Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Email Format
Performing ArtsEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is a mid-sized specialist institution in the performing arts, founded in 1946 by Sir Laurence Olivier and based on Downside Road in Bristol, England. It offers professional training across acting, production arts, writing, directing, costume design, and other design disciplines. Programs range from undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to short courses and youth theatre offerings, and the school has occupied its Downside Road site for more than six decades. The school serves aspiring actors and other theatre practitioners seeking formal preparation for professional work within the performing arts. A recent development is the launch of its Autumn 2026 performance season, aligning with the school's 80th anniversary.