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Young Film Makers Course
Every Saturday from 10am-1pm during term-time in the Royal Concert Hall.
On a Young Film Makers course children and young people aged 8-16 get hands on experience of making and starring in short films. No experience is necessary.
Cost of course includes use of all equipment, editing/post production and your film on DVD.
For more information please visit www.young-film-makers.com
Pre-show Talks & Post-show Discussions
Stay behind after the show and join us for a free half hour Q & A with members of the cast.
Coming up ...
Fiddler on the Roof - Thursday 19 September post-show following 7.30pm performance.
To Sir With Love - Thursday 17 October post-show following 7.30pm performance.
Brassed Off - Thursday 6 March post-show following 7.30pm performance.
New FREE Lunchtime Events
The Royal Writers
Friday 5 July 1pm
Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer
With rave reviews from their inaugural appearance at the Nottingham Festival of Words, The Royal Writers, part of the Theatre Royal's 55+ arts programme, present an hour of prose, poetry and monologues for a summer's day.
No need to book for either of these lunchtime events - just drop in and enjoy a drink. Bar opens from 12.15pm.
Young Film-Makers Summer School
Monday 29 July - Friday 2 August in the Royal Concert Hall
The hugely popular Young Film Makers summer school returns in 2013 for a week of non stop film making action. It's ideal for 8-16s who want to get a taste of film making on both sides of the camera whilst having loads of fun and making new friends. No experience necessary. To book your place visit www.young-film-makers.com or call 0870 383 0082.
Summer School Dance Mash-Up
Monday 5 - Friday 9 August
Royal Concert Hall
For children and young people aged from 7 to 18
Cost: £70 per participant
Over the past few years the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall has developed an excellent reputation for the breadth and quality of the dance work presented on its two stages, working with companies such as Rambert, Northern Ballet, Matthew Bourne's New Adventures, Alvin Ailey and many more. Attached to this work have been several workshops, events and residencies for all ages, backgrounds and experience.
To continue our inspiring dance education work we are again running a Summer School that will be led by dance professionals and will exclusively take place on the stage of the Royal Concert Hall, including a performance on the final day for family and friends.
The Summer School is divided into two groups - ballet and street dance. The ballet group is for children aged from 7 to 12, whilst the street dance group is for any age up to 18. Both groups will work independently at the start of the Summer School, but will join forces for the last two days to produce the final show.
Summer School Information Pack & Booking Details [646kb]
Mini-Movers Summer Dance Workshops
Monday 5 - Wednesday 7 August
Royal Concert Hall, Level 4 Foyer
1.45 - 2.45pm each day
For children aged 2 to 5 and their families
Cost: £15 per child for three sessionsA new pilot scheme for young children to come along to the Royal Concert Hall and get dancing. Led by our professional and experienced tutors these lively sessions will certainly get everyone moving about and having fun. And don't forget parents can join in too. Mini Movers Information Pack & Booking Details [203kb]
The Rocky Horror Show Package
Saturday 28 September
5pm Royal Concert Hall
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Rocky Horror Show with our fantastic show package.
£55 price includes;
-A fun & light-hearted dance workshop based around 'The Time Warp' & 'Sweet Transvestite'
-Fantastic two-course meal in the Theatre Royal Restaurant
-TOP-PRICE Saturday night stalls tickets to see The Rocky Horror Show at 8.30pm
So get the Rocky Horror fans together for what is sure to be a devilishly good night!
To book please call the Box Office on 0115 989 5555
Beginner's Storytelling Course
Commencing Wednesday 2 October 7pm, for 4 sessions, followed by a performance/sharing.
Len Maynard Suite, Royal Concert Hall
The Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall has an active and successful programme of storytelling, with performances from professional tellers from all over the world, as well as events from our community group ... the Royal Company Storytellers.
We are now offering adults the opportunity to learn and develop their own storytelling skills, through four workshop sessions followed by a performance/sharing. Course tutor will be Graham Langley, one of this country's most experienced storytellers for both adults and children.
Following completion of the course we are hoping course participants will be able to continue their storytelling through our Royal Company initiative.
More details, as well as an enrolment form, can be found on our information pack. Beginner's Storytelling Course Information Pack [150kb]
Northern Ballet Revealed
Thursday 3 October
10.45am - 12.15pm Theatre Royal Dress Circle Foyer
£5
A 30 minute talk by Northern Ballet about the company and their current production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, followed by an opportunity to see the dancer's daily class on stage.
Creating a Midsummer Night's Dream
Thursday 3 October
Immediately following the matinee performance. A FREE production event.
Stay behind after the midweek matinee performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream and meet the Northern Ballet technical team, as they demonstrate how the set, lighting and sound come together to create the production.
Northern Ballet Workshop In Schools
Northern Ballet offer school workshops to accompany their productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Ugly Duckling, visiting the Theatre Royal in October.Workshops are a fun introduction to ballet for all ages through an exploration of scenes from our productions.
The workshops give pupils the chance to work with a professional ballet company and learn steps from the production. Including a fun warm up, the session will also offer pupils a chance to be creative, exploring the story and characters from the show and giving them the chance to try out some of the moves for themselves.
"We had such an inspiring day working with your talented dance artist and musician. The children went away feeling empowered and inspired to achieve to such a high standard." - Head of Arts, Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School
Delivered by a dance artist, with the option of accompanying live music, the day consists of activity for up to two groups (up to 30 participants in each). Our workshops are suitable for all ages and abilities, including pupils with disabilities.
For more information about repertoire workshops, please contact the Northern Ballet Learning Team directly on 0113 220 8000 or email learning@northernballet.com
Free Lindy Hop Family Dance Workshop
Saturday 19 October
11am to 12.30pm - Theatre Royal Stage
To get you into the music vibe of 'To Sir With Love', the featured production that week at the Nottingham Theatre Royal, as well as kicking off our own events for the national Family Arts Festival, young people aged 12+ are invited to bring along their parents, grandparents and other family members for this free workshop with Nottingham Swing Dance Society on the Theatre Royal stage.
Lindy Hop, Jitterbug and Jive are the types of swing dance that came out of the early Jazz & Swing era of the 1930's. Frowned upon at the time as the street dance of its age, Swing Dance and the Lindy Hop has continued to develop over the decades and today is a sophisticated and varied dance that is as impressive to watch as it is fun to do.
This workshop will be run by Nottingham Swing Dance Society. The group has been providing Swing Dance classes since 2001 and is now one of the larger Swing Dance classes in the UK, regularly attracting forty or more dancers of all ages, experience and ability. For more information about Nottingham Swing Dance Society please visit their website at www.happy-feet.org.uk
This workshop certainly promises to be a great deal of fun and don't forget it's absolutely free. Places are limited and so please book your places through our Box Office 0115 989 5555.
Clown Workshop - Playing with Tragedy
Saturday 9 November
10.30am - 4.30pm Royal Concert Hall, Level 4 Foyer
£12
Tragedy is an opportunity for the Clown to play on a grand scale when surrounded by huge emotions and circumstances. In dire circumstances the clown finds playfulness and beauty in tragedy.
Inspired by Slava's Snow Show this day-long workshop will look at how the Clown can still play when the usual setbacks mount up to become truly tragic, with the Clown invoking laughter, sympathy, tears or wonder - or all four at the same time!
This workshop is an excellent opportunity for participants to further develop their performance skills, as well as discovering more about clowning and play.
Suitable for adults aged 18+ with some performance experience.
The workshop will be led by Gerry Flanagan. Over the past twenty years Gerry has become one of the foremost clowns in this country and overseas, working for companies such as the David Glass Ensemble, Bubble Theatre and Clown Selvaggio in Italy, as well as teaching clowning in schools, colleges and theatres. Gerry is also the artistic director of Shifting Sands Theatre Company www.shiftingsandstheatre.co.uk
