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Welcome to our Creative Learning Department at Milton Keynes Theatre
The Ambassador Theatre Group is proud to support an extensive programme of Creative Learning activities across its many theatres in the UK.
The aim of the Creative Learning department is to create a range of opportunities for people to get involved in activities at the theatre, have fun, learn new skills, meet people and be part of the creative community within the theatre and beyond.
Creative Learning is designed for people aged 3 – 103+ and we aim to offer something of interest to most people.
Listed below you will find a range of weekly classes that we hold at the theatre and operate throughout the school term, one off show related workshops led by a variety of professionals, details on longer term projects that we are running, as well as information on tours, insights, pre and post-show talks and access performances that we run at the theatre.
Weekly Classes
Adult Acting:
Always wanted to perform?
Do you have a passion for acting?
Milton Keynes Theatre is now running adult acting classes. The programme is ideal for those who are interested in exploring actor training methods for performance, for current actors in training to progress their skills, drama teachers and directors.
Thursdays 7-9 pm
Price - £80 Classes commence 23rd September
Weekly for 8 weeks
Scriptwriting:
Have you every thought about writing for the stage? Got some ideas but not sure how to turn them into a script? The group, led by writer Sally Luff meet once a week to explore ideas and writing techniques in a friendly, supportive environment.
Thursdays 7pm-9pm
£70 per term
Commences:
Beginners group- 9th September
Intermediate group- 16th September
Youth Theatre:
Milton Keynes Theatre runs a resident Youth Theatre that is for people aged 6 - 19yrs who have an interest and commitment to theatre. There are 6 groups, split according to age and they each meet once a week during term time. We currently have spaces for all ages for the Autumn.
Next term commences:
Tuesday 7th/Wednesday 8th September 2010
Course fee: £75 per term/£195 per year
Free Taster Sessions are available for all of our weekly classes.
One-off workshops and classes
Annie
Sing the songs from one of the world’s most famous musicals before you see the show.
4yrs+ (under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult)
Wed 1 September 1-2pm
Thu 2-Sat 4 September 6-7pm
£5 per person/ £3 concessions
The Habit of Art: Behind the scenes
A participatory open rehearsal for A Level; F.E. and H.E. students to meet members of the National Theatre Company and to participate in a workshop based on Nicolas Hytner's rehearsal process of The Habit of Art. Led by National Theatre Assistant Director Nadia Fall.
Wed 20 October
Group bookings only.
Please do not contact Milton Keynes Theatre to book this event.
To book, call 0207 452 3306
Intro to Stage Combat
A two-day workshop by the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat for 14-18yrs offering practical training skills in unarmed combat.
No prior experience necessary.
Wed 27 & Thu 28 October
10am-4pm
£40 per person
Special Effects Make-up
An intensive day workshop giving you the skills to create special effects make-up for stage, screen and Halloween!
14-19yrs
Sat 30 October
10am-4pm
£25 per person
English National Ballet:
Behind the Scenes
An inspirational talk including a costume and orchestra presentation and watch the dancers in rehearsal for a memorable day at the ballet.
Thursday 4 November
10.30am
Ages 16+
£28 per person
On-Stage Creative Ballet Workshop
Explore the world of Romeo and Juliet through our captivating repertoire workshop with special behind the scenes activities.
Saturday 6 November
9.30am-12pm
Ages 11-14
£14 per person
The Merry Wives of Windsor
A practical one hour workshop exploring the text and characters from William Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Thu 18 & Sat 20 Nov
6-7pm
17yrs+
£5 per person
Discover Dick Whittington
Perform and discover the adventures of Dick Whittington and his cat whilst practically exploring the British traditional style and history of our much loved panto!
Group Bookings only.
Please enquire for available dates.
Places on many of the classes and events can sell out, so booking in advance is essential.
To be put on the Creative Learning department’s mailing list, discuss an up-coming event or any of the activities programmed, please contact the Creative Learning Department on 01908 547651 or e-mail creativelearningmkt@theambassadors.com
Milton Keynes Theatre and The Ambassador Theatre Group is also an active member of Action for Children’s Arts and fully endorses its recent Manifesto for Children’s Arts which is inspired by Article 31 of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child:
'Every child has the right to rest and leisure, to engage in play and recreational activities appropriate to the age of the child and to participate freely in cultural life and the arts'
For more information on the Manifesto, please visit www.childrensarts.org.uk
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