Physical skills for actors
- Shakespeare and the bodyCourse start date: Sun 10 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftUnlock Shakespeares hidden physical language through the work of Lecoq, Meisner, Michel Chekhov and Grotowski as we discover a deeper, more physically rooted and emotionally driven connection with Shakespeares work. No experience is needed for this short intensive course however an openness to explore and to develop text and physical performance simultaneously is necessary.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £69.00 - Stage combat: unarmed
Course start date: Sun 19 Jul 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftExplore unarmed combat and develop a selection of moves to combine in to a choreographed sequence!
A well-executed fight scene can make stage combat look easy but, much like dancing, it must be intricately choreographed and extensively rehearsed, to provide that authentic feel while remaining safe. Suitable for everyone.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Mime: workshopCourse start date: Sun 26 Jul 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftThere’s so much more to Mime than the striped jumper, beret and box!
The course will cover basic techniques in Mime towards developing and creating worlds alongside opening your body up to expressionistic styles. Through technique and improvisational based classes we will play and explore some of the most renowned exercises in Mime and build on them. Engaging your imagination and developing your awareness of your body as a tool for theatre craft.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00 - Lecoq technique: Neutral Mask Course start date: Sat 19 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftIn this practical course we will work on exploring rhythm in performance, timing, spatial awareness and then entering into the worlds of mime and storytelling without speech, exploring the body as a tool. Working in improvisation and devised settings, creating your own work as an ensemble and individually towards certain themes and provocations.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £125.00 - Lecoq technique: creating physical characterCourse start date: Sat 31 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftDevelop your physical skills and a deeper understanding of the Lecoq technique. We will look in more detail at your physicality as you work to create exciting characters, and to learn the essentials of physical storytelling.
Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £104.00 - Mask technique: non verbal theatre Course start date: Sun 6 Dec 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftA creative, high energy and inspiring workshop in mask characterisation and mask physicality suitable for any performer.Ourone day workshop will introduce you to techniques to build your confidence and understanding of mask performance.If you are interested in learning about performing with nuance, subtlety of emotion and movement then this is the perfect course. All Masks provided.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £55.00 - Mask technique: fundamentals Course start date: Sun 31 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Sean CroftThis playful and creative mask course, suitable for students at any level, introduces you to the mask. You will be carefully guided to explore the principals and techniques required to bring a character to life, to create speech with the body and without the voice. Masks will be provided but why not bring along some different style outfits and a variety of hats with you, then you’ll have more to play with on the day.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £48.00
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