There are four drama groups based at Bedworth Arts Centre which are specifically for children of 8 years to young adults. 

The tutor for all the sessions is Gwynneth Wright, who is a qualified drama teacher.

Startup is for young people aged 8 - 11 years and as the name implies, it is for those just starting out in drama.

A session of drama skills and games that can lead to other groups or stand alone.  These sessions are useful for character building and working as a team.  An informal atmosphere helps bring children out of themselves whilst enjoying a rewarding hobby.  This group is a continuation of the successful 'SHOUT' programme that Bedworth Arts Centre run during the school summer holidays.  New members are always welcome. 

Mondays - 5.30 - 6.45 pm.      Cost:- £2.50 / Session.

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A new drama group for children aged 11 years + formed from the ever-increasing waiting list for the Wednesday group.

Tuesdays - 5.30pm - 7.15pm.   Cost:- £2.50 / Session

AIM (Art in Motion) caters for children aged 11 years +.  Whilst there is an emphasis on enhancing oral techniques, the members are encouraged to develop their personal and social skills.  Activities include improvisation, interpretative dance, mime and body language, vocalization and speech and script work. 

AIM has always been very popular, so popular that people refuse to leave and there is always a waiting list for places.  

Wednesdays  - 5.30pm - 7.15pm.   Cost:- £2.50 / Session

LABYRINTH (Theatre Group) is aimed at the older level of  14 years upwards. The group takes on new members as old ones leave, and although we are saddened by the loss of old members, we look forward to welcoming new friends.  It  is an ideal opportunity for budding young  Bedworth actors to improve and develop their theatrical skills in all its many forms which include:- dance, improvisation, acting, music, mime, narration and character building. However, if your particular interest in the theatre is not on the stage, members use their time here to develop other theatrical skills like direction, producing, lighting, sound stage management, props and costume design.

LABYRINTH stages annual productions, usually in May, as well as other smaller theatre productions such as cabarets and improvisation evenings.  Following the success of 'Masque of the Red Death'. Labyrinth staged a devised production in 2004. 'Missing Presumed Damned' was a modern reworking of the Legend of Faust. In 2005 their production was 'At Break of Day' by Noel Grieg. The story of 2 soldiers returning from the battlefront. Another devised production in 2006 telling the story of Akhenater - life and 'Death of a Pharaoh'. Labyrinth is currently working on a variation of the Sleeping Beauty story entitled 'A Very Long Sleep Indeed' which will be performed on the 16th and 117th of May 2008 (sponsored by Nuneaton Lions, NBBC Community Plan and WCC Positive About Young People).

Who's in charge? - Tutor Gwynneth Wright has been with the group since 1996. She is qualified in Performing Arts and Education and is covered by the Protection of Children Regulations.

The Saturday morning sessions are intended to develop all the skills needed in theatre work.  Members take on responsibility for costume, make-up, lighting, sound and other back-stage activities as well as acting and direction.

LABYRINTH is affiliated to the National Association of Youth Theatres and receives support from Warwickshire Community Education Service, Warwickshire Voluntary Service, Nuneaton & Bedworth Lions and Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council.

Saturdays - 10.00am - 12.30pm.  Cost: £2.50 / Session