I can safely say that without going here I wouldn’t be doing what I was doing today. So no matter what you decide to do later in life, the experiences you will have here at GAA will no doubt make it a second home in no time!
Connor Curren, Actor
I can safely say that without going here I wouldn’t be doing what I was doing today. So no matter what you decide to do later in life, the experiences you will have here at GAA will no doubt make it a second home in no time!Connor Curren, Actor
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The Gorbals Vampire Auditions
Regular performing opportunities is a huge part of what we offer at GAA and auditions for our next play is coming right up!
Auditions for The Gorbals Vampire by Johnny McKnight takes place on Saturday 17th August and is open to anyone aged 14-18.
Back in 1954, whispers echoed through the playgrounds of the Gorbals, weaving tales of a man with iron teeth who had allegedly abducted and consumed two local young boys. The community was gripped by fear and speculation until one fateful night in late September when hundreds of children, aged 4 to 14, gathered at the Southern Necropolis. Armed with whatever makeshift weapons they could find; they embarked on a daring mission to hunt down and vanquish the infamous Gorbals Vampire.
Email info@glasgowactingacademy.org to sign up and receive an audition pack.
Fantastic Mr Fox
"Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms. But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good! But what they don't know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own..." The classic Roald Dahl telling of the famous cunning fox comes to life on the GAA stage this August. Grab your tickets now for the 26th and 27th August.
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Second Person Narrative
Are you ready to walk in someone else's shoes? Experience “Second Person Narrative” an immersive theatre production where you don't just watch a life unfold—you live it. You will follow fragments of a single character’s life, starting at her birth, and ending at her death more than 80 year later. In between you see her grow up, make friends, get jobs, form relationships, win awards, buy clothes, make mistakes, have a child, discover herself, and enjoy a good laugh. She is simultaneously an extraordinary and entirely ordinary person. Our senior acting students bring 'Second Person Narrative' by Jemma Kennedy to the GAA stage this August. Grab your tickets now for the 19th and 20th August 6pm and 8pm showings. Age guide 12+
Oscars 2024
The GAA Oscars are Here! Get Ready to Set Sail!
Ahoy, GAA students, parents, and alumni! This year, our Oscars theme is "Lost at Sea" and it's going to be an evening to remember!
Date: Friday, 30th August
Location: The National Piping Centre
Prepare for an incredible night featuring:
A Candy Buffet
A Glitter Bar
A Disco
Amazing Performances from our Students
And of course Awards to Celebrate our wonderful Students!
Get your best sea-themed outfits ready and join us for an epic night of fun, music, and celebration!
Mark your calendars and get ready to dive into the most exciting night of the year!
Pride March
We're ecstatic to announce that Glasgow Acting Academy will be proudly marching in the Glasgow Pride Parade on Saturday, 20th July! Join us as we celebrate love, diversity, and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
Sign up at the front desk to march alongside your tutors and friends and help us spread joy and positivity. Timings for the day are still to be finalised with the organisers, but we anticipate it'll be around 10am-12noon.
At GAA, we believe in the power of inclusivity and the importance of standing with the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all. Let’s come together, stand tall, and make this year’s Pride Parade the best one yet!
Robin Hood Panto Auditions
!Audition Announcement!
Who can believe this time of year is upon us again? Panto auditions are just around the corner, and we are thrilled to announce the GAA panto 2024 is….Robin Hood! We can’t wait to bring Sherwood Forest to the GAA stage and embark on a hilarious Christmas adventure with Robin and their merry band! Auditions will take place on Wednesday 3rd July from 5pm-8pm and is open to anyone aged 10-18. So don't hang around, book your audition place now at info@glasgowactingacademy.org.
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I <3 at National Festival of Youth Theatre
We are delighted to announce Glasgow Acting Academy will once again participate in the National Festival of Youth Theatre.
Working alongside GAA alumni writers, our Class of Merit have been working very hard creating their devised production entitled I<3. From friendship to romance, family, our communities and everything in between, love is all around. Created by a cohort of current and former GAA students, this truly collaborative devised performance we hope will leave audiences at this year’s festival with a warm glow and whole lot of heart.
With a huge thanks to the support of Youth Theatre Arts Scotland we will be closing the festival at The Gaiety Theatre on Sunday 7th July. Stay tuned for details regarding tickets! Tickets are Pay What You Decide, ranging from £3-12. Support our amazing students and enjoy a fantastic show!
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A Play in a Week Summer School
Ages 14-18.
29th, 30th July, 1st, 2nd August 10am-4pm.
Cost £40
Put your skills to the test, working as a team to pull together an amazing price of theatre in only 4 days! Love a fast-paced challenge and want to improve your stage craft? Get along for a week of fun, culminating in a performance to an invited audience on the Friday! Book your place now through info@glasgowactingacademy.org
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Six Summer School
Ages 10-13.
5th, 6th, 8th & 9th August 10am-4pm.
Cost £40.
Who doesn't love Six? Whether you fancy yourself as an Anne Boleyn or a Catherine Parr, join us for a week of musical theatre, working on some of the unforgettable bops from the smash hit musical! Secure your place now at info@glasgowactingacadey.org
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Hogwarts Summer School
Ages 5-9
22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th July from 10am-4pm
Cost: £40
Something wicked this way comes! Spend a week behind the walls of everyone's favourite school of witchcraft and wizardry in our Hogwarts summer school! Witch and wizard students will take part in various theatre and creative activities. Book a place now by emailing info@glasgowactingacademy.org