Wiltshire Autumn Camp (2024) | British Youth Music Theatre

SUNDAY 27 OCT, 1:00PM - FRIDAY 1 NOV, 3:00PM

Director: Tara Noonan
Musical Director: TBC
Choreographer: Marina Climent
Worn Out: A Retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses BY Zoe Morris and Meg McGrady

What are BYMT Camps?

BYMT Camps are six-day residential stays providing intensive, creative training in music theatre for anyone aged 11-17. They are designed for young people looking to explore their potential and develop their confidence in acting, singing, movement, writing and instrumental playing abilities. They also offer a Grade 6 Certificate in Musical Theatre accredited by Trinity College London. You'll work with top theatre professionals and create a brand-new show in just a week on these exciting residential projects. BYMT Camps do not require an audition - so get booking as it's first come, first served!

"Oyiye came back from Summer Camp a totally changed person - more resilient, more grown up, more self-confident. The following year he auditioned for BYMT productions and was succesful. His journey has been truly amazing for us all. And he has the Certificates to prove it!" Carmel Beirne-Francis, Head of Drama, Newman Catholic College, London. 

What happens on a Music Theatre Camp? You will - 

  • Create and perform a brand new musical based around a theme or concept facilitated by a professional theatre director
  • Develop skills in drama, acting, singing, movement, lyric writing and instrumental playing
  • Work with a professional artistic team - we only employ experienced working theatre professionals to deliver these courses
  • Boost your confidence, self-esteem and teamwork - social skills you'll use everyday and forever
  • Gain a Grade 6 certificate in Musical Theatre in Production - Trinity College examiners attend every performance to assess the groups achievements
  • Contribute to Arts Award or Duke of Edinburgh Award - build our Easter Camps into your other award schemes to build your portfolio
  • Make friends with like-minded people from different backgrounds - and stay in touch for years into the future 
  • Stay away from home in university or boarding school - we provide plenty of food and 24-hour pastoral care!

Working with Worn Out: A Retelling of the 12 Dancing Princesses

Come and explore the story of the 12 Princesses, who escape at night to find freedom and dance until their shoes are worn, and their Father the King, desperately trying to keep order and avoid a revolution. We will create characters, try out new songs and discover the dance styles that best tell this fantastical fairy-tale.

The camp will involve workshops in singing, acting, movement and storytelling through devising, as well as rehearsals for creating a new telling of the 12 Dancing Princesses. There will also be a cabaret night and a film night for everyone to enjoy.

What participants say

“It gave me the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities” Annabel, 12, Kent

"I don't know if anything will ever be as amazing as my time with BYMT! Thank you to everyone - cast, crew and chaperones" Kane, 12, Plymouth

"BYMT produces friends from different backgrounds and cultures. It bridges gaps between people who might never cross paths" Felix, 16, Birmingham

Venue: Warminster School

Website: www.warminsterschool.org.uk
Address: Church St, Warminster BA12 8PJ
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Warminster School is a boarding and day school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18, consisting of a pre-prep, prep and senior school. Whether in prep school or sixth form, life at Warminster is a busy one, filled with academic and co-curricular activity, discovery and adventure.

Full board will be provided at this accommodation, including three full meals a day.

Course Fees

BYMT courses are heavily subsidised by Arts Council England as well as various other brilliant funders, and as a not-for-profit organisation the course fees help us to cover our costs. The course fee covers full board accommodation, the highest quality tuition, and 24-hour pastoral care.

There are three ways you can pay your course fee: (1) In full OR (2) A deposit with three subsequent instalments OR (3) Extended Payment Plans for as little as £67.50 per month. Please contact cerysjones@bymt.org to find out more.

Domestic students - £675 (deposit: £225), domestic is classified as British/Irish taxpayers.
Overseas students - £775 (deposit: £325), overseas is classified as non-British/Irish taxpayers, living outside UK or Ireland.

How to book?   

Book Online: Directly through this page!

Book by Phone: If you would like to book your camp with one of the BYMT team, please call us on: 020 8563 7725  

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