The Young Critics Juniors Scheme recently ran a creative writing workshop at Newton Primary,Porthcawl,Bridgend.

The workshop was supported by poet Rhian Edwards and Literature Wales.

The YC JR's wrote a series of poems as a response to the production a selection of which are posted below.They also used a comic book format to illustrate their own personal highlights from the production.

If you are an organisation that works with young people and you would be…

We are currently developing the Young Critics scheme for Primary aged children, to get their feedback on work which is created for their age group.We are currently experimenting with a range of response methods.We are particularly keen to develop the use of Apps to respond to the Arts in Wales.

This links with ACW's Young Creators Strategy for Children,Young People and the Arts.…

Remedy your arts funding needs at the surgery

Please note appointments must be booked 

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts Development team is hosting an Arts Council of Wales funding surgery between 10am…

A scheme designed to enhance the critical writing skills of local young people has helped a Bridgend resident secure her dream role. Rachel Williams has recently been awarded the post of stage editor at Buzz magazine. Rachel has been attending the Bridgend Young Critics’ Scheme run by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts and Community…

 We require an MC/Compere for a community event in Bridgend On Sun the 9th of October working 1-5pm.

The work will entail making the general public aware of activities provided during the afternoon.

If you are interested please contact 

Guy ODonnell

Arts Development Officer, BCBC

guy.odonnell@bridgend.gov.uk

07977119074

Thank You

Rachel and Chelsey, two of the Young Critics recently gave a presentation on the scheme at The National Rural Touring Conference. 

This article is in todays Western Mail, thanks to the Western Mail and Karen Price for supporting Arts activity in Bridgend.

As the Royal Welsh College of …

Hi I am working on a community arts project at the moment and was thinking of using one of the self book publication websites such as blurb 

http://www.blurb.com/uk/?ce=google_eu_brand_blurb&gclid=CNS80J-E-6gCFQoY4QodelcKTg

or macs iphotos book creation tools…

Just seen this on ACW site the closing date is Fri the 20th !

They are also advertising for a Youth Theatre Tutor and Admin staff,3 jobs in total.

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Bridgend Young Critics’ Scheme secures funding

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts and Community Development  Department has been successful in securing funding from Arts Council Wales to develop the Bridgend Young Critics’ Scheme which aims to develop and showcase the voices of young people, encouraging them to think critically about the theatrical or musical productions they see.



Rachel Williams, a young critic from Bridgend said: “Being a young critic has…

March 18th to April 16th 2011

On March 18th, the Society of British Theatre Designers will present the 2011 National Exhibition ‘Transformation and Revelation’ UK Design for Performance 2007 - 2011.

This is a unique opportunity to preview this extraordinary collection of work before it travels, in part, to represent the UK at the 2011 Prague…

As part of the Young Critics Scheme we have been looking to develop the voices of our younger audience members. If a show for young people is reviewed more often than not this is by an adult, we are keen to involve younger people in this process. 

We think there is great potential for getting young people involved in this dialogue and ran a short workshop last week with the support of Theatr na n'og at Barry Memorial Hall . …

Outreach Producer (Maternity Cover)

Purpose of role

The Outreach Producer is an essential role in the Outreach team at Bristol Old Vic, responsible for producing all Outreach productions and projects under the lead of the Director of Outreach and managing the Department’s day-to-day administration.…

Hi if any one is interested can they please contact Andy, contact below,

This new Fevered Sleep show looks good

http://www.feveredsleep.co.uk/current-projects/and-the-rain-falls-down/