do so directly through our groups sales team via the main ticket office number, 029 2063 6464. You can usually claim good discounts when booking for more than 10 people and some visiting companies will offer workshops linked to the show so it’s always worth enquiring when booking.

Teacher Training Days
Working with Careers Wales, the Centre hold teacher training days looking at particular areas within the arts. In 2010 we hope to offer training days focusing on 3 areas; Technical: How to put on a show at your school; Movement: How to choreograph your school show; Shakespeare: Dissecting Shakespeare for the classroom.

For information on other participatory activities including tea dances; commuter classes; pre-school music sessions and plenty more check out the Activities & Events page on the website.

Youth Clubs

If we were to run a youth club, what activities would you be interested in?

Contact details:

Learning & Participation Team
Sarah Pellow, Learning & Participation Manager 
Phone: 029 2063 4632

Jane Collins, Learning & Participation Officer
Phone: 029 2063 4674

Email: education@wmc.org.uk