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Alter EGO | Drama Classes for Special Educational Needs

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A theatre group for neurodivergent teens and young people. Fabulous, fun and formative.

  • Every Wednesday
  • 6pm - 8pm
  • 14 - 23 yrs
  • For people with a Learning Disability, Neurodivergence or Special Educational Needs
  • Theatre
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Two actors in 80s-style shellsuits. One is holding a steering wheel.

Alter EGO is a drama group for young people aged 14-25 with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, special educational needs and/or autism.

Alter EGO have so much fun as they work hard together to produce eclectic, surprising and exceptional theatre performances.

Put your ideas centre stage with Alter EGO. Develop theatre skills and create terrific, distinctive and highly captivating performances.

  • Make new friends and build new social networks
  • Learn many creative and transferable skills and increase your confidence
  • The perfect first step into the world of theatre
Three actors dressed as security guards.
Two actors dressed in party hats.
An actor holding a tea towel which says 'World's best dryer' while two other actors look at him confused.
An actor with Down's syndrome dressed in a lab coat and holding a red potion in a glass beaker.

HEAR IT FROM OUR MEMBERS!

EGO it's fantastic! Having fun, making new friends and being in shows.
AlexAlter EGO member
What I love about EGO: making new friends, the characters we play, acting, it's fun, making films. I love this place.
CleoAlter EGO member
I like dancing here. I am more confident. I have fun. I feel safe in this group.
NinAlter EGO member
I like seeing my friends and having fun. I like my family coming to see me in my shows.
ShannonAlter EGO member
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Alter EGO take place?

Alter EGO meets at EGO Arts Venue on Fleet St in Coventry City Centre. For more information, visit egoarts.co.uk/our-venue

Alter EGO meets every Wednesday evening, 6pm-8pm, all year round.

Yes. Plenty of Alter EGO members have gone on to join the EGO Creative Academy, our highest standard of performance training for neurodivergent and/or learning disabled adults. Once you join the EGO Creative Academy, you are part of a performing ensemble that tours professional productions to theatres across the UK. Find out more about the EGO Creative Academy: egoarts.co.uk/join-ego/ego-creative-academy

No. You can be a complete beginner, or even unsure if acting is for you. Alter EGO is for everyone. We will work with your ambition and ability level, however big or small.

Each workshop is run by professional actors, writers and directors with years of experience facilitating workshops for people of all abilities. They are friendly, fun and absolutely love warm-up games.

You can access Alter EGO with an EGO membership, which costs £40 a month. We never charge our actors extra for costumes or additional rehearsals – it’s all covered by your monthly fee. For more information, visit egoarts.co.uk/membership

Yes, get in touch and you can try a session of Alter EGO for free. Fill out our form on this page or email hello@egoarts.co.uk

Yes. With Alter EGO, you are always working towards your next production. Through improvisations in groups, you will devise ideas for the next production. Then, the directors will take all your ideas and turn them into a script. You will rehearse this script over a few months, then perform it in front of an audience with professional sound, lights and costume!

Not exactly – some of our shows have original songs and a small amount of dance, but it’s rare that we’ll do an all-out musical.

No. However, you will get real experience of devising shows, performing in front of an audience, make new friends, and build invaluable skills in confidence and communication. You’ll also be in the running for EGO’s annual awards ceremony…

If you are interested in a qualification for acting, check out EGO LAMDA.

Yes. Everyone’s needs are different and we will adapt our workshops to cater to your needs.

Want to join Alter EGO?

Interested in joining? Put in your details and we’ll get in touch with you to arrange an informal visit where you can meet us and see our lovely venue, followed by a FREE taster session.