Playing Shakespeare

with The Prodigal Theatre Company

What can Shakespeare teach us about ourselves?

The themes of Shakespeare’s plays are universal and timeless and will always reward a fresh investigation. Working with the award winning founders of Prodigal Theatre (Alister O’Loughlin and Miranda Henderson), participants will investigate the words and actions of some of Shakespeare’s best loved characters.

Prodigal have, over seven years of teaching and performing Shakespeare, developed a practice which is accessible to all, from beginners to experts. Working from the original text participants will study, discuss, and if they wish, enact characters and scenes before moving into their own interpretations. Prodigal’s work emphasises the physical line of drama and this will be reflected in the workshops.

Playing Shakespearean comedy and tragedy can open up aspects of our own characters that we usually allow to remain hidden, and in a safe supportive environment it becomes easy to understand our own natures through the mirrors held up by Shakespeare.

Wear clothes that you’re comfortable to move in. No previous experience is required.

Sunday 9th March
9 .45 am - 3.45 pm at Nightingale Theatre*

Cost: £40 (£30 concessions) per day

*The Nightingale Theatre, Above Grand Central, 29-30 Surrey St, Brighton, BN1 3PA
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