http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/ en-gb Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:45:25 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/rss/ Buffalo Mozzarella hello@theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk hello@theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/shakespeare_summer_school__a_midsummer_nights_dream/ Mon 26 Jul to Today - 10.00am-4.00pm - Join us for a week long exciting exploration into the world of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', culminating in an on stage performance with a contemporary twist! Please bring an old newspaper with you! Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/shakespeare_summer_school__a_midsummer_nights_dream/#254 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/freefall_festival/ Mon 26 Jul to Sun 22 Aug - Times Vary - This summer, be prepared as the Tower Arts Centre, Winchester Discovery Centre and the Theatre Royal will be parachuting into the city centre as the Freefall arts festival for children touches down in August. Between the 2nd and the 22nd August, the Festival will be providing summer activities for children of all ages, culminating in an outdoor performance weekend in the centre of Winchest... Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/freefall_festival/#294 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/set_design/ Today - 10.00am-4.00pm - This creative workshop gives the participants the opportunity to design their very own set utilising both their art skills and imagination whilst learning the techniques and practice of a set designer. Warnings: Participants to wear old clothing Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/set_design/#257 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/in_the_city_3/ Mon 2 Aug to Fri 6 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Winnall Rock School are opening their doors for this special week of activity that is available to all and their experienced staff will be showing participants how to write songs, work with other musicians, play instruments and generally make some noise. Being able to play an instrument or experience not needed. Participants will be invited back to perform on 22nd August at River Park Leisure Cen... Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/in_the_city_3/#258 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2day_circus_workshop_clowning_physical_theatre_and_juggling/ Mon 2 Aug to Tue 3 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - An active introduction to the world of circus performance. Learn the basics of mime and clowning, as well as physical theatre and juggling. Taught by Neil Kelso, a student of the Russian State Circus. The two days will build towards a physical theatre performance which will be filmed and published online. A truly unique opportunity and places are strictly limited.Warnings: Participants must wear a... Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2day_circus_workshop_clowning_physical_theatre_and_juggling/#259 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/puppetry_workshop_under_the_sea/ Mon 2 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Participants will design and create their own fish puppets and spend time devising a performance for family and friends Warnings: Cold melt glue guns (used only by practitioner and assistant) and safe needles to sew will be used in this workshop. Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/puppetry_workshop_under_the_sea/#260 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_page_to_stage_myths__legends/ Tue 3 Aug to Wed 4 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Participants will go from writer, to director, to performer in two days! Working alongside Edward Wren, director of the award winning River People theatre company, participants create their own mini production in its entirety based around the theme of myths and legends, from script writing to directing, to set and costume design, to performing in 2 action packed days. If you're interested in a... Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_page_to_stage_myths__legends/#261 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_drama_inspired_by_tim_burton__his_wonderland/ Wed 4 Aug to Thu 5 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Participants will devise a performance of ?Alice in Wonderland? using puppetry and actors, allowing them to learn both puppetry and physical theatre skills and techniques throughout. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_drama_inspired_by_tim_burton__his_wonderland/#262 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/fun_with_felt/ Thu 5 Aug to Fri 6 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - The workshop engages you with the ancient art of felt making. Working with 100% natural woollen fibres, using wet and dry felt making techniques; you will have the opportunity to make creative felt accessories. Making your own broaches, jewellery and even bags has never been so simple and such fun. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/fun_with_felt/#263 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/african_dance_1day/ Mon 9 Aug - 10.00am - 4.00pm - A day of rapid rhythmic dynamism from Ghana, decorated by dazzling West African dance movements. Sign up for either drumming or dancing, and participate in the workshops separately in the morning, combining the rhythms with the choreography in the afternoon, ready for a performance at the end. Make sure you check out the whole day of African dance with Charlie down at River Park on Wed 18th A... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/african_dance_1day/#288 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/african_drumming_1day/ Mon 9 Aug - 10.00am - 4.00pm - A day of rapid rhythmic dynamism from Ghana, decorated by dazzling West African dance movements. Sign up for either drumming or dancing, and participate in the workshops separately in the morning, combining the rhythms with the choreography in the afternoon, ready for a performance at the end. Make sure you check out the whole day of African dance with Charlie down at Riverpark on Wed 18th Au... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/african_drumming_1day/#289 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/tower_performing_arts_presents_peter_pan__abridged/ Mon 9 Aug to Fri 13 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - This 5 day summer school will give participants the opportunity to spend a fun week with tutors from the Tower in drama, dance and singing workshops leading to a performance of an abridged version of Peter Pan, featuring stage combat and physical comedy. The final piece will be performed at the end of the week to an invited audience. Participants will be invited back to perform on 22nd August at ... Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/tower_performing_arts_presents_peter_pan__abridged/#264 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/magic_workshop/ Tue 10 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Learn to perform tricks to astound your friends and family. Professional magician Neil Kelso introduces you to the world of sleight-of-hand and gives you a crash-course in card tricks, presentation skills, and mind-reading techniques. If you want to be the next Derren Brown or David Blaine, this is the course for you. Includes materials to take home to entertain friends! Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/magic_workshop/#266 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/audition_ambition/ Tue 10 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Imagine you are auditioning for Harry Potter, Doctor Who or your favourite show. This is the all round drama day! A practical workshop on preparing for auditions, building your confidence, developing your performance skills and having fun through games, scripts, improvisation and learning about what an audition is like. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/audition_ambition/#267 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_contemporaryhiphop_fusion/ Wed 11 Aug to Thu 12 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Come and have a go at two of the most popular current dance styles. Learn dynamic contemporary moves and funky freestyle routines, all fused together to create a fast paced energetic performance on the final day. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_contemporaryhiphop_fusion/#268 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/an_introduction_to_the_orchestra_weird___wonderful_music/ Wed 11 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - An interactive introduction to the world of music. Getting to know the instruments of the orchestra (and some of the more unusual instruments which didn?t quite make it!), participants will get a hands on chance to experience a wide variety of instruments, sounds and styles of music, collaborating to create a live performance at the end of the day. Led by Neil Kelso ? award winning concert... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/an_introduction_to_the_orchestra_weird___wonderful_music/#269 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_creative_dance_around_the_world_through_creative_dance/ Thu 12 Aug to Fri 13 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Pack your bags for a fun journey to different countries. The workshop will allow participants to learn movements from different countries and work creatively to devise their own sequences. The participants will work as a group to create a dance to be shared on the last day. Warnings: Participants to wear sensible clothes for movement. No skirts or tights. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/2_day_creative_dance_around_the_world_through_creative_dance/#270 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/comedy_workshop/ Fri 13 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - What makes you laugh? What makes other people laugh? Come along and find out on our one day comedy workshop. Unleash your creativity and have fun. Learn how to improvise, think spontaneously and be funny. This fun interactive workshop involves plenty of drama games, improvisation techniques and laughter and culminates in a live comedy improvisation show to friends and family. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/comedy_workshop/#271 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/hiphop_taster_session/ Mon 16 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - This high energy workshop will introduce participants to hip hop and street dance, helping them develop their technique through routines and freestyle moves. Whether you are an absolute beginner or already have a little experience under your belt, this workshop is the perfect FREE opportunity to get a taster for the dance style and have some fun! Why not also book yourself onto Hip Hop Intermedia... Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/hiphop_taster_session/#274 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/song_writing_day/ Mon 16 Aug - 10.00am-4.00pm - Participants will spend the day working with Musicians from WRS exploring song writing techniques to create their own songs by the end of the day. Participants will be invited back to perform on 22nd August at River Park Leisure Centre. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/production/song_writing_day/#273