Community
Free Workshop – Writing a one-person show
A FREE workshop subsidised by Papatango Theatre Company and New Writing Prize, with local writer and actor Florence Espeut-Nickless.
The workshop will explore writing a one-person show, through practical exercises and discussions. It will focus on character and place and how we can draw on our own experiences in writing to empower ourselves and others.
Free Devising Theatre Workshop with Helena Middleton
Join Helena Middleton, Director of Notting Hell, for a one off workshop exploring the devising process influenced by The Wardrobe Theatre’s distinctive style of blending two unexpected stimuli to create a new and exciting piece of theatre.
Movement and Text Improvisation Workshop with Dust Ensemble
Movement and Text Improvisation Workshop for Actors, Dancers, and Performers.
From The Mud Cabaret: Birthday Party
From The Mud presents: A cabaret night featuring a variety of weird and wonderful performances from artists of Weston-Super-Mare. Music, jokes, drama, poetry - acts that defy description. Anything could happen!
Trees in Culture and Mythology
A wonderfully informative and inspiring talk by John Parker (CEO of the Arboricultural Association) in association with Weston Tree and Plant Group.
A Pier Into the Past
Volunteers and friends of the Birnbeck Regeneration Trust tell the story behind the building of the pier in a performance of words and images compiled by Dr Christopher Charlton OBE, using newspaper articles, archive images and a little light music.
Talking About the Big Questions: A Conversation with Dr Kathryn Mannix
Death is as natural as childbirth; yet, while we love to talk about babies and birth, we do everything we can to avoid thinking about death and dying. For this special event for Dying Matters Awareness Week, we are delighted to welcome to Weston-super-Mare Dr Kathryn Mannix, renowned expert on death, dying and end-of-life care and best-selling author.
Interactive Theatre NOW! – FREE Workshop
Presented by Psychonaut Theatre, this workshop is made for performance-makers at any level who are curious to learn and discover how interactive and technological elements can enrich their performance toolkit.
An Evening Exploring Songwriting
Have you ever wondered how a song is born? There’s a magic to it that remains mysterious even to the most experienced songwriter. In 'Exploring Songwriting, singer-songwriter, Phil Cooper, presents an evening of live music and spoken word, exploring the art of songwriting.
Play, Happiness & Laughter Workshop for Adults
Join us for our Play, Happiness and Laughter workshop for adults! A joyful experience designed to help you reconnect with your playful side. Led by Happiness Facilitator and performer, Mia Borthwick, (From The Mud & Me Monster). This session uses the power of play and laughter to boost wellbeing and bring more joy into your life!
Audition Technique – From Prep to Performance
In this 3 hour workshop, Jess will guide you through audition technique - from prep to performance.
Devising Theatre Workshop – 8 week Mini Course
The Wardrobe Theatre and Front Room are offering an amazing opportunity to take part in a free 8 week Devising Theatre Workshop taking place this Autumn. Over the course of 8 weeks you will be given advice, mentorship and training by experienced industry professionals as you explore the processes of devising an original piece of theatre. The course will begin on Sept 7th and run each Sunday until finishing with a sharing on Oct 26th.
These workshops have been made possible with support from Arts Council England
The Sober Sapphic Pub Quiz
Tired of attending quizzes written by straight cis-white men that are full of things only someone’s dad could answer? Have no fear; Muddled Muse’ Sober-Sapphic-Pub-Quiz is here!
BOXTROPOLIS – Cardboard Puppetry Interactive Workshop for families
Join us on Saturday 13th September for a day of imagination, construction, and community as we transform ordinary cardboard into an extraordinary city: BOXTROPOLIS!
Ages 3+
Pinkers Brewery presents: Northern Soul Dance Night
Front Room are thrilled to be teaming up with stellar local brewery Pinkers Craft Brewery to present our first ever Northern Soul Dance Night!
Professional Cardboard Puppetry Workshop
Are you aged 16–30 and passionate about puppetry or theatre design? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most exciting creatives in the field.
Imagining Beyond: The Eeriness of Place – A Talk with Mary Steadman of Dust Ensemble
The recent “Folk Horror’ revival is gaining momentum, and Dust Ensemble’s work, although not ‘horror’ per se, draws more on the Eerie to ask: What is unsettling things? Why are things not what they seem?
Listen Dance
Winter Gardens Royal Parade, Weston-super-Mare, United KingdomListen Dance is an evening of live music and dancing from Olivier Award-winning Little Bulb at THE WINTER GARDENS in Weston. Led by a genre-hopping 9-piece live band, you’ll be invited onto the dance floor to try a range of different social dances - from ceilidh to candy, disco to drum & bass, there’s even a beginner’s guide to moshing!
Power & Pride: Weston’s Annual BHM Forum 2025
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, we are thrilled to be hosting Weston’s Black History Month Forum 2025. The evening will begin with a live panel conversation hosted by Louise Hill-Davis. Guests from UHBW, Weston College, and the arts will speak about identity, culture, and community. The audience will be invited to ask questions and be part of the discussion.