Shakespeare in Action

Saturday

10am - 12.45pm

Workshop

£15 per workshop

Book a Place

Saturday

10am - 12.45pm

Book a Place

Poetry, passion, disguise, mayhem, heartbreak, deceit and delight – all on your feet!

Shakespeare in Action! is a series of practical workshops for anyone who wants to actively dig deep into these unique and wonderful plays -or relishes the opportunity to just stand up and say a bit out loud, but never thought they would.

All the sessions are highly accessible, inclusive and – fun!

There is something in Shakespeare in Action! for everyone, from the slightly curious to the truly passionate. This includes a first toe dipping into Shakespeare to start the series in ‘Beginnings’ on 10th October, watching a master class ‘Playing the Dark in the Light’ with professional actors on 7th November and on 21st November, A Famous Scene in Focus’ an opportunity to bring along friends or family as we create a public scene from one of the most beloved of Shakespeare’s plays, A Midsummer Night’s Dream in just a morning!

Start: 10 Oct 2026
End: 21 Nov 2026

£15 per workshop

3lst October: Words to Action! – 32 Bondgate Without, NE66 1PN

A two-session workshop geared to those who have some experience of playing Shakespeare and want to do it again. Ideal if you attended Playing Shakespeare! workshops last year and want to do more physical work, or as a follow up to “Say It out Loud! this year.

7th November: Playing the Dark in the Light – Bill Hugonin Auditorium

Enjoy a Shakespeare in Action masterclass as professional and local actors unlock the dynamics of the text. Scenes will include the famous, infamous and unknown!

14th November: Creating Presence – 32 Bondgate Without, NE66 1PN

Discover how Shakespeare can be a tool to unlock, strengthen and polish your teaching, public speaking and presentation skills. Confidence building and fun.

21st November: A Famous Scene In Focus – Bill Hugonin Auditorium

We will take a public scene from Shakespeare’s much-loved comedies, rehearse and perform it from scratch together. Something for everyone!

Featured People

Sonia Ritter

Workshop Leader