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You’re aged up to 18, you’re creative, but you’re bored - there’s nothing to do, right? Wrong! Here’s just a flavour of what you can do to hone those skills and kickstart that creative career you dream of.
Performing on stage
Check these out, courtesy of the Wycombe Swan theatre at wycombeswan.co.uk.
Junior Youth Theatre £80 a term (or £45 for half a term) and is for ages 7 - 12. Mondays until 23rd November, 5.30 - 7pm in the Oak Room.
Senior Youth Theatre £90 a term (or £50 for half a term) and is for ages 12 - 18. Mondays until 23rd November, 7 - 9pm in the Oak Room.
West End Experience Monday, 15th - Friday, 19th February 2027 (half term). Ages 8 - 18. Fee £215 (a small number of bursaries are available). Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply curious about theatre, West End Experience gives you the ultimate opportunity to train and perform with West End professionals. Following five days of the ultimate experience in musical theatre training, you will get to perform scenes, songs and dances from a selection of fantastic West End shows in the “Grand Finale Showcase” on the Swan’s main stage alongside top West End stars!
Come and experience a live symphony orchestra – for FREE!
If you’re under 18 and curious about classical music, learning an instrument or simply want to experience something different, Wycombe Sinfonia would love to welcome you.
High Wycombe’s local symphony orchestra performs three concerts a year, usually in March, May and October at All Saints church in the town centre. Under-18s can attend concerts completely free.
They want to see more young people in their audience listening and discovering a live orchestra on your doorstep.
Find out about their next concert: wycombesinfonia.co.uk.
After school art club at Wycombe Arts Centre
Normally running on Tuesdays 4.15 - 5.30pm, these classes are run in the café section of the centre by professional artist, Jane Peacock. Explore painting, sculpting, textiles, printmaking and more. These sessions for children aged 6+ help to build confidence, enhance social skills and develop creativity. Materials and art supplies are provided. Parents/carers should stay throughout – the café is open!
Tickets can be purchased from wycombeartscentre.com or call 01494 445517.
Arts events galore
Check out the We Make Wycombe hub, next to Costa. Home to free exhibitions, classes and workshops of all sorts. Visit wemakewycombe.org. They are here to connect, support and showcase all of Wycombe’s diverse creativity. That could include you. Why not stage your own exhibition or art installation?
