Bloom Festival 2025

Join our Youth Theatre as they perform this fantastic double-bill as part of Bloom festival: www.theatreroyal.org/events/ginger-jones-and-the-sultans-eye-wellington-24/ 

Ginger Jones & The Sultan’s Eye: 

Performed by Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Youth Theatre 8-11s: A rip-roaring children’s adventure. It’s Indiana Jones meets Alice in Wonderland. . .with added silliness. Ginger Jones is a girl with a vivid imagination. Her stories are as wild as the hair on her head. So when her school enters a storytelling competition, there is no doubt as to whom they should turn for inspiration. . .except that Ginger Jones has lost her imagination! Join her best friend Stan West as he describes the extreme tale of their adventures during the summer holidays. Featuring talking camels, sultans and a possible ruby or two.

Wellington 24:

Performed by Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds youth Theatre 12-16s: An upbeat and empowering wartime tale about teamwork, collaboration and beating the odds. It’s 1943, World War II rages on, and the men are gone. It’s left to the ‘women in the workmen’s boots’ to pick up the pieces in the factory. They’re being relied upon to build the planes that could win the war, and they take the responsibility seriously. On this particular day, they’re attempting to build a Wellington bomber in record-breaking time: under twenty-four hours. As temperatures rise and prejudices bubble up, will they be able to pull together in time?

 

Bloom Festival – Introduction to Puppetry with Grethe Mangala Jensen

10am, 8th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/introduction-to-puppetry/

Want to learn how to create a character through puppetry? This two-hour workshop will teach you the basics of puppetry, so that you can bring your imagination to life.

 

 

 

Bloom Festival – SENsory Creative Play 13-18

2pm, 8th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/sensory-creative-play-13-18/

Dive into a world of imagination and play with our SEN (Special Educational Needs) Creative Play Workshop. These workshops are specially designed to celebrate diversity and cater to varying abilities and needs.

 

Bloom Festival – Arts & Crafts with Art Branches

10am, 10th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/arts-crafts/

Let your creativity bloom with our Arts and Crafts session, suitable for ages 5+. Explore a whole range of crafting activities in a relaxed environment, and create a piece of art to take home!

 

 

 

Bloom Festival – Improv Masterclass for Adults with Harry Kershaw

1pm, 10th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/improv-masterclass-for-adults/

Want to dive into the world of improvisation? This workshop will explore the wonderful world of improvisation through practical activities, helping participants to trust their instincts and build on their skills as physical-led performers.

 

 

 

Bloom Festival – Stage & Film Makeup Masterclass with Lorna Garside

10am, 11th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/stage-film-makeup-masterclass/

Ever wanted to be a zombie? How about an action hero? Just like getting messy? Learn how to create your own cuts, bruises and gory special effects makeup looks in this 2hr workshop with Lorna Garside.

 

 

 

Bloom Festival – Improv Masterclass for Young People with Harry Kershaw

1pm, 14th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/improv-masterclass-for-young-people/

Want to dive into the world of improvisation? This workshop for 10-17 year olds will explore the wonderful world of improvisation through practical activities, helping participants to trust their instincts and build on their skills as physical-led performers.

 

 

Bloom Festival – Directing Masterclass for Adults with Owen Calvert-Lyons

7pm, 14th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/directing-masterclass-for-adults/

Join our Artistic Director and CEO, Owen Calvert-Lyons, as he gives an insight into his process and techniques when directing Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds productions.

 

 

 

Bloom Festival – Morning Storytime with Lynn Whitehead

10am, 15th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/morning-storytime/

Allow your little people to explore the world around them through the power of stories. Here at the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds join us to delve into new worlds as we explore the beauty of storytelling.
During this time, our Greene Room Bar will also be open for parents and caregivers to enjoy a tea/coffee whilst their young people enjoy the stories being told, sessions will also include a small craft activity.

 

 

Bloom Festival – Dance Masterclass for Young People with Grace Harris

10am, 16th April: www.theatreroyal.org/events/dance-masterclass-for-young-people/

Start your day off with a fun and energetic dance workshop, learning new routines, led by highly-skilled dance practitioner, Grace Harris.

 

 

 

 

Bloom Festival – Family Choir Workshop With Tom Appleton

10am, 17th April: https://theatreroyal.org/events/family-singing-workshop/

Join us in a singing workshop here at Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds, taking you through singing exercises to get the most out your voice whilst helping you to perform songs you know and love.

 

 

Bloom Festival – Songwriting Masterclass with Kitty Morgan

1pm, 17th April: https://theatreroyal.org/events/songwriting-masterclass/

Want to try out a new way of writing? Love the idea of creating songs but don’t know where to start? Come along and develop your own songwriting abilities with professional composer and lyricist, Kitty Morgan, in a supportive and encouraging space, and write a song. No previous experience, singing skills or instruments are necessary!

 

 

 

 

Be part of Bloom festival and learn a new skill, meet new people and watch high-quality theatre.