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- Wednesday 29th February 2012 10:30am - 4:30pm
- Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1
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Course Tutor: David Farmer What is it? This one day course in London is all about devising theatre, starting with finding the right stimulus to spark off the initial ideas. This leads onto developing the performance style, the story and characters as you fan the flames during the developmental stage. Finally you need to shape, edit and polish your work - stoking the fire. Who is it for? The workshop will be of benefit to anybody involved in consensual theatre-making, whether it is with children, young people or adults. While the material used during the day will be pitched at the level of the participants, the methods can be easily adapted to suit your material and your performers. This unique approach has been developed by David Farmer, based on over thirty years of devising, directing and touring theatre. |
- A crash course on devising
- Where and how to start
- Using people as props
- Choosing a performance style
- Practising saying "Yes"
- Using games as structures
- Getting physical
- Finding inspiration in art, poetry and stories
- Making your own show in one day
- Full notes are provided so that you can concentrate on participating in the activities
Comments From Participants:
'Exhilarating and liberating - I really had fun and came out of the workshop bouncing!' - Rebecca Cardinali (November 2010)
'Just what I needed to refresh my skills!' - Charly Arrowsmith (November 2010)
'Lots of practical activities which were easy to follow and will be easily put into practice - really inspiring.' - Amanda Wheeler (November 2010)
'Excellent subject knowledge. Supporting atmosphere was inspiring and equipped me with much food for thought and action.' - Caroline Gardiner (October 2011)
'It was incredibly inspiring to be on the 'other side' of the fence. More, more, more!' - Diane Philips (October 2011)
'Lovely atmosphere created in the room - conducive to creative experimentation.' - Kate Brown (October 2011)
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This highly accessible day is ideal as professional development for teachers, drama workers, actors and theatre directors, or as an enjoyable experience for those wishing to explore and extend their drama skills. The emphasis will be on a relaxed atmosphere - come with an open mind and you will leave inspired, refreshed and equipped with a new skill set of ideas and approaches. |
Influences on the day include Simon McBurney (Complicite), Phelim McDermott (Improbable Theatre), John Wright (Told by an Idiot), Chris Johnston (The Improvisation Game), Keith Johnstone (Impro), Shon Dale-Jones (Hoipolloi), and Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett (Frantic Assembly).
David Farmer's productions have appeared in the West End, in theatres and schools across the UK, at international festivals and tours of Germany, Norway, Canada and the USA to half a million young people and family audiences.
'David Farmer's direction encourages a sense of wonder and wit'
- The Sunday Telegraph
'Inventive, humorous and intelligent theatre'
- The Evening Standard
Attendance Certificates and full notes of the day's activities will also be supplied.
If you have any enquiries, please email David Farmer or telephone 01603 465973 or 0797 321 7876.
Booking Details
Standard Fee (£145): If the booking is made by an organisation (e.g. schools and colleges) the standard fee is £145 per teacher, lecturer or member. There is a 10% discount for each additional colleague from the same organisation. Please complete and return the booking form below with your purchase order or payment. An official invoice will be dispatched and payment can be made by cheque, BACS or online.
Individual bookings (£105): Discounted places are currently available for this course if you are booking as an individual (eg student or freelance practitioner not affiliated to an organisation). Please download and complete the booking form below and pay by cheque, or online with Paypal or Credit Card. Click the "Buy Now" button below to visit a secure payment page. You will receive immediate confirmation of the payment. Your booking will be fully confirmed on receipt of the payment and booking form. Cheque payments should be sent to the address which can be found on the Full Details and Booking Form below.
What to bring
Yourself - and a friend or colleague if you like! Comfortable clothing to move in. Light refreshments are included and at lunchtime we usually walk a few minutes to eat a delicious lunch at Leons at Old Spitalfields Market (lunch not included).
Toynbee Studios is part of the Toynbee Hall complex at 28 Commercial Street, London E1.
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Cancellation
Please visit the Cancellation page if you wish to cancel your booking.
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