| Spring 2012 | |
| > | Work In Theatre Course - next course: 2013 - visit our West End Work Experience/Work Placement page for details |
| > | Playwriting – Group workshop |
| > | Theatre Study Days |
| > | Producing Theatre – The cash behind the curtain – Group Workshop |
| > | Directing Theatre – From page to performance – Group Workshop |
| > | Shakespeare – Group Workshop |
| > | The Theme of Conflict in Theatre – Group Workshop |
| > | Dance West End- Group dance workshop |
| > | Singing West End – Group singing workshop |
| > | Behind the West End – Group workshop offering insights into running a West End theatre. |
| > | The Woman in Black – Dare you stand where she stands? |
| > | Wicked workshop - so wicked it must be good |
Previous West End Creative Learning events – take a look at details and photos of events run in the West End over the past couple of years.
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Directing Theatre workshop – Group Workshop | |
| > | A West End Director will work with the group looking at how a piece of theatre is born from the pages of a script. Participants are given the experience of being directed, directing others and looking at different approaches directors might and can make to a piece of text or a piece of music. |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Shakespeare workshop - Group Workshop | |
| > | Working with an Actor (Shakespeare expertise) > Take a piece of script investigate the language (iambic pentameter etc.) > Consideration of text – era within which it was written, influences of the time – politics, social environment, theatres etc. > Work on performing the piece – focus on movement, playing with the voice, rhythm, energy etc. |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| The Theme of Conflict in Theatre – Group workshop | |
| > | There are few pieces of theatre that do not touch upon or have conflict as part of its main theme. Our workshop uses creative tools such as drama, role play, music, games, movement and discussion to engage participants in exploring ideas around conflict and the impact they have upon the piece. The text of this workshop can be something your group is going to see/study/perform or we can select a text and theme relevant to your group. |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Dance West End - Group Workshop | |
| > | Work with a West End Professional Dancer on a piece of choreography from a selected show. > Overview of show the workshop will draw upon > Description of the selected dance(s) to be worked on within the session (context etc.) > Physical warm-up > Group learns choreography and investigate acting approach through dance to the piece > If time allows – Q&A with workshop leader re the show or the piece learned (This workshop can be blended with the Singing West End Group Workshop to create a 'Musical Theatre' session that includes singing and dancing the same number or two numbers from the same show). |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Singing West End - Group Workshop | |
| > | Workshop with a top London Singing Tutor/Singing Coach looking at the overview of show the workshop will draw upon > Description of the selected song(s) to be worked on within the session (context etc.) > Vocal warm-up > Group learns song and investigate vocal techniques, breathing and vocal style within the piece > If time allows – Q&A with workshop leader re the show or the piece learned (This workshop can be blended with the Dance West End Group Workshop to create a 'Musical Theatre' session that includes singing and dancing the same number). |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Behind the West End | |
| > | Approx 30 min Tour of theatre – 1.5 hour workshop on Producing/Directing, 45 min Q&A panel with Theatre Manager, Head Usher and Creative Learning Team, discussing the many roles within theatre that are not 'on stage' – offering participants an insight into running a West End Theatre. Workshop Length: 3 hours minimum. |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| The Woman in Black – Dare you stand where she stands? | |
| > | The Woman in Black Workshops offer an exciting opportunity to stand on the actual stage where the play is presented and to experience the atmosphere of a famous West End Theatre. The workshops explore the themes in the play and its staging and look at the traditions and elements of the classic English Ghost story that was so important to Susan Hill, the author of this classic spinetingler. We will also explore the technique and style of staging in the current production in exercises and improvisations that will finally be performed on the stage of the Fortune Theatre. Who knows, you may even be being watched by London’s most famous theatrical ghost! |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Wicked workshop – so wicked it must be good | |
| > | One of the things that makes Wicked such a successful musical is that it simply has such a good story. This workshop aims to introduce and explore though practical drama exercises the plot and characters, themes and performance techniques involved in the hit musical Wicked and to enrich the groups experience and appreciation of their visit to the show. Some workshops may also include an opportunity to learn one of the main songs and/or dances of the show if appropriate. |
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What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you're planning a workshop do also let us know if you're seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. |
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| Playwriting – Group workshop | |
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Working with a professional playwright, this text-based workshop will explore the skills and techniques of playwriting and how atmosphere is created in the script, through stage directions and the dialogue. The practitioner will use interactive games and character work to approach the text before encouraging the participants to write their own dialogue. Often the workshop will focus on adaptation from the novel or film genre to the stage, depending on the production that the group is attending. What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you’re working with – and are available for 1.5 hours, 3 hours or a full day (10am – 4pm). Where? Our workshops can be run within your school, or if you prefer and want to tie the workshop in with a visit to see a production within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide for a 1.5 hour workshop for 30 participants would cost £7 per participant. If you’re planning a workshop do also let us know if you’re seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. |
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Theatre Study Days |
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We host study days for learners of all ages, combining two or more workshops, theatre tours, masterclasses and Q&As. These can accompany a production of your choice. What? All our group workshops are bespoke and can be tailored according to the performance/text/theme and groups you would like to learn about. Where? Our study days take place within our West End theatres, or in one of our rehearsal spaces in the West End. Who? Our workshops are taught by West End professionals – all of whom are CRB checked, see the ATG Safeguarding Policy for more information on the Enhanced Disclosures we undertake for our staff. How much? Costs vary according to number of participants, location and number of West End professionals required. But as a rough price guide a study day including three workshops and lunch would cost about £20. Do also let us know if you’re seeing a show as we may be able to negotiate a good group discount on tickets for you. |
| Sound interesting? To create your very own bespoke workshop or for more details about the workshops we’re offering please contact the West End Creative Learning Manager: Ellen Bott ellenbott@theambassadors.com. | |
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Previous West End Creative Learning events
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The Ambassador Theatre Group created a three day workshop over the Easter holiday for 11-18 year olds designed to give participants a broad taste of theatre performance within one of their West End theatres.
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| NB This event has now taken place – but feel free to view the photographs of the event and let us know if you'd like to be added to our email listing of those interested in attending a singing course in the future. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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What happens when your MD says “Can You Belt That”? Do you know how to belt? Belting is high energy, high intensity vocalising that sounds exciting and dangerous but can be done healthily. This workshop is for you if you want to know how to belt safely, or if you want to improve your belting. Do you belt just the note, the phrase or the whole song? Discover when to belt and when not to, and find out how many belt notes there should be in a song (or a role). If you don’t belt it, what other options do you have that work? Find out what other sounds you can make (and when) to support or replace your belting. And work out what the MD really means! Groundbreaking vocal trainers Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher from Vocal Process take you step by step through the sounds and techniques of belting and musical theatre singing. Gillyanne and Jeremy have been promoting belting courses since 1997, and their courses often sell out. They have been coaching West End singers for more than 20 years, and have written and presented on belting and musical theatre singing around the world. In July 2011 they will be Masterteachers for 2011 in Australia and New Zealand."Revolutionising the way singing is taught" LINK magazine "I never thought I'd get it in one day!" ALS, West End singer
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| Summer School 2010 |
| Our West End Summer School in association with London Kidsweek was a great success with a large audience in the Playhouse Theatre in attendance for the performance at the culmination of a week of devising, improvisation, drama, singing and movement skills. View the photographs from this event – and keep an eye on this page for details of future similar events. |
| EducationLive - 5th April 2011 |
| Are you interested in finding out about theatre-in-education resources? EducationLive is a unique event that gives teachers the chance to meet theatre industry professionals in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. The Ambassador Theatre Group regulalry runs a stand at the event where we will be available to speak with participants about the educational resources provided in association with our London theatres and productions. Visit the Education live website for details. |
| National Skills Academy Offstage Choices – November 2011 |
| The Ambassador Theatre Group run one of many events across the nation as part of this initiative. Our day within one of our West End theatres will deliver practical and informative programmes focused on backstage, technical and administrative roles available in the industry today for young people aged 13. Visit the Offstage Choices website for more detail. |
| TheatreCraft 2011 |
| Our West End Team regularly participate in the Beyond The Stage Careers Fair at the London Coliseum – Free entry If you're aged 17 – 25 and have always dreamed of a career in theatre, but don’t know where to start? Maybe you want to be an administrator, director, designer, make-up artist, producer, costume maker or technician? Or just want to find out what theatre is all about? Visit the TheatreCraft website for more details. |
| Take a look at Our Open Doors event at the Piccadilly Theatre – a great example of the sort of event that takes place throughout our West End venues. |