Making It Up as We Go Along
What happens when we start from scratch?
About the Workshop
A blank canvas in front of you, no roadmap, no trail to follow… Where do I go?!
Creating your own work is one of the most liberating, fulfilling things an actor can do, but also one of the most daunting. So how do you make a play? Play!
Making it Up as We Go Along is a highly practical workshop for actors, performers, theatre makers, educators and anyone interested in creating their own work. Through a series of games, exercises and devising principles, participants explore how play becomes a practical tool for generating original theatrical ideas, making creative decisions and shaping devised performance.
Whether you’re an experienced performer or simply curious to discover a different approach, this workshop invites you to leap into the unknown and unlock your own creative voice.
Who Is It For?
Actors, performers, theatre makers, teachers, educators, early career artists.
What We Explore
– Generate theatrical material through play and improvisation.
– Develop practical strategies for beginning a devised project.
– Explore collaborative approaches to creating original performance.
– Learn methods for shaping improvised material into performance.
– Build confidence in making creative decisions as an ensemble.
– Leave with practical exercises to continue devising independently.
