Theatre and Performance Courses
Examples of courses we have created for universities, institutions and companies
Directing
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Actors process, principles & practices
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How to realise text in performance
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We analyse the work of other critically acclaimed directors and look for commonalities of success
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How to identify your own unique directing voice and style
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How to direct your first project from development to delivery
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Recognising and bringing to life character motivation and adeptly using actions and units in a scene
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Altering directorial style to fit the work of the playwright, from modern to classical texts
Costume and Set Design
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The art of storytelling
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Using mood boards and storyboarding activities
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Working with to scale models and scale model figures
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Development of the character and its impact on costume and set
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3D model making
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A guide to designing costumes
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Creating sketches and collages to illustrate and inform the idea
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Costume painting and surface textures
Live Sound For Theatre
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Sound operation in for theatre
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Sound theory and acoustic considerations
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Interconnect and a guide to the basics of a mixer
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Microphone theory
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Dynamics and equalisation
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Amplifiers, system processors and speakers
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Getting the best vocal sounds
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Conducting and managing a successful sound check
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The process of setting up the live mix
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Recording the theatrical performances' audio
Acting For Beginners
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The key skills of delivering a convincing performance in theatre
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The principles of acting
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Applying for drama school
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Becoming an actor
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Meisner
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Chekhov
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Working from your own perspective
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Developing a character
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Building confidence and authenticity
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A guide to comedic acting
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Acting using song
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Interacting with directors and casting directors
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A toolkit for actors
Playwriting
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Sourcing the idea and concept
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Structuring a plot
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Creating and developing character
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Adding drama and creating action
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How to write suspenseful, intriguing, impactful and authentic dialogue
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Finding your own unique style and voice as a playwright
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A full spectrum guide to the process of playwriting - end to end
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How to get work commissioned from submitting to theatrical companies to pitching the concept
Theatrical Vocal Training
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Discover your own unique theatre voice as a performer and an actor
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Learn how the voice works
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How to protect your voice from damage and sustain it longterm
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Breath support and control
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Articulation, resonance and rhythm
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Singing techniques from a globally renowned vocal coach
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Practical activities and coursework with one to one feedback and support in vocal delivery and improvement
These are just a small number of the many bespoke courses we can offer, all taught by leading global experts.