Prepare your students for LAMDA Exams!
Whether you are considering preparing students for LAMDA exams or are already doing so, our teacher-training workshops are just what you are looking for! Sessions include insights into the LAMDA Exams syllabus; a thorough guide to teaching drama to children aged 4–7; ideas for warm-ups, exercises, games and exam pieces for all ages; and valuable advice about running a drama teaching business. Next workshop: 3 June 2012. For more information, please visit our Teacher Training page.
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Holiday Workshops
NOW BOOKING: Easter Holiday 2012
The Playing Space offers a variety of inspiring and fun-filled workshops during school holidays. Holiday workshops for younger children (age 4–7) take place at our beautiful drama studio at Southgate Green, N14.
Afternoon workshops for older children (age 8–12) take place at the delightful Baskervilles Tea Shop, Aldermans Hill, N13, and start and finish half an hour later. Baskervilles Tea Shop is a 15-minute walk or a very short bus/car ride from our Studio. Parents with siblings in both afternoon groups will be able to drop off the younger sibling at 2pm and then the older sibling at 2.30pm. They will be able to watch both presentations on the final day.
The Playing Space holiday workshops are hugely popular with children and parents alike. Our feedback forms are filled with words like “inspiring”, “brilliant” and “wonderful”. Parents often tell us that their children have been talking about drama and nothing else. We also frequently hear of children begging their parents to book them into the next half-term or holiday course!
Our drama games, exercises and activities are designed to encourage teamwork and co-operation. Our holiday groups, who often come from different schools and backgrounds, soon form strong bonds. They love working, playing and eating together! By the end of the course there is a real sense of exhilaration and camaraderie as the children make preparations for the final show and get ready to share their work with Mum, Dad, baby brother, and whoever else has come along.
Easter 2012 holiday workshops
Classic Children’s Stories
Level
Introductory (age 4–7) maximum 10 in a group
Dates
Week 1: Monday 2–Thursday 5 April 2012
Week 2: Tuesday 10–Friday 13 April 2012
Venue:
The Studio, N14
Time:
Morning sessions: 10am–1pm
Afternoon sessions: 2pm–5pm
Through games, songs, dances and improvisations, children explore a classic work of children’s literature. Past themes have included Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie and Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl. When booking is complete, we will choose the theme that best suits each group.
On the final day, parents are invited to watch an informal presentation. Children will demonstrate a selection of the activities they have enjoyed during the week. Finally, they will perform a short play with costumes, props and even programmes for the parents!
Morning timetable
Days 1 to 3
10am–1pm: Drama workshop
Day 4
10am–12.30pm: Drama workshop
12.30pm–1pm: Presentation for parents
All morning sessions incorporate a lunch break.
Afternoon timetable
Days 1 to 3
2pm–5pm: Drama workshop
Day 4
2pm–4.30pm: Drama workshop
4.30pm–5pm: Presentation for parents
All afternoon sessions incorporate a snack break.
Fees
£70 for the four-day course
10% discount for 2nd sibling or for introducing another child to The Playing Space
Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that they can easily put on and take off. A bottle of water is also a very good idea. Morning children should bring a packed lunch. Afternoon children should bring a substantial snack.
Great Stories
Level
Foundation (Year 3–Year 6) maximum 10 in a group
Dates
Week 2 only: Tuesday 10–Friday 13 April 2012
Venue
Baskervilles Tea Shop, N13
Time
2.30pm–5.30pm
Through games, acting exercises, improvisations and text work, students work towards a performance of scenes adapted from a classic story. During past workshops, children have explored The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, The Box of Delights by John Masefield and Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations by Alan Ayckbourn. When booking is complete, we will choose the theme that best suits the group.
On the final day, parents are invited to watch an informal presentation. Students will demonstrate a selection of the activities they have enjoyed during the week and will perform a short play.
Timetable
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
2.30pm–5.30pm: Drama workshop
Friday
2.30pm–5pm: Drama workshop
5pm–5.30pm: Presentation for parents
All afternoon sessions incorporate a snack break. Baskervilles Tea Shop is offering students a drink, a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a slice of one of their amazing cakes for £4. Please let us know when booking if you would like to take up this offer. (Students may of course bring their own snack if preferred.)
Fees
£70 for the four-day course
10% discount for 2nd sibling or for introducing another child to The Playing Space
Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing and shoes that they can easily put on and take off. A bottle of water is also a very good idea. Morning children should bring a packed lunch. Afternoon children should bring a substantial snack.