With Halfpace Theatre

Building Ensemble Workshop: 16 December
Devising Techniques Workshop: 27 January

Whether you’re into devising, doing Shakespeare, performing in a musical or sinking your teeth into a brand-new drama, you’ve probably been part of an ensemble before.

This workshop will explore ways of building that nebulous thing we call ‘ensemble,’ offering strategies for creating a welcoming environment that allows creativity to flourish. We’ll go over co-creating codes of conduct, exercises and warm ups to foster team understanding and trust, how to take a survey of ‘who is in the room’ and a few ways of devising text and physical material as a group.

Participants will nurture co-creation and team-working skills. It’s great for anyone interested in ensemble-led theatre, devising, participatory or community theatre, or simply wanting to brush up on their collaborative skills.

Trailer made with the methods we will be teaching in the workshops:

“Brilliant, immersive, stimulating, easy to participate.” – Participant from Feb 2023 workshop

“Really developed my creative awareness & can’t wait to use it in my practise.” – Participant from Feb 2023 workshop

“This was one of the best theatre-making experiences I have had.” – Participant from Oct 2022 workshop

“I don’t think I’ve ever felt more comfortable in a space outside of my own home.” – Participant from Nov 2022 workshop

Free but ticketed 

Duration: 3 hours 

This workshop is for:
– Emerging/early-career artists.
– Those new to theatre and art making.
– Community members who want to build new skills.

Bring water and something to move in.