Burrell Theatre Drama Workshops

Looking for drama workshops in Truro where children can build confidence, develop performance skills and experience the excitement of live theatre? Truro School’s Burrell Theatre Drama Workshops offer an inspiring two-day theatre experience for children aged 7–13 years.

Led by experienced theatre practitioner Steph Richardson, these popular holiday drama workshops encourage children to explore acting, storytelling, movement and creativity while working towards a final performance for family and friends. Previous productions have included adaptations of The Jungle Book and Alice in Wonderland, giving young performers the opportunity to bring well-loved stories to life on stage.

Hosted in the professional surroundings of The Burrell Theatre, children will experience the excitement of rehearsing and performing in a real theatre, complete with professional lighting and sound.

What’s Included?

Throughout the two-day workshop, participants will take part in a wide range of engaging drama activities, including:

• Acting and character development
• Storytelling and script work
• Choreography and creative movement
• Physical theatre
• Freeze-frame and improvisation exercises
• Soundscape creation
• Prop and costume making
• Team-building and performance games
• Rehearsals and live performance preparation

By the end of the workshop, children will have created and performed their own exciting theatrical production for family and friends, enhanced by professional theatre lighting and sound.

No previous drama, dance or theatre experience is required — just enthusiasm, creativity and a willingness to get involved.

What Children Will Gain

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Develop confidence and presentation skills
• Improve teamwork and communication
• Build creativity and imagination
• Explore movement and performance techniques
• Learn stagecraft and theatre skills
• Create props and costume pieces for performance
• Perform on stage in a professional theatre environment

All activities are designed specifically for children aged 7–13 years and delivered in a supportive, inclusive and energetic atmosphere.

About Steph Richardson

Steph Richardson is an experienced Drama, Dance and English educator with nearly 30 years of teaching experience. Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions as Head of Dance and Head of Drama in several large secondary schools and has worked extensively within youth theatre and performing arts education.

Steph has collaborated with local dance and drama schools to deliver musical theatre programmes and community productions for primary-aged children. She has also worked as a drama practitioner with the renowned Minack Theatre, leading workshops both on-site and in schools as part of Shakespeare Week initiatives.

Alongside her teaching career, Steph works as a freelance theatre practitioner, delivering bespoke drama workshops, school programmes and themed performance events. She is also an examiner for AQA GCSE Drama and currently teaches Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 at Helston Community College.

Her passion for theatre, creativity and youth performance ensures every workshop is engaging, inclusive and inspiring for young performers.

About The Burrell Theatre

The Burrell Theatre is Truro School’s dedicated 170-seat theatre and performance venue. Equipped with professional lighting and sound systems, the theatre provides an authentic performance experience for aspiring young actors.

The venue is supported by a Theatre Manager and Technical Services Manager and includes rehearsal spaces, technical facilities, costume storage and props resources. Throughout the year, The Burrell Theatre hosts school productions, community performances and professional touring shows.

Workshop Details

Location
The Burrell Theatre, Truro School

Dates
Summer 2026 performance details to be confirmed.

Monday 24 August 2026

Tuesday 25  August 2026

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Time
8:30am – 5:00pm

Age Range
7–13 years

Cost
To be confirmed

Supervision, Health and Welfare

Children are supervised throughout the workshop by experienced staff who are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment.

All staff members hold enhanced DBS checks and are responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of participants throughout the day. Should a child become unwell, parents or guardians will be contacted immediately.

What to Bring

Participants should bring:

• Comfortable clothing suitable for movement and drama activities
• Comfortable footwear
• A healthy packed lunch
• Snacks for the day
• A refillable water bottle

Please note: Truro School operates a strict no-nuts policy.

What to Expect

Arrival

Children should arrive at The Burrell Theatre between 8:30am and 8:45am for registration.

Collection

Children should be collected from The Burrell Theatre between 4:45pm and 5:00pm.

If you need to collect your child earlier, please notify a member of staff during registration. A late collection charge of £5 per child will apply after 5:00pm.

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