LEARNING

Workshopping with Cream-Faced Loons is always a joy. The energy and enthusiasm in the room is fantastic and the icing on the cake is that you are learning a new skill…
— Breaking Down the bard workshop
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WORKSHOPS

Looking for a workshop for your school, college or community? The Loons are here to help! Have a look below at the range of workshops we currently offer, then get in touch using the form and one of our team will be in touch ASAP.

All of our workshops run at either 45 mins or 1 hour 45 mins, and can be tailored to various group sizes and age ranges. We are passionate about making theatre accessible to everyone, so please let us know of any special requirements you need.

Be it for GCSE English, Arts Awards in Drama or just for (educational!) fun - we have something for everyone, and can even tailor projects specifically for you, either on a one-off basis or a long-term engagement programme

We have experience in working in Primary, Secondary, College and Higher Education - and all our Loons have current DBS checks

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BREAKING DOWN THE BARD

Shakespeare giving you the shivers? The Bard sending you Barmy? Look at practical ways to dive into Shakespeare’s text, break it down and create characters. The perfect way to introduce Shakespeare, or sharpen your actor’s tool-kit

Suitable for: PRIMARY EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION, COLLEGE EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION/DRAMA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS

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BUILDING THE BATTLE

Physical workshop looking at how to use different movement techniques, styles and practitioners to create epic scenes. Ideal for students and improving devising skills

Suitable for: PRIMARY EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION, COLLEGE EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION/DRAMA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS

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INTRO TO COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE

Introducing the major characters and styles of Commedia Dell’Arte. Perfect for both beginners and those wanting to brush up their clowning skills

Suitable for: SECONDARY EDUCATION, COLLEGE EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION/DRAMA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS

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SONGS & SCENES

You don’t have to be a trained musician or singer to create music. This workshop explores different ways of creating music and soundscapes for performance, and how music and sound can enhance your scenes

Suitable for: PRIMARY EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION, COLLEGE EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION/DRAMA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS

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DARE TO START DEVISING

Think making up your own story or play is tricky? Thank again! This workshop looks at different ways to devise - from coming up with an idea to putting together a performance! This workshop can be run as a one off or as an extended project

Suitable for: PRIMARY EDUCATION, SECONDARY EDUCATION, COLLEGE EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION/DRAMA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS

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MAKING THEATRE ON PEANUTS

A workshop looking at the logistical side of creating theatre - especially when your budget is shorter than a shoestring. Perfect for students and people just starting on their career as a theatre maker

Suitable for: COLLEGE EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION/DRAMA SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY GROUPS

I would trust this company to educate my child any day
— Macbeth Workshop

 

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COMMUNITY SHOWS

A delight from start to finish
— Shakespeare In The Park
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We’re all about bringing live theatre to new communities - and often bring free pop-up performances to parks, pubs and wherever else there are people to watch!

We also work with communities and groups to take part in and put on shows - look out for more info on how to get involved in our community projects coming up next year!

Are you an organisation or group that would like to work with us? Drop us a message - we love to collaborate!

 

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Honestly one of the most incredible shows I have watched
— King John | 2019
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ARTS AWARD SUPPORTER

As an Arts Award supporter organisation, we provide a range of opportunities for students working towards any level of their Arts Award.

Arts Award opportunities:

  • Watching and Reviewing a Theatre Productions

  • Taking Part in a Workshop

  • Speaking with Artists and Arts Professionals About Their Work

  • Sharing Skills or Leading an Arts Project

Get in touch to find out about a bespoke project for your school or community group!

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For more details about the Arts Award and Artsmark, visit www.artsaward.org.uk

 

Our workshops are led by Head Loon Abey Bradbury - Abey is a professional theatre maker and actor-musician, with training from The Globe Theatre, Fourth Monkey Theatre Company, The International School of the Comic Actor, Told By An Idiot and Complicite. She also has extensive experience working with young people aged 5-25, and has taught Drama at Secondary, GCSE and A-Level. She has a full DBS and Safeguarding Young People and Children Qualification.

The most fun I’ve had watching Shakespeare
— Twelfth Night | 2017