GSC DRAMA CLUBS
“GSC has had such a positive impact over the years on both their confidence on stage and also their love of Shakespeare.” Club Member’s Mum
Our Drama Clubs ignite the imagination of budding young actors and those who want to add some creativity to their week, in small friendly groups.
Working with GSC's experienced workshop leaders, participants play fun drama games, rehearse plays, strengthen confidence, and discover performance skills that can be used in everyday life. Drama Clubs sessions can include improvisation, script work, character building and more!
Clubs run on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays - scroll down for more.
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SUMMER TERM 2024
MONDAYS | Ages: 12-18 | Group for young autistic people
Our new Monday evening drama club is designed for young autistic people. This is a more intimate club where participants are supported in a fun, nurturing environment to discover self-expression through drama and story-telling. Whether you have an autism diagnosis or are waiting for one, this group is a safe space.
We are not able to offer one-to-one access provision for this drama club, but if this would be important to you, you are welcome to bring a companion. For more details contact our Creative Learning Producer Kerrie, [email protected]
Dates: 22 April - 08 July (No club 06 & 27 May)
Times: 6.15pm - 7.15pm, Monday evenings
Payment: £80 (1 hour session, for 10 weeks)
Group size: 8 participants maximum
WEDNESDAYS | Ages: 7-13
Join us for 60 minutes of fun theatre games and rehearsals as we follow in the footsteps of our professional open-air show and work towards a performance of Shakespeare's gripping tragedy Romeo & Juliet for friends and family.
Dates: 17 April - 26 June (HT 29 May; no class).
Times: 6:15pm - 7:15pm, Wednesday evenings
Payment: £80 (1 hour session, for 10 weeks)
SATURDAYS: Part I Ages 7-12
Our focus this term will be exploring the mystery and mayhem of Shakespeare's magical comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Dates: 20 April - 29 June (HT 01 June; no classes).
Times: 10am - Noon, Saturday mornings
Payment: £165 (2hrs session, for 10 weeks)
SATURDAYS: Part II Ages 13-18
Throughout the course of the term, the Saturdays Part II will have the unique opportunity to be part of our main open-air summer show of Romeo and Juliet AND a a special piece of forum theatre, based on Knife Crime Awareness and Prevention.
We will be working with experts in this field including theatre practitioners who have created Knife Crime projects at other theatres, Surrey Police and Fearless/Crime Stoppers.
Romeo & Juliet commitment
Rehearsals will be every Saturday from 10am – 12 Noon
Additionally, your child would need to commit to:
- Wednesday 19th June – from 4pm technical rehearsals on Guildford High Street
- Thursday 20th June – from 7.30pm Dress Rehearsal
- Wednesday 26th June – 7.30pm performance
- Saturday 29th June – 2.30pm performance
- Wednesday 3rd July – see below
- Friday 5th July – 7.30pm performance
- Wednesday 10th July – 7.30pm performance
- Saturday 13th July – 7.30pm performance
Students will need to arrive 45 minutes prior to the start of each performance and will be finished by 9pm for evening performances and by 4pm on the Matinees.
Forum Theatre showing
This will be performed on the following dates:
- Saturday 29th June – to friends and family
- Wednesday 3rd July – to the general public at a central Guildford venue (TBC) as part of GSC’s main summer programme of work, with a special evening dedicated to Knife Crime Awareness.
All students that live in Surrey will be covered by our Body of Persons License. If you live outside Surrey there may be a small fee to pay. Please let us know.
ACCESS
ALL CLASSES TAKE PLACE AT OUR BUILDINGS IN STOKE PARK
GreenArk/Astolat, Lido Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HB. Click here for directions
GSC is committed to making your time with us as enjoyable as possible. We aim to cater for every student’s needs and our rehearsal spaces are wheelchair friendly. If you’re thinking of joining a club and have specific access requirements, please contact us.
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CONTACT
If you would like more information, please contact us or call the office 01483 301590.
