Shakespeare in Action

10th October: Beginnings – Bondgate 32

‘Now is the Winter of our Discontent

'Made glorious summer …’ Richard III Act 1 Sc 1

How do you grab the crowd?

Beginnings is an excellent ‘kick the script about' session, putting some the openings of Shakespeare’s plays into action - with perhaps some startling discoveries! Perfect if you don’t know the plays but are curious about the Shakespeare ‘thing’ and want to have a go. A great session too for writers who are keen to hone those so important first lines of any book or play. 

Have fun (yes – fun!) with how to begin a good story and capture your audience in the moment.

How does Shakespeare grab the crowd in Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Henry 1V Pt 2 or As You Like It?

17th October: Say It Out Loud! – Bondgate 32

'Say It Out loud'

‘Oh for a Muse of Fire’ Henry V Act 1 Sc 1

How did they do it so well? 

‘Say It Out Loud' shakes the dust off the plays as we discover the action-packed  Elizabethan actors’ scripts as they got them, hot from the writer - with no frills! 

How did Shakespeare inspire instant animation in his actors? We take a look at a revealing ‘day in the life of’ theatre actors of Shakespeare's time. 

Great for lovers of history, actors, teachers and drama students.

 Richard 111, Macbeth, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare In Action! workshops are for anyone who wants to dig deep into these unique, momentous plays - or relishes the opportunity to just stand up and say the words out loud.  

Sonia Ritter's expertise as an actor (BBC, RSC, Shakespeare's Globe), and her accredited skills as a workshop leader and vibrant presenter make Shakespeare In Action! An experience not to be missed.

24th October & 3lst October: Words to Action! – Bondgate 32

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 – Bondgate 32

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!