Summer School with Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

Families searching for summer holiday childcare in Suffolk now have an exciting new option with our brand-new series of summer schools for 2026.

Designed and led by our Creative Learning team, this fantastic series of three weeks of workshops to teach young people new skills, build confidence and meet new people, these week-long courses combine high-quality childcare with creativity, education and fun to help support parent and guardians in the summer holidays.

Running across the summer holidays, we’re offering three distinct courses tailored to different interests and age groups:

Adventurer Academy invites 8-11s to step into imaginative worlds, combining drama, games and storytelling in a playful and engaging environment.

10am-4pm, 10th-14th August

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Hello Adventurer,

Your quest, should you choose to accept it, is:

– To spend a week as an explorer-in-training in a mysterious, ever-changing world.
– Unlock clues through drama, music and storytelling.
– Invent characters, design magical realms and make choices that shape the adventure.
– At week’s end, families are invited inside to discover the world you’ve created…

Pack your imagination. Trust your instincts. The adventure awaits…

 

Theatre Makers focuses on creativity and collaboration, encouraging 12-16s to devise their own work and explore how theatre is created from the ground up.

10am-4pm, 17th-21st August

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Spend your summer holiday diving into an exciting summer school experience where creativity takes centre stage! In just five action-packed days, you’ll team up with a brilliant group of young creatives to imagine, create, and perform a brand-new piece of theatre – from the very first spark of an idea to the final curtain call. Guided by professional theatre-makers, you’ll step into the world of real theatre-making and enjoy hands-on learning as you experience the full creative journey from start to finish. Fast-paced, collaborative, and seriously fun this is a summer you won’t forget.

 

Musical Theatre Intensive is perfect for those who love to sing, dance and act, giving 10-16s the chance to experience the energy of rehearsal and performance while developing core stage skills.

10am-4pm, 3rd-7th August

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Step into the spotlight for an unforgettable week of musical theatre magic! Join a team of professional artists: a choreographer, director, and musical director and rehearse, refine and perform a dazzling showcase in just five days. This immersive opportunity is your chance to experience the thrill of musical theatre from the inside out.

More than childcare: building confidence, creativity and community

Theatre Royal’s new summer schools offer full-day sessions led by experienced practitioners in a safe, supportive environment. All facilitators are trained and safeguarding-certified, reflecting the theatre’s long-standing commitment to working with young people across Suffolk.

Participants benefit from:

• Structured, full-day activities during working hours
• Opportunities to learn from theatre professionals
• A chance to perform or share work at the end of the week
• Development of confidence, creativity and social skills
• Making new friends

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds already works with thousands of young people each year through its education and youth theatre programmes, helping them build skills both on and off the stage.

Booking now open

With places expected to fill quickly, early booking is recommended for families looking to secure summer holiday childcare in Suffolk that is both enriching and enjoyable.