SUMMER SCHOOLS 2021: PLAY IN A WEEK

26 July 2021 - 28 August 2021

AGES 11-16

9am – 5pm, with staggered start and finished times depending on group.

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We are offering an exciting, inclusive and intensive performance-based course with either an in person or live streamed performance at the end of the week.

You will spend a wonderful week working with a group of like-minded young actors and our team of fantastic professional directors.

Groups are split by age and each group will work with their director to create a scripted production to be watched by family at the end of the week. This will either be in person or live streamed depending on the government guidelines at the time.

During the course you will have the chance to meet new people, take on challenging direction, gain experience and learn new skills. No experience or audition required. Choose from the below titles - if you would like your child to be placed in the same/different group as a friend or sibling, please put this is the "Any Other Info" section of the application form.

Please note this course is Monday to Saturday. Performances take place on Saturdays at 11.30am, 3.30pm and 7pm depending on your group. Once we have your booking, we will split up the groups and contact you with your group and workshop and performance times.

For more information, please email [email protected].

We also offer a sibling discount. Please email [email protected] for further information about this.

MON 26TH JULY - SAT 31ST JULY

The Odyssey by Homer | Adapted for the Rose by Josh Mathieson

Homer's famous epic tale of gods and monsters, witches and raging seas is brought to life in a new re-imagining written for Rose Youth Theatre.

MON 2ND - SAT 7TH AUGUST

Create your own Play in a week!

This year we are giving our participants the opportunity to devise, create, write, develop and perform their very own play in a week. Participants will work alongside a director and writer to bring their piece together!

MON 9TH - SAT 14TH AUGUST

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling | Adapted by Ciaran McConville

All your favourite jungle characters are bought to life in this exciting retelling. This workshop will include the opportunity to have a go at puppetry!

MON 16TH - SAT 21ST AUGUST

Macbeth by William Shakespeare | Adapted by Lucy Morrell

'Something wicked this way comes!' The Scottish Play full of ambition, supernatural happenings and fantastic characters.

MON 23RD AUGUST - SAT 28TH AUGUST

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare's most famous summertime comedy full of magic, mechanicals and mistaken identity!

BURSARIES

Inclusion and opportunities for all are at the heart of what we do at Rose Participate. Bursaries are available on request to help cover the cost of courses for those who may struggle with the fees. While anyone is free to apply for the bursary fund to help support participation, priority will be given to those facing financial hardship. Bursaries will be offered to fully or partially cover course fees. Mentoring and support are also offered alongside financial support.

In order to apply for a bursary, please complete the bursary form (available here) and return to [email protected].

About the Rose Theatre summer schools

We are delighted to be opening up our doors once again this summer and welcoming back our wonderful local young people. We have a variety of courses to choose from and we cannot wait to get started!

COVID SAFETY MEASURES

Rose staff have been working hard to ensure the safety of those who visit and work inside our building. We have put necessary measures in place that comply with all the latest COVID-19 safety guidelines set out by the government for out-of-schools' settings.

A full risk assessment has been carried out in accordance with government guidelines. All workshops and performances will comply with the most up to date government guidelines at all times.

Please read the Rose's general COVID-19 Safety Measures & Procedures which can be found here . If you sign up to one of our courses you will be sent the latest update near to your start date.

For further information or if you have any concerns at all, please contact Lucy Morrell, our Director of Learning & Participation at [email protected].

IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION

Please note that in order to book places on either our Play In A Week programme or our 3 Day Courses, you will need to have logged in or have created an account with Rose Theatre. You will be prompted to do this after clicking 'Book Now'.