City Academy on the BBC

Actors from Bristol Old Vic Theatre are taking drama directly into secondary schools across Bristol, helping more young people access the arts and experience the power of live performance.

The initiative aims to make theatre more accessible to students, particularly those who may have limited opportunities to visit theatres or engage with the arts.

Alastair Mckee from BBC Points West went to City Academy and spoke to staff from the Bristol Old Vic and Rebecca Pearce, a Drama teacher at City Academy to find out more.

As part of the same story Rebecca also visited BBC Radio Bristol to speak to presenter Joe Sims about the importance of arts education and why creativity should be an essential part of the school curriculum.