MALVERN Theatres is offering a range of activity weeks for youngsters and teens this summer holiday.

For drama loving teenagers aged 14 and over there is a week of afternoon drama classes (2pm-5pm) from Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 7.

Students will learn from a professionally-trained practitioner, who has worked with the RSC and Central School of Speech and Drama, studying acting and vocal techniques and exploring characters.

The course will look at comedy, tragedy, farce and real life drama, and students will learn the methodology behind creating and performing characters an audience will believe in.

For musical theatres fans aged 14 and over there's a week of afternoon (2pm-5pm) classes from Monday-Friday, August 9-13.

Students will have the opportunity to work alongside directors, choreographers and performers from musicals such as Les Miserables and Chess, to improve their musical theatre skills.

Motionhouse Dance is running a dance course from Monday till Saturday, August 16-20 for 10-13 year olds (10-12.30pm) and youngsters who are 14 years and over (2-4.30pm).

Dancers of all abilities are welcome. The younger class will learn contemporary as well as street dance, exploring different techniques as well as creating their own movement.

The older students will take part in a more physically challenging course, learning new skills using vocabulary and techniques from the company's works.

All courses cost £45. For more details call 01684 892277 or visit malvern-theatres.co.uk.