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The Actors Temple
‘The Actors Temple is a “studio” offering professional actors, directors and writers a unique training opportunity to develop and produce exceptional work.’
Organisation co-directed by Ellie Zeegen who appeared in Speeding and Touchy Feely.
Bristol Old Vic
'...a renowned regional producing company with an acclaimed worldwide reputation for quality at the heart of British theatre.'
The British Theatre Guide
'...an independent web site which aims to inform and entertain lovers of British Theatre throughout the world. It carries news and essential information, as well as a host of Internet and other resources for UK theatre-lovers.'
Cardiff University
School of English, Communication and Philosophy offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing.
Doollee
'...a database of playwrights and plays produced / published in English since 1956.'
Playwrights on the Web
'...an international database of playwrights and their websites, offering directors, producers and publishers a convenient way to find new plays and fresh talent.'
QEH Theatre
210 seat theatre in Bristol offering 'a wide-ranging and exciting programme of theatre, music and dance.'
Southwest Scriptwriters
Probably the best writers' group in the world...
TAPS
TAPS, the Skillset-supported charity dedicated to nurturing new scriptwriting talent through unique courses and workshops. Courses included Full Length Script Development, Television Sitcom and, new for 2006, the ITV-backed Nations and Regions courses.
TAPS also runs courses aimed at industry professionals. New for professionals this season is the Continuing Series Workshop, designed to help established writers make the move from 30-minute to 60-minute returning series.
Theatre West
'Theatre West was formed in 1990 by Joint Artistic Directors Alison Comley and Ann Stiddard with the aim of producing exciting, innovative and, above all, accessible theatre.
'Our first productions were at the Showboat pub on Gloucester Road in Bristol. In 1997 we worked with the brewery Scottish and Newcastle to convert the function room of the Alma Tavern in Clifton, Bristol into a purpose built 50 seat theatre, and made the move to our present home.
'We produce an autumn season each year focusing on late 20th century and new writing, and make an annual visit to the Studio at the Bristol Old Vic.
'We have also toured Latvia on several occasions where we have cemented strong cultural links, and have been regular visitors to the Edinburgh Fringe.'
The Tobacco Factory
'The Tobacco Factory is the last remaining part of the Old Wills Tobacco site on Raleigh Road, Southville [Bristol]. It was saved from demolition by Architect George Ferguson and through his vision has become a model of urban regeneration. It is now a multi-use building which houses Teoh's restaurant, a performing arts school, loft-style apartments, a café bar, offices and one of the most exciting performance venues in the country.'
University of Glamorgan
School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Creative Writing.
University of the West of England
'The University's Centre for the Performing Arts is for anyone at Bristol UWE with a love of the performing arts. There are opportunities for beginners as well as for more experienced performers at the Centre, and with all activities directed by professionals, everyone gains by participating. If you have not had any previous experience of the performing arts, your time at Bristol UWE could be the time to develop an existing interest.