Holiday Intensives

Working With Scripts

7th – 11th January 2019
Ages 12- 15
9am - 3pm each day
3pm performance on Friday

Five days of training in analysing text and staging a scripted performance. Guided by Industry professionals this is a great opportunity to learn how to make strong character choices based on evidence in the text and bring the words to life. The participants will learn how to block and detail scenes and work towards a showcase where they perform to family and friends.

The Art of Storytelling

14th – 18th January 2019
Ages 8-10
9am - 3pm each day
3pm performance on Friday

An intensive week exploring the skills and creativity used to effectively tell engaging stories, inspired by watching Thumbelina at The Court Theatre. Working with industry professionals to create a unique story to be performed on The Court Theatre main stage to family and friends at the end of the week. This holiday programme will focus on performance skills and use of voice and character. A chance to let creativity run free and gain confidence. This programme is ideally suited to children who have an interest in performance and the arts.

Write your own Musical

21st – 25th January 2019
Ages 10 -12
9am – 3pm each day
3pm performance on Friday

An exciting five day intensive in which participants will create and stage their own mini musical with the guidance of industry professionals. We will focus on the skills of writing songs and raps and working as an ensemble. No singing or dancing experience required, just a willingness to give it a go and a passion for performance and creativity. The participants will have the opportunity to perform their show on the main stage of The Court Theatre on the Friday for family and friends.