scene study - a classical approach
Workshop Leader - Michelle Chadwick
Saturday 12 May
In this workshop the group will explore scenes (provided by Michelle) from a classical play, such as Shakespearean play. The workshop will focus on the action of the scenes, the situation of the scenes at the specific point in play, as well as the characters and their actions and objectives. You will then go on to present at least part of the scene you are working on focussing on expression, truthful communication and clarity of storytelling.
Michelle is a RADA Graduate who works as an actor in television, film and theatre. She also works on RADA’s Foundation and Short Courses Programmes, and is a member of the audition panel.
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improvisation
Workshop Leader - Andrew Tidmarsh
Saturday 19 May
Improvisation can take on many forms: quick-fire games; comedy sketches; intimate relationship exercises; longer dramatic scenes and stories. This workshop explores a variety of ways that improvisation can be used. The main concern is that actors remain open, creative, responsive and truthful. These are the skills that we will be developing during this workshop – and hopefully we will have some fun and make some discoveries along the way.
Andrew Tidmarsh runs the Foundation Course at RADA. He is a writer, director and award winning film-maker. His book An Attitude for Acting is published by Nick Hern Books.
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acting technique - focus on stanislavsky
Workshop Leader - Zoe Waites
Saturday 26 May
In this workshop you will learn how to go deeper into your acting work. Zoe will help you to explore Stanislavsky’s approach, by looking at beats, units, objectives, super-objectives, actions and obstacles. You will do this by working on, and breaking down scenes, that will be provided by Zoe.
Zoe Waites is a RADA graduate who has worked for the past 14 years in television, film and in theatres throughout the UK, including the National and the RSC. She is also a member of RADA’s audition panel.
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voice technique - a vocal workout
Workshop Leader - John Tucker
Saturday 02 June
Communication is the key to all great acting; a key part of that communication is how an actor uses his/her voice. In this workshop you will begin to explore the mechanics of the voice, and will be shown how the breath can affect an actor’s vocal flexibility, and range. You will leave with an idea of vocal technique. You will also leave with some simple warm-up exercises that you can incorporate into your own work.
John Tucker is a singing teacher and vocal coach working with actors, musical theatre singers, and pop singers performing in theatre, TV, radio, and film.
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character study - a physical approach
Workshop Leader - Vivian Munn
Saturday 09 June
Through a series of structured exercises and explorations Vivian will look at various ways of finding the physicality of a character. With improvisations supported by music and sound you will be encouraged to explore the subject simply by using your body with little or no dialogue.
Vivian is a RADA graduate, who has worked extensively as an actor and director within the profession. He is also an Academy Associate Teacher at RADA and works on the BA in Acting, Foundation and Short Courses programmes.
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Alexander Technique
Workshop Leader - Dewi Matthews
Saturday 16 June
The aim of this workshop is to help you find more ease, expansion and focus in your acting and performance. Using Alexander technique as its starting point, you will look in detail at the impact of postural habits on breath and voice. You will also explore how, alignment and the manner in which you use your body impacts on your power as an actor.
Dewi Matthews is a senior tutor of Alexander Technique.
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storytelling
Workshop Leader - Gari Jones
Saturday 23 June
A unique and insightful day using narrative, dialogue, character and imagery to deal with storytelling, a lost art-form, and yet the route of most Art and entertainment forms. You can expect this workshop to be mind-enhancing, liberating, spiritual, disturbing, because it explores storytelling in its most basic and pure form. The day will be based on devising and imagination so a collaborative and broad-minded approach is necessary.
Gari is an experienced Director and Writer within the industry and has directed several productions at RADA.
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actions, acting and reacting
Workshop Leader - Tanya Moodie
Saturday 30 June
This workshop will explore Objectives and Actions using both physical and psychological approaches by focusing on the work of Max Stafford-Clark, Uta Hagen, Ivana Chubbuck, Karl Meyerhold, Sandford Meisner, and Michael Chekov. By working on scenes (provided by Tanya) you will learn how to use transitive verbs in a way that feeds directly into your work with your scene partner, and you will see how liberating this way of working is.
Tanya Moodie is a RADA graduate who has worked for the past 17 years in television, film and in theatres throughout the UK, including the National and the RSC. She also works on RADA’s BA in Acting and is a member of RADA’s audition panel.
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Essential Information
Where will the workshops be held?
The workshops run on Saturday’s at the RADA buildings in London from 10am-5pm.
Who leads the workshops?
Workshops are lead by RADA teaching staff, guest directors and RADA graduates.
What will be covered?
The workshops cover the range of skills taught at the Academy on the full time courses and may include voice, approaches to text, movement, improvisation, acting exercises, scene study and stage combat. The workshops are not a course, and each one will have a different focus so you can book for as many as you wish according to your interest. If you would like to be added to our email mailing list please send an email to:
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with RADA Workshops in the subject title.
How do I reserve a place?
To reserve a place on one or more of these Workshops click 'book now' under the workshop you are interested in and you will be able to reserve your place online.
How much does it cost?
The cost of each of the workshops is £40, (unless otherwise stated) or a concessionary rate of £20 is available for those people who are in receipt of JSA (Job Seekers Allowance). Anyone entitled to a concessionary rate will need to book their workshops through the Box Office by calling 020 7908 4800.
Please note: Family Credit is not eligible.
How many places are available?
Places on each RADA workshop, in most cases, is limited to 20 people and are frequently oversubscribed. To avoid disappointment please make your bookings early.
Please note: the Workshops are non-refundable. However, if we receive cancellation two weeks prior to the start of the workshop, we will try to exchange your place for another workshop. You will receive confirmation of your booking by email. |
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