Junior Bancroft Players (Ages 8-13)

Our aim is to develop self-confidence, worthwhile and lasting skills, in a happy and supportive environment.

Setting A High Standard

The Junior Bancroft Players combine a fun approach to theatre with high expectations of commitment and self-discipline. Whilst encouraging them to express themselves freely and confidently, we also expect Juniors to show a high standard of behaviour. Drama is a form of self-discipline, and Juniors should show respect for everyone and behave in a responsible manner.

Activities and Projects

We plan a variety of activities to develop confidence and skills, mainly in drama, with some singing and dance. From time to time, visiting workshops are invited, providing the Juniors with further opportunities in perhaps percussion, or circus skills. We also occasionally invite in professional actors to take a session. We produce one main show a year, at the end of the Spring Term, in which all members take part, and is a culmination of our work during the year.

Our activities are essentially a team effort. To this end, we expect all members to attend regularly, both at weekly meetings, and at extra rehearsals before our main show.

Membership and Subscription Costs

The Junior Bancroft Players range from 8 - 13 years of age and meet on Tuesdays (during term time) from 6.30pm - 7.30pm in the auditorium of The Queen Mother Theatre.

In order to get the most from our hour, the Juniors need to arrive promptly, as we start at 6.30pm sharp.

If an occasional absence is unavoidable, we need to know, and parents should telephone one of us before 6.00pm on the Tuesday concerned.

We have an annual membership subscription of £10. Occasionally parents may be asked to contribute a small amount to assist with the cost of a trip or an expensive visiting workshop. Last year parents were asked once for a contribution of £2 to assist with a two-session workshop run by professional actors. The Bancroft Players subsidises the balance.

As we have a long waiting list, membership is on an annual basis, and commitment and self-discipline will be taken into consideration when Juniors apply for renewal of their membership in September.

If concern arises over a member's behaviour or attendance, that member will be warned, the parents informed, and, if the problem persists, finally be asked to leave.

We hope that all Juniors will be happy, and take full advantage of the opportunities offered.

For more information about Juniors, please use the contact form.