Be part of Coventry Belgrade – a co-created theatre, where diversity powers storytelling.
New term, new talent! It’s time to welcome a new cohort of participants into the Belgrade Theatre family!
Applications and booking are now officially open for our Belgrade HUBs (ages 11-50+), Media Academy (ages 18+), and Belgrade Ensemble (ages 19-30).
Whether you’re interested in performing, developing theatre skills, creating short films, or simply making new friends and discovering a new hobby, we’ve got something for you to get involved with here at the Belgrade.
We’ll provide the workshops, drama classes, support and mentors – YOU bring the ideas, energy, enthusiasm and talent!
BELGRADE THEATRE HUBS
Theatre Hubs are the Belgrade’s in-house programme of weekly drama workshops for children, young people and older adults.
In a creative and supportive space, participants will learn skills, explore new and different forms of theatre, find out more about career opportunities within the arts, gain access to the inner workings of a regional theatre, and work together alongside professional artists to make a high-quality theatre, as well as having fun and forming new friendships along the way.
We currently run three Theatre Hubs, in addition to our termly acting classes for the following ages:
11-14s (KS3: school years 7, 8 & 9)
14-19s (KS4 & 5+: school years 10+)
Over 50s
Annual membership fee is £200, full and partial bursaries are available.
Find out more and book your place now
The Belgrade Ensemble is a free eleven month training programme for early career performance artists looking to develop their craft alongside the Belgrade’s Creative Director Corey Campbell and Associate Director Jay Zorenti-Nakhid.
This is a training opportunity for local performers interested in developing and honing their practice. Participants will train together and work on 2 exciting major projects on the Belgrade’s stages; the first being the opportunity to be in the ensemble cast for the Belgrade’s production of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Corey Campbell in February/March 2025, followed by a text-based/scripted performance project as part of our See it First programme in July 2025
‘The Ensemble has been wholly incremental to my development as a creative and allowed me to challenge, explore and innovate my practice alongside likeminded creatives.” – Belgrade Ensemble 2023/24 Participant
“It has helped me build long lasting relationships in the creative world, share aligned visions, I’ve learnt how to devise, and face, and overcome challenging situations. #Ensemble4Evs.” – Belgrade Ensemble 2023/24 Participant
Are you a lover of film and video production, aged 18+, and want to learn more? If yes, then the Belgrade Digital Media Academy is for you!
Led by industry professionals, join our Digital Media Academy programme and learn how to take your ideas from script to screen. We provide the resources; you bring the creativity.
Media Academy is a 20-week programme, free to all participants.
Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker or just curious about the digital world, come join us, unlock your creative potential, and gain practical experience in the exciting realm of digital media production.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the Academy. It’s been creative and fun, and I really appreciate the time and opportunities that were given. It’s amazing, to see the passion reignite in some areas that I never thought would pass my mind. I’m thankful and ready to go out there with more knowledge and confidence within my crafts.”– Spring 2024 Media Academy participant
“For a free crash course in filmmaking, it was absolutely one of the best courses I’ve ever attended!”– Spring 2024 Media Academy participant
