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School Workshops and Tuition Services
We offer 20 years experience having worked in over 300 schools. We pride ourselves in delivering expertly crafted workshops which are designed to build confidence, creativity and theoretical understanding through practical application in a safe and encouraging environment. We can explore set texts, practitioners, devising, and can tailor each session to suit the needs of both GSCE and A-Level groups.
Kat also offers online tuition for essay writing and exam prep. A
The power and focus of the workshop engaged
our students in a way I have never seen before!
They produced excellent work which was visually and
emotionally gripping. Thank you.’
'The workshops being geared to our practitioner needs was so helpful and fully supported our examination work, feeding directly into the needs and requirements of the curriculum. On top of that, it was FUN. Thankyou!'
Sherborne School For Girls
Prices (No VAT charged)
Booked on the same day as the show. These would be for additional sessions not including the 2hr workshop which is included with the show price:
1hr - £50
2hr 30mins - £75
2hr - £100
Booked separately without the show:
1hr - £150
1hr 30mins - £175
2hr - £200
3hrs - £250
6hrs - £400
For full day rates and specialised sessions, please contact for a pricing.
All actors and workshop leaders are fully DBS checked.
Maximum number per workshop 30 students
Brecht and Epic Theatre
An energetic, fast paced and fully practical exploration of Brecht's
making strange, 'V-Effekt' techniques.
We look at the art of demonstration as a way to convey the outward signs of social and political relationships. A Gestic acting style will be explored through montage, dialectics, voice, stance, gesture, movement, narration, commentary, facial expression, tableaux, humour and proxemics.
The students will be able to understand Brecht in a clear and fun way and finish the workshop with a toolbox of techniques and ideas to use in their theory and practical work. If you would like us to focus on a specific Brechtian play in the session, please let us know.
‘The teaching in the workshops was excellent. Brecht’s ideas and methods were delivered with clarity and made instantly accessible with students quickly producing dynamic work…’
Scarborough 6th Form College
Berkoff - Total Theatre
Students will explore Berkoff's approach to making 'Vital' non-naturalistic theatre. The session is 100% practical where the students learn the techniques whilst gaining an understanding of the social, cultural and historical context. Students will learn quotations from Steven Berkoff and subject specific terminology that can be applied to essays.
We can run the session as a devising workshop, or in connection to a set text.
In both the devising and set text Berkoff sessions, students will explore how Berkoff champions the power of imagination through visceral 'in yer-face theatre:'
They will look at stylised mime (action, figurative and corporeal), exaggeration, multi-roling,
abstract use of voice, ensemble playing ('no spear carriers!'), sound-scapes, slow motion, staccato rhythms, 'clockwork marionettes,' narration, MIE and
multi-purpose props.
Artaud
Here we delve into the Theatre of Cruelty, exploring the primitive, visceral elements that make up Artaudian Theatre. The best space for this workshop is a drama studio with access to low level lighting. We also use music and props as a stimulus to creating a style of visual poetry. Students use mime, gesture, physical theatre and stylised, rythmic movement to communicate meaning, mood and atmopshere, rather than the use of simple words.
We can connect these techniques to a set text or as a stimulus for devising.
Set Texts in practise
We will look at the themes, characters, mood and atmopshere and setting of the texts and interpret them from the perspective of an actor/director.
There will be a strong emphasis on characterisation, voice, facial expression, gesture, proxemics, use of space and stage pictures. Students will create work whilst relating it to theory and essay specifics:
'WHAT do I want to communicate to the audience and HOW will I do this using theatrical techniques?'
We can connect the text to a practitioner, or look
at a combination of practitioners. Two of our most popular sessions have been:
'Metamorphosis' exploring Berkoff, Brecht & Artaud
'Woyzeck' exploring Berkoff, Brecht & Artaud
Drama Tuition
Kat offers both 1:1 and group online sessions and Drama tuition to help students with exam writing and essay prep. These sessions are tailored specifically to the individual needs of the students and delivered with energy, warmth, patience and encouragement.
Prices
1:1 tuition £50 per 1hr session
School Group/Class sessions £90 per 1hr session
Maximum length of an online group session 2hrs £180
