education

Since its foundation the company have successfully managed an extensive programme of community work. Each workshop offered is unique and looks at new ideas and opportunities for a variety of people all with different backgrounds, covering a range of topics and styles. The company believes that drama is one of the key ways in which participants can gain an understanding of themselves and of others, can give confidence to them as decision-makers and problem-solvers, can encourage them to work collaboratively, and allows them to explore- within a supportive framework- not only a range of human feeling, but also a whole spectrum of approaches and techniques. The main aim of our educational workshops is to evolve peoples interest in theatre through new, or not previously encountered perspectives, encouraging them to look at new ways of working and performing. We aim to promote the confidence of the performer and let them look beyond their self-perceived limitations. Through physical work we aim to make theatre an enjoyable as well as an informative experience. Types of workshops offered: General workshops in acting skills/ physical theatre: Introductory through to advanced level. These workshops aim to evolve peoples interest in theatre through a new, or not previously encountered perspective, encouraging them to look at new ways of working and performing. Aiming to promote the confidence of the performer and let them look beyond their self-perceived limitations. These workshops can also be provided in addition to any performance work we provide for the group, looking at the devising process, or working with new writing. Practical workshops on drama practitioners: A series of workshops that cover Brecht, Stanislavski and Artaud created to comply with A level requirements, although can be altered to suit GCSE. The workshops are individually tailored to cater for different levels of knowledge and time-spans, from introductory workshops through to practical performance making skills using the practitioners techniques. These workshops aim to explore the main areas of each specific practitioners work through practical exercises. Workshops that develop peer education or look at specific PSHE subjects: i.e.: Drug Awareness, Bullying and Teenage Pregnancy. These workshops can be used to explore a subject or to educate older students to give workshops on a specific subject for their peers. "The material used has been innovative and our pupils have responded positively. This success must be attributed to the approach and strategies of the workshop hosts, who have clearly planned this work to facilitate progression." (Teacher, Alderman Smith School, Nuneaton) Workshop Specifications: Number for Workshop:Maximum 60. With Four Workshop leaders. Age:Minimum 6 years. We cater for all levels of experience and ability. Requirements:A large room, preferably with no carpet. Participants to wear loose clothing.