This summer’s must-do experience will be at the Gulbenkian Theatre in Canterbury, working with trained professionals from Animate Arts Company to produce an exciting contemporary theatre performance for the main stage, in which period costume meets modern funk.
There are three courses running over the course of a week in August. Each course explores different aspects of theatre production from cast to crew, and acuminates in a final stage show to the public on the last day. The courses are ideal for those who want to experience working in a professional venue, develop skills for their career paths, enrich your portfolios and CV before applying for University and most importantly be creative!
So which is the course for you?
The Cast: Work with professional performers to devise a new piece of contemporary theatre inspired by costumes from the Gulbenkian wardrobe. You will develop a production from scratch and your own individual characters that will be part of the cast, and perform on the main stage on the final day to a public audience. This course will develop skills in devising and performance, and gain valuable experience working in a professional venue.
(For over 18s) 9 - 14 August: £380*
(For ages 14-17s) 16-21 August: £280
The stylist crew: Work with a professional visual artist to design, construct and style the entire cast with exciting and dynamic looks for the stage. This course is designed to develop designs and techniques in hair and make-up, as well as exploring the world of costume adaptation. Your creative vision will be worn by the cast in the final public show.
(For over 18s) 12 - 14 August: £240*
(For ages 14-17s) 19-21 August: £140
Technical crew: An amazing opportunity to work with the Gulbenkian’s professional sound and lighting technicians to learn how to design, rig and operate lights for the theatre. This course includes looking at design and also hands-on operation of lights and sound on the final production.
(For over 18s) 13 - 14 August: £180*
(For ages 14-17s) 20-21 August: £90
*Exclusive to all Over 18s courses:
The social – Included in the price of the over 18s courses, are four nights of evening entertainment - a welcome dinner in a restaurant, a theatre show trip, film night at Gulbenkian Cinema and an after-show reception.
Residential - On-Campus en-suite B&B accommodation is also available for £30.25 per night if requested when booking.
TO BOOK:
As places are limited on this unique opportunity, we highly recommend reserving a place to avoid disappointment.
A £75 non-refundable deposit is required.
Reservations and bookings can be made via Gulbenkian Theatre Booking office on
Gulbenkian Theatre website or 01227 769075
For Over 18s who wish to arrange for accommodation should book via the Gulbenkian Theatre booking office too.
Questions and any additional information that you may require can be requested direct from Animate Arts Company by emailing
email@animatecommunityarts.com