Vamos Theatre’s Elevate Taster Workshop

For information in BSL about Elevate follow this link.
Are you an Early Career Artist interested in non-verbal, physical story telling? Have you tried full mask performance before? Fancy the chance to be part of Vamos Theatre’s Elevate 2026 FREE four-day training residency in mask and physical theatre? Then come and join the UK’s leading full mask company, Vamos Theatre, for a taster session.

Vamos Theatre’s Elevate programme trains and inspires the next generation of artists from diverse communities across the UK (18 years +). The programme is open to all, but we are especially interested in meeting artists from ethnic minority backgrounds, deaf artists or those whose finances might be a barrier to accessing training opportunities.

The first stage, open to all, is a free full mask taster session where you can immerse yourself in Vamos Theatre’s approach to mask theatre, creating physical character and devising non-verbal theatre that connects and moves audiences.

From these nationwide taster workshops, Vamos Theatre selects a group of artists to attend a free residency in October 2026, where you’ll receive intensive training and space to create a public performance. All Elevate graduates will become part of our Alumni and be offered opportunities for further online and in-person training in the future.

The taster workshop at Bristol Old Vic will be delivered by deaf artist Ciaran O’Breen in BSL and translated into English. The Autumn residency (19th-22nd Oct) will be delivered in BSL and English and fully translated for deaf and hearing artists.

Reviews:

"Looking back, for anybody starting out, I can’t recommend Elevate enough - it’s a place where early-career artists aren’t just taught, but truly nurtured. Vamos Theatre welcomes anyone, no matter their background, giving every participant the chance to grow creatively and professionally. "
Jude Powell, Bridgerton actor, deaf performer and Elevate Early Career Artist 2025

"Incredible, invigorating, life changing, unforgettable "
Scarlett Rolls, Vamos Emerging Artists Programme 2024

Vamos Theatre's Elevate programme 2026 is supported by The Garrick Club Charitable Trust and Arts Council England

www.vamostheatre.co.uk

Over 18s only