BUDDING thespians can develop their art at special Saturday theatre classes being staged by Bolton School and the Octagon Theatre.

The school and the theatre are teaming up to offer special sessions to young people who are interested in acting, theatre, scriptwriting - and making new friends.

The workshops will start in the autumn term and places are fully-funded for young people aged 10-14-years-old who meet the criteria, including demonstrating a particular interest in theatre.

Young people will work with theatre experts, explore their favourite books and classic texts to bring bring them to life from the page to the stage.

They will also learn about acting and directing.

Project phases will last for 10 weeks, with some additional dates or longer sessions agreed in advance when working towards performances.

To taster sessions will take place in the summer.If the classes in the Autumn are over-subscribed, priority will be given to those that attended the taster days.

To find out more visit https://www.boltonschool.org/i-am-looking-for/school-information/news/octagon-and-school-offer-saturday-theatre-classes/