As an individual
Do something different and have fun. Adult acting workshops held throughout the year in Cardiff. Our workshops provide practical training opportunities for anybody wishing to develop their performance ability. The programme has been developed over the past ten years and constantly evolves to make sure you have all the tools as a modern performer.
These workshops are perfect for you if you are an absolute beginner, have some experience of performing or you are returning to rehearsals.
In order to take part participants must sign up to an entire course.
If you are an absolute beginner we recommend you start with 'Discover Acting' and progress through the levels in order. However, if you have some previous experience we will consider you starting with us at a higher level.
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Discover Acting
Our entry level course where you will start acting, discover new techniques, take part in theatre games, work on scripts and have a lot of fun along the way. At the end of this short course you can continue onto the intermeditae and advanced stage courses.
Activities include:
Meeting new people
Rehearsing scenes
Improvisation
Acting games and exercises
This workshop is right for you if…
You want to meet new friends
You like to have fun
You want to start acting
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
FINAL APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN
Next Course Term Dates:
Saturdays
1.45pm-4.15pm
23 Nov - 14 Dec
Fee:
Book by 12 Oct for £95
Book by 26 Oct for £115
Book after 26 Oct for £125
(Please allow time to complete your application and to receive the booking information which follows this)
Explore Acting
This is the course where you will learn all about the fundamentals of stage performance. You will take on a role and explore your ability. You will rehearse with others and perform a scene at the end.
Activities include:
Learning lines
Rehearsing in groups
Creating a character
Performing a scene
This workshop is right for you if…
You want to create
You like to be part of a team
You want to get up in front of others
You want to improve your performance
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
£185
FINAL APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN
Next Course Term Dates:
Tuesdays
7.00pm-9.00pm
10 Sept - 29 Oct
Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff
The Rehearsal Room
This is the course where you will explore a range of performancer subjects within the comfort of the rehearsal room. Learn or brush up on new technqiues, discover new skills and meet other likeminded people. All without the pressure of a performance to the public.
Activities include:
Improvisation
Rehearsal technqiues
Screen Acting
Voice & physicality
Text work
This workshop is right for you if…
You want a challenge
You have experience
You would like to develop as a performer
You want to improve your performance
Entry to this course will be by application form.
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
Whole course: £150
Single workshops: £26
There is also an option to purchase single date workshops. Please ask us about these if you are interested in this option.
BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Next Course Term Dates:
Wednesdays
7.00pm-9.00pm
A series of one-off practical workshop delivered by a team of visiting directors, actors and practitioners. Workshops in this series:
Scene Work, Stage Combat, Script Writing, TV Presenting, Shakespeare & Auditions, Voice & Accents and Screen Acting.
Scene Work
In this course you will develop your skills as a performer by taking part in a scene from a published play or film. At the end of the course the cast will perform these scenes to an audience in a Cardiff theatre space.
Activities include:
Working with scripts
Creating a character
Learning lines
Developing approaches to rehearsal
This workshop is right for you if…
You want to be part of a creative process
You have previous experience
You would like to be part of creative team
You want the chance to share work
Entry to this course will be by application form and informal meeting.
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
£200
Next Course Term Dates:
Returns in Autumn 2019
Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff
INITIAL APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN
Showcase Term
The course where you will broaden your approach to performance. In the first few sessions you will explore taster sessions in Musical Theatre, Devised Theatre, Physical Theatre and Shakespeare. In the second half you will choose the subjects you've most enjoyed and with your group create and perform a showcase to perform at the end of the course.
Activities include:
Creating a new performance
Discovering Shakespeare
Writing new scenes
Learning songs
Performing in a showcase
This workshop is right for you if…
You want to explore a broader range of skills
You have previous experience
You would like to take chances
You want to perform in a showcase
Entry to this course will be by application form and audition.
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
£250
Next Course Term Dates:
Returns in 2020
Rep Term
In this course you will work on a number of short plays with the opportunity to develop a range of characters for an end of course performance to the public.
Activities include:
Rehearsing short plays
Learning lines
Building characters
Perform in a public show
This workshop is right for you if…
You want to explore a professional process
You have previous experience
You would like to create characters for a show
You want to perform in a public performance
Entry to this course will be by application form.
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
£250
Next Course Term Dates:
Returns spring 2020
Production Course
In this course you will experience a full rehearsal process. You will take part in an audition, learn a part, create a character, be part of a technical and costume rehearsal and perform for the public in a performance.
Activities include:
Taking part in an audition
Learning lines
Creating a character
Rehearsing
Taking part in a technical and costume rehearsal
Perform in a public show
This workshop is right for you if…
You want to explore a professional process
You have previous experience
You would like to create a character for a show
You want to perform in a public performance
Entry to this course will be by application form and group audition.
To apply for this course download the application form here and return to us.
Next Course Term Dates:
Course underway
Returns 2020