Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Autumn Specials 2026
Join us this autumn for exciting Saturday afternoon workshops for ages 11–18. Develop your performing arts skills, make new friends and enjoy a fun, creative experience.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturdays 7, 14 & 21 November 2026
- Course times:
- 2pm–4pm
- Age:
- 11–18
- Fees:
- £29 per Saturday or £20 per Saturday if you currently attend a Guildhall Young Artists centre
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Wellington School, Wellington, Somerset
Afternoon workshops in Music, Drama & Production Arts
Curious about what it's like to be part of Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton?
Our Autumn Specials offer the perfect opportunity to experience a Saturday at GYA Taunton, meet our tutors and students, and explore your creativity in a welcoming and inspiring environment.
Ideal for students in Years 7–13 (or ages 11–18), these unique workshops cover a range of specialist disciplines, including Stage Lighting, Opera Singing and Acting with Masks. Read on to discover more about each workshop.
Places are limited so early sign up is encouraged. Book your place now.
When: Saturday 7 November, 2–4pm
Where: Wellington School, Wellington
This hands-on workshop offers a fun introduction to stage lighting and stage management.
Guided by Nick Peel, lecturer in Lighting Design and Technology at Guildhall School, students will explore professional lighting equipment and gain practical experience of life behind the scenes.
When: Saturday 14 November, 2–4pm
Where: Wellington School, Wellington
This energetic and accessible workshop is the perfect introduction to the world of opera singing. Led by opera soloist and vocal teacher Elizabeth Donovan, students will explore the children’s chorus Avec la garde montante from Act I of Bizet’s Carmen.
Alongside learning the music, students will develop skills in movement, characterisation, storytelling and ensemble performance. The workshop will culminate in a performance showcasing the music and techniques explored throughout the workshop.
When: Saturday 21 November, 2–4pm
Where: Wellington School, Wellington
Discover the art of acting with masks in this fun and imaginative workshop led by Bex Livermore, an experienced actor, director and drama practitioner.
Drawing on over 15 years of professional performance experience across theatre, film and theatre-in-education, Bex will introduce students to mask work, helping them explore character, movement and storytelling in exciting new ways.
This workshop is strictly limited to 8 places.
Join us for an Autumn Special workshop
Sign up nowWhat you need to know
Wellington School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT.
Students will have access to their music, drama and stage facilities, including Southside Theatre, Great Hall and Chapel.
Saturday 7, 14 and 21 November, 2–4pm. Drop-off by 1.45pm and pick-up from 4pm–4.30pm.
Students might like to bring a drink and a snack for the afternoon.
For the Acting with Masks workshop, it is recommended participants wear comfortable clothing and, if possible, a hoodie. Theatrical masks will be provided for the workshop.
Please contact us by emailing gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk if you have questions about what to bring.
Fees:
The cost of the Autumn Specials is £29 per student per Saturday, or £20 per student per Saturday if you currently attend a Guildhall Young Artists centre.
Bursaries:
Means-tested fees bursaries are available and will enable eligible students to have some or all of their workshop fees paid. Please let us know as soon as possible, by emailing gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk, if you are interested in applying for a bursary.
Please refer to our finance and funding page for more information.
