Young Company Summer Acting Programme – The Great Gatsby Immersive Theatre Project
2026-08-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2LU
“In his blue gardens men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.”
Jump into the roaring 20’s through this 2 week programme is for young performers aged 14-18 years. Over 10 days participants will create their own immersive theatre performance of the legendary tale of The Great Gatsby.
Students will work with industry professionals to create site specific magic in our art deco theatre. Covering devising, page to stage, costume design, Charleston dance, and a trip to London to visit a live theatre performance.
The Final works will be a performance to the public the evening of Friday 7th August.
Through this programme participants will complete a Bronze Arts Award, which is a nationally recognised qualification for arts participant; the cost of which is included in the participation cost.
This programme runs Monday to Friday 27th July – 7th August 10am – 4.30pm.
Programme participation fee is £200 per young person.
The fee includes all sessions, transport and tickets for the Theatre Trip, and 2 tickets to the final performance.

COME AS YOU ARE – a group for people affected by bereavement
2026-08-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-11 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-18 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-25 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-01 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-08 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-15 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-09-22 12:30 - 14:30 and 5 more dates | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you affected by bereavement?
Would you like to find:

Creativity
Community
Connection

This programme will offer a range of creative activities to support wellbeing and connection. This might involve art, music, storytelling, playing games – the participants will choose the activities themselves, with no pressure to create and no experience needed.
We will offer a warm, welcoming space with free tea and biscuits and the freedom for people to ‘come as you are’.
To join please self-refer by contacting creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or call 01892 554097.

Monday Murders - 12 week creative writing course
2026-08-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-31 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-07 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-14 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-21 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-28 10:30 - 12:30 and 2 more dates | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Registrations for this course are now closedAre you neurodivergent?
Would you like to explore crime writing in a friendly, supportive group?
This free 12 week course will take you through the stages of crafting a story:

creating a main character
setting your story
devising the perfect criminal mastermind

and much more!
As well as developing your skills, the course will offer you the chance to gain valuable
feedback on your writing. You do not need any previous writing experience, just a desire to develop your skills.
The group is based on discussion and learning together to develop. There is no pressure to write in the group, you can write in your own time and share what you have created if you choose.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to join this group.
For more information and to book your place please contact creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or pop into The Amelia.
Spaces are limited.

Young Creatives - Documentary Making Intensive
2026-10-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-28 10:00 - 16:00
Calling video journalists of the future! This is your chance to have fun and learn some brilliant skills!
This immersive and exciting 3 day course will take you through the process of creating your own documentary, you will produce and direct your own short documentary on a local issue, giving your voice and work a platform from which to be heard.
From writing a script to filming your documentary, you will have the chance to have your say on a local issue.
This collaborative, ideas-based programme will provide hands-on, practical experience with industry professionals and local experts, building participants technical filmmaking skills, as well as Storytelling and narrative skills, research, Critical Thinking and Critical Reasoning skills, as well as leadership, creative problem-solving and presentation skills.
Limited spaces available. Book early to avoid diappointment.
A documentary film is a filmed story concerning factual topics (i.e. someone or something). These films are created to convey opinions, challenge ideas and to inform your audience.
This course is aimed at young people aged 13-19
Online pre-course info session Thursday 15th October 5pm
Your purchase today helps to support our work and enables The Amelia to continue to provide free access to the arts, culture, learning and creative health programmes for everyone in our community. Thank You!
