Creating Theatre for Early Years with Polka and Page One Theatre

Wednesday 6 January

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Creating Theatre for Early Years with Polka and Page One Theatre

A 10 week programme which will cover all the essentials for Devising work for Early Years Theatre with Page One Theatre’s Chloe Stephens.

Book before 31 October and save with our Early Bird offer! £210 plus VAT. Offer will automatically apply in your basket.

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£300.00 + £2.50 booking fee per order

Date

Wednesday 6 January

Location

Clore Learning Studio

About

Polka Theatre have been a leading voice in the creation of work for Early Years audiences for over 45 years. We are excited to present a new 10 week evening course for adults exploring how to make theatre for an early years audience. Join Chloe Stephens from Page One Theatre and guest speakers from Polka’s Producing and Artistic teams to develop your skills in this practical and joyful course.

Drawing on Michael Chekhov’s imaginative approach to theatre making, Chloe will share ways to engage with audiences in an immediate and genuine way. You will discover techniques for devising for early years and be given the time to develop short pieces of performance.

This course is perfect for any artists looking to expand their knowledge of devising work, of Early Years Theatre and its crucial place in the theatre ecology and for artists who are passionate about increasing access to theatre for the very youngest audiences. It is available to artists at any stage of their career.

In an open-hearted and playful exchange you will:

  • Develop collaborative skills in making theatre for young audiences
  • Explore the unique ways that Early Years Theatre is developed and designed
  • Experience performing to an audience of young children
  • Receive feedback and advice
  • Become part of a network of creatives interested in theatre for young audiences

 

Key Information

  • Wednesday 7-9.30pm, from 6 January – 10 March, plus a sharing on Monday 8 March (no session Wed 17 Feb)
  • The sessions will include a warm up and cool down, group and solo work. There will be exercises led by Chloe and self-led practice. There will be an emphasis on collaborative practice.
  • Please come in clothes that are easy to move in. A bottle of water, and a notebook/phone/iPad that you can take notes on would be very useful.
  • Early Bird price is £210 plus VAT
  • Booking will close on 1 December

Entry Requirements

  • All participants must be over 18.
  • No experience is required, just an interest in making theatre for young audiences.
  • There are limited places available on this course, so early booking is advised.

Cast and Creatives

About Page One Theatre Company:

Page One Theatre are a disabled-led company who create visual theatre for young audiences. We believe that children should be offered inspirational theatrical experiences. We are passionate about inspiring, challenging and feeding the imaginations of children (and their grown ups).

Our work for early years is highly visual, combining movement and object puppetry. In our work for ages 5+ this style continues and extends to include narrative through vibrant, original stories.

We offer a programme of education workshops in primary schools and participation projects in higher education institutions, sharing our practice and encouraging debate around the making of work for and with young audiences.

Ticket Prices

Early Bird (book before 31 October) – £210* (£252 VAT included)
Tickets – £250* (£300 VAT included)

*£2.50 transaction fee applies to phone and online bookings. Early Bird valid until 31 October. We reserve the right to change or remove this discount at any time. 

 

Access and Support

The session will take place in the Clore Learning Studio at Polka Theatre, which has level access.

Please contact producing@polkatheatre.com for any access requirements.

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