This Scene Was About is an improvised performance that celebrates connection, emotion and ensemble storytelling. Originally created in Bogotá, Colombia in 2017 by Italian improviser Favio Maccioni, the format grew out of an intensive workshop exploring the ideas of emotional mirroring and reading scenes as a gift. As Favio describes it, it is “a combination … Continued
This is a very special new offering for our more committed 7–8-year-old performers — a full production class designed to take students on a three-term journey towards a magical on-stage performance of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory! Unlike our life-skills focused drama classes, this course is for kids with previous theatre experience who are ready … Continued
A two-act evening of spontaneous scenes and songs based on audience suggestions, by some of our most experienced players and their guests. Come along and chase away those Monday blues with some genuine belly-laughs. After warming up with some fun and interactive games and scenes, our improvisers will entertain you with an evening of high … Continued
Tim Orr describes improv as “the process of continuously noticing.” In this intensive, our international guest instructor Tim Orr explores what that means in practice. What can we notice in scenes and stories? There are countless details, both big and small, present in every moment: the environment, objects, our characters, and the subtle shifts in … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION 'There are people who prefer to say ‘Yes’, and there are people who prefer to say ‘No’. Those who say ‘Yes’ are rewarded by the adventures they have, and those who say ‘No’ are rewarded by the safety they attain.' - Keith Johnstone Go on a journey of self-discovery with us to … Continued
Fast-paced, unpredictable, and hilarious. Ten of Dubai’s virtuoso actors converge for a night of scenes, songs and games based on audience suggestions. You score the players on a scale of 1 to 5, and after each round, the players with the lowest scores are eliminated. When only one remains, they are crowned the Maestro! ★★★★★ … Continued
Your child has been invited to join a Bring-a-Friend session at The Courtyard Playhouse. This is a regular class session, not a performance or showcase. Children take part in age-appropriate drama, improv and storytelling activities, led by our experienced teaching team in our working theatre space. Important: Please arrange the exact class time directly with … Continued
JUMP TO REGISTRATION 'The improviser has to understand that his first skill lies in releasing his partner’s imagination.' - Keith Johnstone 'Spirit’ is an important step in learning how to put our improv principles into practice: being positive, being average, being obvious, and putting the show and audience first. This course will teach you how … Continued
The Audience by Peter Morgan directed by Stephen Daldry Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a … Continued
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