Play, Presence, Performance
Shifting Sands Theatre Company
When we play, we are full of energy, alert and spontaneous. We look for playfulness in others and listen to creative impulses in ourselves. When playing we tend not to judge ourselves. If we are enjoying a game, we are fully involved in it. There is a total belief and honesty. Nothing is hidden.
"We don’t stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing" - Benjamin Franklin
This free workshop, delivered by professional Artistic Director, Gerry Flanagan, will offer ways in which the performer can use play to confirm their own physical expressiveness, establish a confident stage presence and a direct, positive relationship with the audience.
- physical and spatial awareness
- timing
- the creation and exchange of focus
- physical self-awareness
- the use of rhythm to link action, intention, play and emotion
Linking all these elements is a concentration upon finding and taking pleasure in one’s own performance, sharing this with an audience, and having lots of FUN!
Who's it for?
Anyone (aged 16+) who wants to grow as a performer especially if you are interested in comedy. It’s for those looking to become freer on stage, to be more connected, to have fun, to react to what is. It’s for people looking to know themselves better.
More Information
Please download the information pack (PDF) for this event. This event is free of charge and unticketed, but if you would like to attend please eMail boxoffice@nairnlittletheatre.org.uk to let us know so we can manage numbers.
Madness of Love
Following these workshops, there will be a performance on 20th September of “The Madness of Love”. Participants are invited to take part in the public performance with the professional Company, although this is not required – you’re welcome to just attend the workshop on it’s own.