A PROFESSIONAL theatre company is aiming to build on its previous successes with the creation of a GNVQ course in performing arts.
The Small Fire Leaders' Course by Theatre Cap-a-Pie, based in Lanchester, has enjoyed great success in helping unemployed people of all ages and backgrounds back into work, using theatre and the arts as a catalyst.
The new, one year GNVQ course, however, will be available to school leavers and adults alike and acts as the perfect stepping stone to higher education.
Students will learn about job opportunities in the performing arts, as well as developing their own performance skills.
Recent productions include Peter Pan and Hal at Newcastle Playhouse and Stanley Civic Hall.
Theatre Cap-a-Pie training manager Kevin Wilkins said: "We believe that we've created a really innovative course here at Cap-a-Pie."
The theatre group is supported by a number of organisations and has close links with Derwentside District Council.
Theatre Cap-a-Pie will be running courses from September and January.
For more details contact Mr Wilkins on (01207) 520011.
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