Education
Malvern Theatre’s Education department has a strong ethos of providing community wide access to the Theatre. We exist in order to provide adults and young people with quality educational opportunities relating to Theatre, Dance, Music, Film and Art, with a special focus on integrating these events with our seasonal programming. These opportunities range from pre-show talks and post-show discussions, to summer schools and workshops (both at the theatre and in the community), tours, work experience opportunities and dance classes.
Features of our spring 2010 programme include an Integenerational Dance Project in collaboration with the Richard Alston Dance Comapany. This is a rare opportunity for dancers aged 10-100 to work together with professional dancers. Participants of the classes will learn repertoire from the current production and creatively experiment with material to create a short piece to perform at Malvern Theatres to an invited audience. The workshops are taking place on 15th and 16th February from 10am-4pm at £40.
Other highlights include the continuation of our Parents and Wobblers sessions (movement and dance for the under 4's), our Youth Dance Program, and also our Chance to Dance Classes for ages 55yrs+. We are also introducing a new Adult Dance for 18-55yrs. Participants will have the opportunity to master the disciplines of contemporary dance whilst also improving co-ordination and fitness. All dance classes are on Mondays with Parents and Wobblers at 10-10.45am at £4.40 per week or £25 per term. Youth Dance is £45 per term and 7-12yrs is at 4-5pm and 13yrs+ is 5.30-6.30pm. Adult Dance is at 11-12.30pm at £40 per term.
We are also continuing our Youth Drama classes in the New Year where participants explore the various demands of drama and performance with an experienced drama practitioner. Classes are on Tuesdays at 4pm-5.30pm at £60 per term.
Our pre and post show discussions this season include a free post show discussion with Middleground's 'Frankie and Johnny', on 4th February for all same night ticket holders. Free pre show with Richard Alston Dance Company on 23rd February at 6.30pm, (booking essential). Free post show for all same night ticket holders with Theatre Royal Bath's 'History Boys', on 15th April and Northern Stage's 'Oh What A Lovely War', on 13th May.
To contact the education department, please either use the form on the ‘contact us’ page or contact our Education Officer (Sophie Boyce) direct on 01684 580943 or e-mail education@malvern-theatres.co.uk
