A2: Arts Active

The team behind the popular education, community and audience engagement programme at St David's Hall and our sister venue the New Theatre.

Taking 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. You'll still see the same great arts projects that made up the St David's Hall Access All Areas programme but there will be more initiatives that work across both St David's Hall and the New Theatre, making the most of Cardiff's premier city centre venues.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer Work Experience?
Yes. We offer a 5 day work experience placement for pupils aged 14yrs + at the New Theatre or St David's Hall. Placements are offered following completion of an application form that can be downloaded from the website, and a practical workshop.

How many Work Experience pupils can you take?
We can accommodate up to a term (1 at a time in each venue). The deadline for applications will be posted on the website. Any applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

How far in advance do I need to apply?
The earlier, the better. The deadline and workshop will always be a term in advance, so anyone who is unsuccessful will still have time to find an alternative placement.

Download an application form here:

Do you offer Work Placement opportunities for students / graduates?
Occasionally it is possible to arrange a specific placement. If you would like to be considered for a placement, send a covering note and your c.v to artsactive@cardiff.gov.uk. Make sure to include the type of placement you would like and the dates you would be available.

Can I have a placement with your costume and make up department?
No - as we do not have one. The New Theatre and St David's Hall are both receiving venues, meaning productions come with their own staff. It may be possible if you are able to contact the production company directly.

Do you have any part time / full time employment vacancies?

Unfortunately at this time, St David's Hall and the New Theatre currently have no full time vacancies. Should any arise in the future they will, in the first instance be advertised internally to existing employees of Cardiff Council, if this proves unsuccessful the post will then be advertised externally. Cardiff Council vacancies are posted on www.cardiff.gov.uk/jobs
However if you are interested in work part time for either Front of House or Bar / Catering, please send a covering note and c.v to:-
New Theatre
The New Theatre is currently not accepting any applications / c.v's for part time staff.

Gamelan Gang

Do you have a child between the ages of 4 and 7? Do they love music? Well then Gamelan Gang is for them!

Age: 4-7 years old
Price: £60 for 12 weeks
Location: St Davids Hall, Cardiff
Musical Animateurs & class leader: Helen Woods
Bookings available through Arts Active:
t: 02920 878572 e: bharris@cardiff.gov.uk

Gamelan is the traditional music of Indonesia, the word gamelan comes from the Indonesian word to hit or hammer! Channel your 4- 7 year olds natural love of banging things and making interesting noises - bring them to Gamelan gang!

In each hour long class the children will together and individually to explore music through the use of Gamelan. Learning not only how to respond to new sounds musically but as a group they will be encouraged to be as creative as they like in a setting where there is never a wrong answer.

As parents or carers we ask you to join in with your child enjoy their creativity and musicality sharing with them these special moments of discovery.

Cardiff Gamelan
Cardiff Gamelan, our community ensemble meet regularly to play gamelan.
If you would like to know more contact Arts Active:
T 029 2087 8572 e: bharris@cardiff.gov.uk

Cardiff Gamelan's repertoire includes both traditional Javanese and western compositions for gamelan. The group welcomes new members to join this mixed ability group, regardless of previous experience.

For more information including details of our cd - Clear River, please go to www.artsactive.org.uk/cardiffgamelan

Further information

For further information about the A2: Arts Active programme and current projects, events and initiatives, contact David Baxter on 029 2087 8571, or visit the Arts Active Trust website: www.artsactive.org.uk

Forthcoming events

There are no forthcoming events for this season.

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