Get Into

Get Into: Performing and Production Arts (For people aged 16+) 

This nurturing programme is a great first step to take at RCS if you want to get into Performing and Production Arts but you’re not sure where to start. Ten weeks of practical workshops on Saturdays will help you begin your creative journey at RCS.

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“I loved meeting people like me and different to me, learning and growing creative ideas with others. It made me so excited to do this as a career in the future.”

What Courses Can I Do? 

  • Get Into Performance – Acting, script work, devising and movement 
  • Get Into Production Stage and Screen – Lighting, sound and production arts 
  • Get Into Singing Together – Choral singing in many styles, vocal leadership and teaching skills 
  • Get Into Arts with Community – A multi-artform programme, joyously exploring the positive impact the arts can have on people, and the world 

“Not sounding dramatic or anything, but this has been life changing for me. I’ve learned so much and it’s shaped everything I want to do!”

Three young people, on being held in the air by the others

What Will I Get Out of It? 

  • Develop your creative and practical artform skills 
  • Build confidence  
  • Find out what a career in performing, production or arts with community might be like
  • Meet like-minded people and make creative connections 
  • Work with industry professionals 
  • Have fun! 

“I feel like I’ve gained a lot more confidence. I’ve put myself out there and done some things I wouldn’t usually think about doing.  I’ve gained new friends that hopefully are friends for life. It’s been a great experience, and I’ve got to meet so many cool people.”

“I feel as if it’s a group where there’s definitely no judgement.  It’s a very safe space…I feel like I’ve been accepted.”  

What Does it Cost? 

Get Into is free to attend for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. You must be 16 or older when the course starts, and meet one or more of the following criteria: 

  • Living in an SIMD1 postcode 
  • Be care experienced or estranged from, and receiving no support from, family or carers  
  • Live in an SIMD1 or 2 postcode and belong to one of the following groups: 
    • Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) 
    • Living rurally  
    • D/deaf or Hard of Hearing  

Not sure if you’re eligible? Complete this short form to let us know you’re interested, and we can help you check. 

When Does it Happen? 

Get Into takes place on Saturdays, 10am-2pm at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland:  

  • Taster Morning – 30 August  
  • Enrolment Morning – 12 September  
  • Then every Saturday from 20 September to 29 November (excluding 11 October) 
  • There may be additional evenings when you attend free performances at the RCS 

How Do I Apply? 

Please complete this short form to let us know you’re interested, and we’ll get back to you!  

What Else? 

Have a look at this short film made by the Get Into Production Stage and Screen 2024 cohort, working with Royal Conservatoire of Scotland dancer Francis Thomas: 

“Get Into filled me with inspiration!”

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