Notice: Guildford Shakespeare Company Stages A Practical Course For Theatre-Lovers

Published on: 13 Jan, 2019
Updated on: 13 Jan, 2019

Join Guildford’s award-winning professional theatre company for GSC Stages, a programme of courses for anyone interested in furthering their knowledge of theatre-making.

Over the weekend of Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3, you will work with Richard Neale, director of Guildford Shakespeare Company’s ‘Robin Hood’ and acting teacher at the Guildford School of Acting.

Under Richard’s expert guidance, you will unlock Shakespeare’s verse and prose, demystify the complex language and discovering clues in the text.

This acting masterclass uses rehearsal room techniques and physical exploration to take you on the journey from page to stage.

Topics over the weekend will include “Cuss like you mean it” – Shakespeare’s insults; “Rhythm and truth” – practical use of rhythm in verse: “It’s all on the page” – exploring text to discover stage-direction and nuance; ‘Target Practice’ – voice exercises to make the lines carry; Scene study and share.

Course Leader Richard Neale. Photo: Matt Pereira.

Course-leader Richard trained as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. His acting credits span theatre, film TV and radio. He is an Associate Board member of Actors from the London Stage and teaches full time at The Guildford School of Acting, where he sits on audition panels. He’s also a tutor and panellist for Open Door. He directed Robin Hood for GSC, as well as staged-readings of Pericles and Cymbeline.

The course takes place between 10am and 5pm on both days at Guildford Shakespeare Company’s headquarters, 14/15 Midleton Industrial Estate Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 8XW. The course fee is £120.

The GSC Stages programme is split into short courses, with each one led by a different practitioner. Over 12 years, Guildford Shakespeare Company has worked with a variety of creatives and practitioners – including directors, actors, producers and designers – and for the first-time, course members will be able to learn from their unique and practical masterclasses on theatre skills. Courses allow members to gain a selection of professional insights and explore a variety of techniques through individual and group exercises. All ages and levels of experience are welcome and refreshments will be provided.

To book a place on the weekend course, call Guildford Shakespeare Company’s office on 01483 301590 or visit their website on www.guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk/adult-classes. For further information, email eo@guildford-shakespeare-company.co.uk for further information.