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The team behind the popular education, community and audience engagement programmes at the New Theatre and our sister venue St David's Hall now have a new name and identity - A2: Arts Active.
Education, community and audience engagementTaking inspiration from the diverse programmes of St David's Hall & the New Theatre and using them as a powerful catalyst for creative endeavours, we aim to encourage people, from the youngest to oldest, to engage in and enjoy arts activity.

See great drama for ridiculously low prices with re-act, the free theatre club exclusively for 16 to 25 year olds.
As a re-act member you can book seats for Tuesday to Thursday evening performances for JUST £5 for the following dramas at the New Theatre:
Prescription: Murder
30 Mar - 3 Apr
When Harry Met Sally
20 - 24 Apr
The Devil Inside Him
6 - 15 May
The Woman in Black
14 - 19 Jun
To join re-act, just fill in your details. We'll get in touch as soon as possible and don't worry we won't let anyone use your information to sell you a timeshare in Scarborough or commit you to military service in Aberdeen. All we do is let you in on some great deals.
Once you have completed the form below you will be sent a React card that is required when you book your discounted tickets. As some shows are really popular the £5 React seats are subject to availablity and can't be booked online.
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Work ExperienceDownload an application form (opens in a new browser window) or call us for more information.
A creative programme of youth dance training and performance opportunities
run by Arts Active in partnership with National Dance Company Wales.
7-9 April
Springboard is an Easter dance course for 13-21 year olds who have some dance experience. Based over three days, this intensive, short course focuses on development of contemporary technique plus learning sections from National Dance Company Wales’ repertoire.
2 - 7 August
An intensive week of dance for 14-19 year olds culminating in the performance of a brand new dance production at the New Theatre. Places are by audition and there is a charge of £85 for this course.
Termly
A regular technique class for young dancers aged 14-19 who want to enter professional dance training. Places are by audition and there is a charge of £8 per week.
Click here for the online application form for these courses.
Arts Active sends out regular schools mailings, so if you're a teacher who isn't getting our stuff and you want to, get in touch!
For more information or to book a place for any of our projects above contact
A2: Arts Active | Telephone 029 2087 8570 | artsactive@cardiff.gov.uk | Fax 029 2087 8550
Arts Active. St David's Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH.