Event start date: 13/07/2026
Location: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Downside Road
Course dates
Monday 13th July – Friday 18th September 2026
Bank Holiday closure on Mon 31st Aug
Course fee
£5,700
Age requirement
18+
Application deadline
Friday 1st May 2026
Course overview
What is the Acting Summer Foundation?
A ten-week, full-time intensive course designed to give you a true conservatoire experience at one of the UK’s leading drama schools.
You’ll follow a programme that mirrors the training of our BA and MFA students, working closely with BOVTS tutors and visiting professionals from the world of theatre, film, and TV industries.
What training is included?
Classes include acting, movement, voice, dialect, singing, improvisation, stage combat, and scene study techniques. Training is delivered through a mix of practical performance projects and masterclasses.
Who’s it for?
For anyone aiming to pursue acting professionally, develop their craft or explore what degree-level conservatoire training could be like.
Our Environment
At BOVTS, we challenge our students to push their creative boundaries and become the best version of themselves, all within a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages exploration and risk-taking.
Location
Based in the heart of Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and creative cities, we’re proud to be part of a vibrant artistic community where ideas thrive.