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RETREATS

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Escape to the stunning North Yorkshire countryside for a retreat designed to ignite your creativity and nurture your wellbeing. Join a vibrant community of friendly creatives for hands-on workshops, expert-led masterclasses, and immersive guided retreats — all set against the peaceful backdrop of Wydale Hall.

 

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, find inspiration, or simply take a breath from the everyday, our creative breaks offer the perfect balance of learning, connection, and reflection.

SUMMER THEATRE WEEK

Summer Theatre Week Courses: Stage by Stage (18+) Build confidence and craft as you work staging a play, focusing on text, technique, and truthful performance. Shaking up Shakespeare (18+) Reimagine the Bard with fresh eyes through bold, playful approaches to voice, text, and character. Step into Clowning (18+) Get silly, take risks, and sharpen your clowning craft with games, physical play, and laugh-out-loud sessions. Playmaking (14-18) A fun, high-energy course for young creatives to build theatre skills, boost confidence, and make bold, new work together.

27 Jul - 01 Aug 2026

ACT NOW!

Step away from the noise and leap into a weekend of spontaneity, creating comedy, and creative play with Act Now — a retreat designed for improvisers and actors to master the craft of improvisation. This weekend is bursting with playful workshops, dynamic exercises, and masterclasses that will sharpen your quick-thinking, build fearless characters, and unlock your creative flow. Whether you’re new to improv or a seasoned performer, Act Now offers fresh techniques, essential tools, and the space to take risks — all within a supportive community of fellow creatives.

30 Oct - 01 Nov 2026

Costs

 

Retreat weekends cost £325 per person. Your accommodation will be an en-suite double room and all meals are included. Weekends run Friday 5pm – Sunday 2pm.

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Summer Theatre Week runs Monday 3pm – Saturday 2pm. All meals are provided. Accommodation available includes:

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  • Double En Suite room - SOLD OUT

  • Shared Single Sex Dorm - £450pp

  • Camping - £250pp

  • Staying Off Site - £225pp

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Find out more about Summer Theatre Week

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