GSC Saturdays

Drama & Stage Fighting!

GSC Saturdays will ignite the imagination of 9 -17 year olds (9-12yrs & 13-17yrs), sharpening their acting skills, strengthening their confidence and introducing them to the exciting and diverse world of theatre, drama and Shakespeare!

In a fun and creative atmosphere GSC Saturdays will explore different theatre styles, work with different Shakespeare plays and learn how to create characters and improvise.

On top of that, half of the morning will also be dedicated to Stage Fighting, which as well as an exhilarating skill, teaches participants about spatial awareness, clear storytelling, body language, and about working together. 

GSC Saturdays are led by professional actors and workshop leaders with years of experience in the industry and carry full CRB certificates.

Autumn Term:

14 September - 07 December 2012 (12 weeks - Half Term 02 Nov)

Fee: £150 per child

Spring Term:

TBC

Summer Term:

TBC

Download application form here

Join us and IGNITE your imagination!

 

GSC Drama Sprites

GSC Drama Sprites

From January 2012 onwards GSC have launched a series of after-school Drama Clubs at local Primary Schools in Guildford for 7-11 year olds.

GSC Drama Sprites will teach your child to tell stories in a fun and interactive way, to create characters, to use their imaginations and to work and play as a team. Drama helps build confidence and teaches better communication skills. We will even explore a Shakespeare character or two! Above all we will have FUN!

These are currently at Queen Eleanor’s C of E Junior School and Sandfield Primary School.

For an application form simply email us and we'll send the appropriate one out to you.

If you would like GSC to bring their drama classes to your school, contact Sarah by email, or call 07957 440866.

All GSC teachers are fully CRB checked and are professional actors/workshop leaders.

The Bard’s Not That Hard

The Bard's Not That Hard!

Shakespeare for Adults

How do actors create a Shakespearean character?
Ever wanted to understand how to read or watch a Shakespeare play better?
Have a burning desire to give it a go yourself?

Then the Bard's Not That Hard is just for YOU! (ages 18-108!)

Every week we’ll explore key skills needed to equip the actor when approaching a text, and we’ll seek to clarify the mechanics behind speaking Shakespeare, finding the keys to open up this beautifully rich language.

These fun, practical evening classes are suitable for beginners as well as professionals, and are designed for you to get up on your feet and start speaking Shakespeare with confidence.

They’re also perfect for those who just want to learn more about Shakespeare, his plays and enhance your enjoyment of watching them! Last term's participants said:

"We have just loved your enthusiasm and the fun we have had - two words which I had previously thought were impossible to put in the same sentence as Shakespeare!"

"a truly special term, there was a real sense of friendship and community created."

"Such serious fun!" 

Classes are run in a supportive and informal atmosphere by professional actors and workshop leaders who have a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience of working with Shakespeare. Previous terms have covered: The Taming of the Shrew, Macbeth, The Sonnets, The Merchant of Venice, Othello

Autumn Term:

03 Sept - 22 Oct 2013 (8 weeks)

Fee: £120 per place

Download an application form here (pdf)

Join us and IGNITE your imagination!

Summer Drama

Summer Holidays Drama - Stage a Play in a Week!

This summer we'll be running two weeks of fun-packed, drama activity days, for different age groups, on two different stories!

05 - 09 August - As You Like It

12 - 17 yr olds (10am - 4pm, Friday performance for family and friends at 5pm)

Working with professional actors from this summer’s open-air production, the week will feature drama activities and workshops designed to get you acting Shakespeare like a pro, finishing in a performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

12 - 16 August - The Wind in the Willows

7 - 11 yr olds (10am - 3.15pm, Friday performance for family and friends at 4pm)

Create a character, learn lines, paint the scenery…this will be a week bursting with fun and creativity as we meet Ratty, Mole and Badger and discover Mr Toad’s crazy love of motor cars! Through playing and rehearsing we will work towards a performance for family and friends at the end of the week.

Details

Our Summer Holiday Drama Weeks provides children, within a productive and supportive environment, to explore their imaginations and think innovatively and creatively together. The week is also a great way to make new friends, gain confidence and develop drama skills. No experience of Shakespeare or acting is necessary, just bring yourself, heaps of energy, (a packed lunch!) and a desire to have some fun! Summer School leaders are fully CRB Checked

Fees: £140 (£100 for sibling)

Venue: Onslow Village Hall, Wilderness Road, Guildford, GU2 7QR

To Book: Call 01483 304384 or email us at info@guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk

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