BEDLAM YOUTH THEATRE (St Austell)

SATURDAYS

THE DRAMA STUDIO, PENRICE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ST AUSTELL

KICKSTART (7 - 12 year olds) 10.00 a.m. - midday

These workshops are designed to teach young actors the rudiments of stagecraft - how to feel at home on stage, how to listen, how to give and take focus. The emphasis is on confidence-building and capturing the imagination. The theatre games and exercises covered involve aspects of voice, character, improvisation, environments and chorus work.

 

THEATRE OF DREAMS (12 - 18 year olds) 12.30 p.m. - 2.30 p.m.

As this age range is capable of more focussed work for longer periods, these classes are biased less towards games and more towards serious exercises, although there is still a strong emphasis on enjoyment! Work focuses on text, mime, movement, characterisation, voice, and improvisation.

 

For more information, please ring

EMMA OR RORY (01872) 272695

or email: bedlamtc@bedlamtc.co.uk

 

BEDLAM YOUTH THEATRE (Bodmin)

MONDAYS

PUBLIC ROOMS, MOUNT FOLLY, BODMIN

FUNNY BONES (7 - 12 year olds) 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

As with Kickstart, these workshops are designed to teach young actors the rudiments of stagecraft - how to feel at home on stage, how to listen, how to give and take focus. The emphasis is on confidence-building and capturing the imagination. The theatre games and exercises covered involve aspects of voice, character, improvisation, environments and chorus work.

 

For more information, please ring

EMMA OR RORY (01872) 272695

or email: bedlamtc@bedlamtc.co.uk

‘It’s fun, you meet new people and it boosts your confidence.’ AMELIA

 

 

CORNWALL YOUTH THEATRE COMPANY

SUNDAYS

CARRICK SPORT AND RECREATION CENTRE, CAREW ROAD, TRURO

CYTC (10 - 25 year olds) - 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

Bedlam's co-directors have been directing productions for this county-wide company since 2003.  CYTC was established in 1984, and is widely regarded as one of the premier youth performance groups in the UK.

For more information, please ring

David Hunter (01637) 871539

or email: enquiries@cornwallyouththeatre.co.uk

 

WORKSHOP LEADERS

Emma Spurgin Hussey has worked with Bedlam since 1990 and is a director, playwright and actor as well as being Bedlam’s co-director. Emma has featured in both film and television as well as having performed in all of Bedlam’s touring productions for the last 15 years. Emma is a highly respected theatre workshop practitioner.

Rory Wilton joined Bedlam in 1992 and is co-director of the company. He is a versatile stage, television and film actor, musician, lightning designer and production manager. He has featured in international film and television productions.

Since 1987 Bedlam has developed an exceptional reputation as a provider of theatre-related workshops to a wide range of client groups. The company has also worked extensively within schools and colleges. Outside of schools, Bedlam has worked with and for youth clubs and youth organisations. Work with adults has included directing community plays, running evening classes, and work with jobseekers, special needs groups, and people recovering from mental illness. Response to Bedlam’s workshops is always very positive - hard work and the sharing of skills are combined with fun, a nurturing environment, and empowerment of the individual and group. Participants work individually, in pairs, and in large and small groups - many new friends are made through Bedlam workshops!