What is Rhubarb?

Rhubarb is a Speech and Drama School offering weekly Drama classes and bespoke Acting and theatre making workshops based in Portishead, Bristol.​ led by industry experts with over ten years experience of working within the Creative Arts sector, we are incredibly passionate about offering creative, fun and original experiences to children
of all ages and abilities.
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Our school has a focus on using imagination and creativity to boost confidence and build skills. Our curriculum has been carefully structured to build and develop skills in Acting, Theatre Making and Performance in a fun, creative and nurturing environment.
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Some of the many skills we teach are;
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Theatre making skills: Storytelling, Comedy, Script Work, Improvisation, Devising, Directing and Technology in Performance (including Green Screen & filming).
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Physical performance skills: Character building including Posture, movement and audience communication.
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Speech and vocal technique: Projection, clarity of speech, diction and reading aloud.
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Life skills: Our classes provide young people with a safe space to play, explore and develop life skills. Classes encourage Creative thinking, problem-solving, building social skills, self-confidence and teamwork.
In School / After School Drama
Rhubarb also works in schools throughout Bristol delivering high quality drama education and curriculum enrichment; including preparation for London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts examinations (LAMDA). We also offer regular After School Drama clubs, and bespoke one-off workshops using drama to bring subjects to life. We also offer workshops to community groups. Please get in touch to find out more.
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Who is Rhubarb?


Charlotte Wright
Rhubarb owner and class Teacher
Shortlisted for IPSE'S 'Young Freelancer of the Year' award 2021!
Charlotte is a professional Drama Workshop Facilitator, Theatre Maker and LAMDA tutor with a BA Hons in Drama and Performance from Worcester University and a Higher National Diploma (HND) In Acting and Theatre Making from the Bristol Institute of Performing Arts.
Working full time in the industry for over ten years, she has designed and delivered Drama workshops and provisions for companies including;
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The Tobacco Factory Theatres.
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Travelling Light Theatre Company.
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ROKH School of Dance.
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Tockington Manor School
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Clifton College Preparatory School
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Chestnut Park Primary School
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Training
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Designated Safeguarding Lead Training, Safe in your hands.
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Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Training - Qualsafe. Acorn Health & Safety.
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Epilepsy Training and Buccal Midazolam. Acorn Health & Safety.
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Administration of Medicines in schools. Acorn Health & Safety.
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The Team!

Rhubarb couldn't do the work we do each week without the support of our brilliant Class Assistants. The Rhubarb team are highly experienced in working with children and young people within both the theatre and education industries.
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All of the Rhubarb team have enhanced DBS certificates and are trained in our Safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures.
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If you are interested in joining our Rhubarb Team, or are interested in work experience.
Please email; charlotte@rhubarb-drama.co.uk
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