"It was such a pleasure to receive such a wealth of instruction... I was at times overwhelmed by the wealth of knowledge and understanding you gave us in class, but it just gave me more to reach for and learn. You will never know how you have challenged me in so many areas. And for this I thank you."
This is an intensive classical acting course conducted
by the LAMDA faculty, for students with some
performance experience. Entry is by application.
Classes, which will not exceed
15 students, will be given in:
- Voice (Pure and Applied)
- Movement (Pure and Applied)
- Singing
- Historic Dance
- Stage Combat
- Alexander Technique
- Textual Analysis and Scene Study
Whilst the course is based upon the works of Shakespeare, contemporary playwrights such as Marlowe, Jonson, Beaumont and Fletcher will also feature, as will the Jacobeans. The classwork will culminate in an ‘open rehearsal’ for students and tutors.
Lectures on the social and historical background of Shakespeare’s world are also provided.
The object of the course is to provide a more confident knowledge of poetic drama and to encourage creative attitudes towards solving the problems of performance. Classes will take place between 10:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday inclusive.
The workshop includes a visit to the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon and performances at London theatres.
Housing is available for all London workshops.
