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CREATIVE LEARNING

2017

ATGTICKETS.COM/wimbledon | NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE 0844 871 7646*

*Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

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WEEKLY CLASSES

VERONA’S MUSICAL BALLOON BANDCome and join Verona and Cecil ‘The Balloon’ Donkey for an interactive Music and Movement class, designed to stimulate and help development in speech, coordination and motor skills. Bright balloons, props, singing and percussion instruments are used throughout the session to keep the little ones engaged. Class numbers are limited to 15 and one parent/guardian is required to remain with the child.

TIME 10.30am – 11.10am & 11.30am – 12.10pm

LOCATION Stalls Bar

AGE GROUP 6 months to 6 years

COST £60* per 10 week term

Every Monday morning from 16 Jan to 20 Mar.

LUNCHTIME CHOIRIf you love singing then this is the perfect way to spend your lunch break and to meet new like-minded friends. Suitable for everyone. Music score reading and theory knowledge not essential. Musical Theatre, Pop, Jazz and Classical music will be rehearsed and performed in classes that will suit both the beginner and budding professional. Have fun and improve your confidence and technique with our professional voice teacher, Verona Chard. The classes combine vocal warm up, technique and group song-work. 1:1 classes are also available.

TIME 1.00pm – 2.15pm

LOCATION The Piano Bar

AGE GROUP All Welcome

COST £72 for 12 sessions

Every Monday lunchtime from 16 Jan to 3 Apr.

INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADERVerona is a vocalist, actor, composer and tutor. She is a visiting sung voice professional at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, and she was a judges’ expert for X Factor, Poland.

For more information visit www.veronachard.com or www.musicalballoonband.com

MON 16 JAN – MON 20 MAR

MON 16 JAN – MON 3 APR


WEEKLY CLASSES

ADULT ACTING CLASSESDiscover your inner performer in this course led by one of the UK’s most experienced actors. Covering a range of key acting skills over the 10 weeks, this is a great opportunity for those who want to build their confidence as actors and those who have no prior experience. Have fun and make new friends! There are no classes on 13 February.

INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADERAndrew Fettes is an accomplished and experienced actor who has appeared in the West End (Albert Steptoe – Steptoe & Son – Comedy Theatre), on TV, Radio & Film and

has toured the UK and Europe extensively in theatre productions. As a director he has worked on pantomime and plays, notably the Nottingham Theatre Royal, Colin McIntyre production of Dial M for Murder & Tri-Tangle at the Leicester Square Theatre.


LOCATION Studio

AGE GROUP 18+

COST £150 per 10 week term

Every Monday evening 16 Jan to 13 Mar apart from Tuesday 24 Jan & 21 Mar.

JOSEPH & HIS TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT WORKSHOPGet involved in everyone’s favourite musical! Join Helen Otway, Assistant Choreographer for previous tours of Joseph to rehearse and perform your favourite scenes and songs from the hit musical. All participants get to see the show after the workshop…a real treat! Maximum 20 places so please book early.*

INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADERThe Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat national tour marked Helen’s professional musical theatre debut, in which she played the role of Mrs Potiphar and the Apache dancer. Since then Helen’s theatre

credits include The Producers at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Chicago at the Adelphi Theatre, Fosse European tour, Joseph at the New London Theatre, Grease at the Larnaca Amphitheatre, Focus on Dance, choreographed by Lynn Seymour at New Victoria Theatre, Sleeping Beauty with the London Lewis Ballet Company and Dick Whittington at Norwich Theatre Royal. Helen also appeared in Dr Who where she played an Auton Killer Bride! Film credits include Kevin Spacey’s Beyond the Sea and Delovely.

TIME 2.30pm – 4.30pm (followed by the 5pm performance of the show)

LOCATION Studio

AGE GROUP 7-11 years

COST £39.50 for workshops & show

* The group will attend the show after the workshop accompanied by the leader. Any additional show tickets must be purchased at the best available price.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP FOR THE OVER 50’SLed by seasoned performer Verona Chard, here is your chance to tread the boards and belt out a show stopper at New Wimbledon Theatre; South London’s home of musical theatre. There are no classes on 13 February.


LOCATION Studio

AGE GROUP 50+

COST £200 per 10 week term

Every Monday evening from 16 Jan to 27 Mar.

MON 16 JAN - MON 27 MAR (TUES 24 JAN & 21 MAR) SAT 4 FEB

MON 16 JAN – MON 20 MAR


HALF TERM WORKSHOPS

STAGE COMBAT MASTERCLASSLearn all the secrets of stage combat with professional fight director, Matt Gardner and rehearse your own combat sequence. Great fun and no bones broken!

TIME 10.30am – 1.30pm LOCATION Studio

AGE GROUP 11-16 years COST £30

INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADER Matt trained as an actor and fight arranger at East 15 and has advanced fighting qualifications with both the BADC and BASSC. He is the Fight Director for the Principal Theatre Company and the Young Shakespeare Company. His work includes: fight arranger for Shakespeare in Shoreditch (Lights of London Productions), The Shakespeare Conspiracy (ACS Random), Richard III (Word of Mouth productions), Taming of the Shrew (Courtyard Theatre), The Maccabees Video (Bullion Productions) plus as a fight performer in various films including Pirates of the Caribbean and Faintheart.

AUDITION SKILLS WORKSHOPTake all the worry out of that big audition! Led by National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT) Director Sarah Redmond, you will learn the audition tricks that get you noticed on stage. You are asked to bring a prepared song or script with you.

TIME 10.30am – 4.00pm LOCATION Studio


INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADER Sarah Redmond is an experienced actor and director. She has performed extensively on stage and television and has directed numerous seasons for NYMT, Chichester University and Trinity Conservatoire. In 2017 Sarah will be directing the highly acclaimed musical Betty Blue Eyes at the Brighton Festival and Honk! For a tour of Southwark and Lewisham schools.

AUDITION TECHNIQUE MASTERCLASSA practical workshop that breaks down the audition process from choice of song/script to the recall stages. The session is aimed at those preparing to enter Drama School or University. Participants should come to the workshop in comfortable clothes with a chosen song and script.

TIME 4.30PM – 7.30pm LOCATION Studio


INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADER Wendy has worked extensively as a Musical Director, Arranger and Composer for theatre, TV and radio – including National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Donmar Warehouse, Sadlers Wells, Hampstead Theatre as well as many of the regional reps and national touring venues. She is in huge demand as a consultant on musical theatre training and is currently Head of the Undergraduate Musical Theatre Course at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

TUE 14 FEB

WED 15 FEB

WED 15 FEB


EASTER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS

MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE RED SHOES WORKSHOPA unique opportunity for young dancers to explore themes from Matthew Bourne’s brand new production of The Red Shoes, based on the film by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger and the Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale.

New Adventures dancers will lead practical sessions to explore Matthew Bourne’s unique storytelling and choreographic language, learn repertoire from the show and delve into creative tasks used to create the piece. Followed by a Question & Answer session where you will be able to learn more about the production, New Adventures & Re:Bourne and what it’s like to be a dancer in the company.

TIME 10.30am - 1.15pm (7-11 years) 1.45pm - 4.30pm (12-16 years)

LOCATION Studio

AGE GROUP 7-11 years/12-16 years

COST £40

TUE 4 APR WED 12 APR

SHAKESPEARE IN A DAY: MACBETHA great introduction to Shakespeare for younger performers – rehearse and perform the classic thriller, Macbeth. Explore the magic, murder and betrayal with professional theatre director, Kate McGregor and get to perform at the end of the day.TIME 10.30am – 3.30pm

LOCATION Studio


COST £35

INTRODUCING OUR WORKSHOP LEADER Kate is Artistic Director of award winning company Theatre6, she trained as a director at the National Theatre Studio and she is winner of the Noel Coward Trainee Director Bursary 2012 at The Salisbury Playhouse. Kate is a Staff

Director at Drama Studio London and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, is a Globe Education Practitioner at Shakespeare’s Globe and delivers workshops as part of Shakespeare Schools Festival.


WCTT YOUNG ACTORS COMPANYNew Wimbledon Theatre’s resident Young Actors Company present an innovative season of Shakespeare’s plays this spring, accessible and relevant to young, contemporary audiences.

ACT 3 (Age 16-19) present OTHELLO FRIDAY 10 MARCH 7.45PM & SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2.45PM & 7.45PM

ACT 2 (Age 13-15) present RICHARD III FRIDAY 17 MARCH 7.45PM & SATURDAY 18 MARCH 2.45PM & 7.45PM

ACT 1 (AGE 11-13) PRESENT ROMEO & JULIET FRIDAY 24 MARCH 7.45PM & SATURDAY 25 MARCH 2.45PM & 7.45PM

All performances take place at New Wimbledon Studio. TICKETS: £6 (£4 concessions)

WCTT YOUNG ACTORS COMPANY

WCTT Young Actors Company provides free, high quality drama training and performing arts activities for young people in Merton. The groups meet every Sunday in term time and is free to attend. Auditions for new members are held every September, to register your interest contact Anna: [email protected] WCTT Young Actors Company is supported by The Taylor Family Foundation & The Jack Petchey Foundation. Find us on Facebook facebook.com/WCTTrust


Our show related workshops for schools are designed to enrich your students’ theatre going experience. Workshops are available for the shows and dates listed below.

SCHOOL WORKSHOPS

JOSEPH & HIS TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATExplore the themes and story-telling techniques in the classic show. There are lots of opportunities for budding singers and actors in this fun and educational school workshop! Suitable for primary students, Year 1 to 6.The workshops take place in school and are £220 for a 75 minute workshop with maximum 25 students.

EVITAUnpack the themes in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webbers’ masterpiece of political musical theatre! This practical workshop for Year 7 to 11s shows how theatre can bring history to life. The workshops take place in school and are £220 for a 75 minute workshop with maximum 25 students.

UNDERSTANDING DRAMA: SCHOOL MASTERCLASSESOur in school, bespoke practical workshops can explore GCSE & A Level set texts, the work of seminal theatre practitioners and specialist drama skills. Workshops could include: Working with Texts (eg Blood Brothers, Bouncers, 39 Steps), Introduction to Performing Shakespeare, Creating Character, Devising Theatre Masterclass, How to Audition.Practitioners covered include: Artaud, Boal, Brecht, Brook, Berkoff and Stanislavski.All workshops are led by experienced theatre professionals and tailored to your needs. The workshops take place in school and are £220 for a 75 minute workshop with maximum 25 students.

MON 30 JAN – FRI 3 FEB

MON 20 FEB – FRI 24 FEB

AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR

For more information or to book a school workshop please contact Andy Alty – Creative Learning Manager:

[email protected] Tel: 020 8545 7900


COMING SOON

STAGE EXPERIENCE AT NEW WIMBLEDON THEATREGet your splurge gun at the ready for Bugsy Malone this summer! Take part in Stage Experience, our two week, intensive musical theatre project. A unique chance to work with theatre professionals and perform in the hit show, Bugsy Malone at New Wimbledon Theatre, on one of London’s most historic stages.Auditions will be taking place during May half term.


To register your interest in this exciting project contact Andy Alty – Creative Learning Manager [email protected] Tel: 020 8545 7900

MON 14 – SAT 26 AUG

ATGTICKETS.COM/wimbledon | NEW WIMBLEDON THEATRE 0844 871 7646*

*Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company’s access charge.

For more information on Creative Learning activities at New Wimbledon Theatre contact Andy Alty – Creative Learning Manager [email protected] Tel: 020 8545 7900

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