Drama and Performance

So, how exactly do we read a script? First, we need to note what type of script it is. Radio? Film? Stage? They are all formatted differently from each other but have one thing in common – a story! 

Reading scripts is vital toward immersing oneself in character and the scripted world. Finding the main plot is easy but what about the sub-plot? Character relationships? Physical traits? Emotional highs and lows? Comedic moments? 

This workshop will guide potential student writers/actors/directors toward digging deep into a text to study its structure, characters, themes, style and so forth. 

Tools required for the workshop: pen, paper, and a sense of adventure! 

What happens when you are called in for an audition? Your first reaction might be to get very nervous. So, how can you use this to your advantage? Remember; nerves are normal! 

This workshop will invite you to recognise the blocks that all performers go through and incorporate them as a positive working tool to help you get closer to that job. 

Tools required for the workshop: pen, paper, and derring-do! 

This workshop will introduce participants to television and film acting techniques. Students will look at screenplays and explore variants on character construction for a camera.

There are a rich variety of performance forms across the globe. This participatory seminar will introduce students to key performance forms, considering how theatre functions in different societies and contexts. We can introduce a range of different forms, or focus on a specific form of your choice.