Following sold out workshops in January, the Isaac Theatre Royal and Canvas Bag Drama School are back with their School Holiday Drama Workshops for the upcoming April Holiday break!
Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th April 2023
Imagine! Create! Perform!
Place: Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central
This April, the course will be split into three age groups; 7-9yrs, 10-12yrs and 13-17yrs. The Drama Workshops will be centered around the theme of… Things that go Bump in the Night!
- Why is Giant Thunder making such a din?
- Is that an ogress in your garden uprooting the trees?
- Tawhirimatea wants to whisk you away – but can he be trusted?
- And don’t even get me started on the tooth fairy…
In this holiday workshop we’ll look at both classical and pop culture inspired spooky tales. We’ll explore what makes the characters in these tales tick, and our response to scary things.
These workshops are designed to challenge children & teenagers with new ideas about acting and performance. Immerse yourself and learn improvisation skills through a selection of high energy and fun games. Dabble in musical theatre including voice work and contemporary choreography in the beautiful surroundings of the majestic Isaac Theatre Royal.
The workshop will take place over three days culminating in a showcase of what the students have been working on, performed on the Isaac Theatre Royal stage!
You’ll supply energy, a willingness to learn, and bundles of imagination!
Group 1: 7 – 9 years – Tutored by Andrew Gilbert- SOLD OUT
Andrew has a keen interest in improvisation, and encourages imagination and quick thinking within conventional storytelling structure, and improvisation itself. As a deep appreciator of storytelling, Andrew encourages his students to find the patterns within all stories, and to understand the rules of regular storytelling so that they may be broken in interesting ways!
Time: 9am – 3pm (final day will conclude at 4pm)
Group 2: 10 – 12 years – Tutored by Annabel Brodie – SOLD OUT
Annabel trained at Excel School of Performing Arts in Auckland in 2005 and then for the successive 2 years, at Hagley Theatre Company in Christchurch. Annabel brings energy and excitement to her drama workshops and loves bringing out imagination and creativity in children.
Time: 9am – 3pm (final day will conclude at 4pm)
**PLEASE NOTE: Registrations for 7-9 & 10-12 yrs groups are now fully booked, and the waiting list is now also full.**
Group 3: 13 – 17 years – Tutored by Harry Lawerence
Originally from Swansea (Wales), Harry has been involved in a wide variety on theatre disciplines including musical theatre, improvisation, physical theatre and puppetry and has toured with Creature Encounter, an internationally acclaimed street theatre puppetry group. Since moving to Christchurch Harry founded the Hwyl Theatre Company which specialises in creating original productions with innovative theatre techniques.
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $240 incl GST (workshop lunch additional)
**Please note: Your place in this workshop will be confirmed once payment has been received.**
Wear: Comfortable clothing
Workshop lunch is sorted! Take the hassle out of organising and pre-purchase a healthy, delicious lunch for only an additional $15 per day.
Lunches include: a substantial savory item, piece of fresh fruit, a sweet treat and a choice of drink (bottled water, Charlies orange juice pouch or Charlies blackcurrant & apple juice pouch). All dietary requirements will be catered for.
**Participants are welcome to bring their own packed lunch.**
All participants will receive a certificate detailing the achievement of their intensive holiday drama workshop at the end of day three.
Bookings are set to fill up quick. Enter your child(s) details below to secure your spot(s) for this fantastic workshop.