The Patsy Rodenburg approach to voice
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- Start Date: 17 Jul 2025End Date: 24 Jul 2025Thu (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30In PersonFull fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £41.00
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What is the course about?
A brief look at the great Patsy Rodenburg's celebrated work in an intensive voice and speech workshop spread over two sessions.
What will we cover?
Alignment, breath and articulation exercises sourced from two of Patsy Rodenburg's publications.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
Have a clear sense of the vocal channel being able to phonate with a sense of ease.
Deepen your connection to the breath and release sound with freedom.
Identify exercises you can use as part of a regular voice limber.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Anyone with an interest in the voice is welcome.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You should ideally be familiar with the work of Rodenburg before you attend the workshop.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Bring a copy of the text The Actor Speaks with you as well as a notebook and pen and small hand mirror. You should be dressed for floor exercises.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Voice Technique: Improvers; Improve Your Speaking Voice
Please refer to our
full sequence of voice and speech classes at City Lit (click here) as you consider which area you would like to study next.
Lloyd Wylde is a former actor and now Voice Coach trained at LAMDA and at the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama. She has worked for the Education Department at the National Theatre, Historic Palaces, Wellcome Trust and Soho Theatre, at several drama schools, and for the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as independent work. At City Lit she has taught Actor's Voice: beginners and improvers, Communicate with confidence through voice and body language, Self-presentation skills for business people (with Nikki Kelly), Use your voice assertively, and on the Foundation Drama and Acting Diploma courses. Having worked at City Lit since 2015, Lloyd enjoys the diverse range of students that come to City Lit keen to learn. She aims to help all students achieve their potential, find and harness the power of their voice, all within a safe and fun environment. Voice is in the body and is an expression of your personality and presence. Lloyd aims to help you find out what your strength is and help yourself counter the things that might get in the way. Come and play with your voice and see what you can discover.
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