Our Creative Learning department offers community wide access to the theatre and ensures that there is something for everyone to take part in!
There are opportunities for all ages and all levels of experience.
Please complete an online registration form when booking onto any of our workshops >> CLICK HERE
or scan the QR code below:
For further information on weekly classes and workshops please contact Bridget Lloyd, Head of Engagement and Creative Learning on 01684 580948 (bridget@malvern-theatres.co.uk)
Translucent – Junior Dance
Contemporary Dance for 7-11 Years
Mondays
11th September – 20th November ’23 (No class 30th October)
5.15pm-6.15pm
7-11 years
Termly rate: £60 (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
This is a highly physical, fun and engaging dance class. Through skill building exercises, participants will develop a grounding in contemporary technique. The young dancers will also learn and create dances which will be performed in the studio theatre each term.
Please click HERE to book.
Translucent – Youth Dance
Contemporary Dance for 11-19 Years
Mondays
11th September – 20th November ’23 (no class 30th October)
6.30pm-7.30pm
11-19 years
Termly rate: £60 (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
This is an exciting and dynamic class led by Translucent Dance Company. Our aim is to help our young dancers empower themselves by finding their own individual voice through exceptional training in dance technique, choreography and performance. The dancers will experience what it is like to work as part of a professional dance company, creating and performing work for public viewing at Malvern Theatres as well as at local and national festivals.
Please click HERE to book.
Translucent Dance – Thrive
Contemporary Dance for 20 years+
Tuesdays
12th September – 21st November (no class 31st October)
7.45pm-8.45pm
20 years+
Termly rate: £60 (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
A fun and inspiring contemporary dance class in Translucent Dance Company’s distinctive Dynamic Release style. Participants will learn technical exercises which are repeated every week improving alignment whilst developing strong physical skills and confidence.
Please click HERE to book.
Translucent Dance – Regenerate
Contemporary Dance for over 50s
Tuesdays
12th September – 21st November ’23 (no class 31st October)
6.30pm-7.30pm
50 years+
Termly rate: £60 (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
This contemporary dance company aims to celebrate and showcase the unique and wonderful contribution older dancers bring to the dancing stage. No previous dance experience is required, just an openness and willingness to explore movement in a supportive and positive environment.
You will work with Translucent Dance Company to discover the joy and freedom of moving the body, connecting with others, whilst reversing the physical and mental aspects of ageing that dance is proven to do so wonderfully. “There is beauty to be held in an older adult moving, their life experience brings a richness to the stage that cannot be matched and is so inspiring to watch.”
Please click HERE to book.
Parents & Wobblers
Movement Class for under 4s and their carer
Mondays
11th September – 20th November (no class 30th October)
10.30am-11.15am
18 months – 4 years
Weekly rate: £5
Termly rate: £40
Jiggle and sway the morning away with this fun, interactive movement class for little dancers and their grown-ups. Packed with play and imaginative movement that challenges tiny dancers’ imagination and creativity, encouraging development and confidence in early years, led by Amie Morgan from Dancefest.
Please click HERE to book.
The Big Jig
Irish Dance Class for Adults
Thursdays
14th September – 23rd November (no class 2nd November)
6.45pm-7.45pm
18 years+
Weekly rate: £5
Termly rate: £40
Discover the dynamic world of dance with Jack Ludwig, a world touring professional Irish Dancer. Embark on a journey filled with rhythm, precision, and exhilaration. Under Jack’s expert guidance, you’ll learn all the fundamental steps, mastering the intricacies of Irish dance while building a solid foundation. From the lively jigs to the mesmerizing reels.
Immerse yourself in the benefits of dance as you unlock a world of physical and mental well-being. Irish dance is not just about the impressive footwork; it’s an invigorating workout that improves coordination, strength, and flexibility. It will boost your cardiovascular health, and enhance your overall fitness. Join this new
Irish Dance class and unleash your inner dancer.
Please click HERE to book.
Chance to Dance
Dance Exercise Class for Over 50s
Mondays
11th September – 20th November (no class 30th October)
11.30am-12.30pm
50 years+
Weekly rate: £6
Termly rate: £55
A wonderful opportunity to take part in a gentle dance exercise workshop. This session teaches basic dance routines using simple movement for those 50yrs+.
Sessions are led by an experienced tutor from Dancefest.
Please click HERE to book.
Chance to Dance II
Dance Exercise Class for Over 50s
Wednesdays
13th September – 22nd November (no class 1st November)
10.15am-11.15am
50 years+
Weekly rate: £6
Termly rate: £55
A wonderful opportunity to take part in a gentle dance exercise workshop. This session teaches basic dance routines using simple movement for those 50yrs+.
Sessions are led by an experienced tutor from Dancefest.
Please click HERE to book.
Gentle Dance
Seated Dance Class for Adults
Fridays
15th September – 24th November (no class 3rd November)
10.30am-11.30am
£6 per session
Gentle Dance is a seated class (with opportunities to stand), that encourages you to explore structured, and expressive movement in a safe and welcoming format. Sessions are designed to exercise, motivate and uplift; helping reduce stress and tensions associated with illness, injury, pain, or lack of confidence.
Taking inspiration from a range of music and the world around us, we dance together at a gentler pace; helping to reconnect, strengthen and energise the body and
mind. Led by Marie Oldaker from Dancefest who is very experienced in the delivery of community classes across all ages and abilities.
Please click HERE to book.
Best Move – Home Educated Movement Class
Wednesdays
13th September – 22nd November 23 (no session 1st November)
11.30am -12.30pm
Ages 11 – 16 years
£5 per session
Children and young people aged 11-16 years will build co-ordination and confidence through movement and dance in this fun and creative class. Body movement and dance is an expressive form of communication; it can help tell a story, convey feelings and emotions and allows us to connect with others and with ourselves.
Led by an experienced Dancefest practitioner this class promotes learning new skills, making new friendships whilst supporting both mental and physical wellbeing in a spacious, friendly environment. Best Move weekly classes will put a spring in your step and a smile on your face.
Please click HERE to book.
Make Your Mark
Mixed Media Creative Art Workshops for Adults
Thursdays
14th September – 23rd November (no session 2nd November)
10.30am-12.30pm
£6 per session
These interdisciplinary creative art workshops led by Bridget Lloyd, Head of Creative learning at Malvern Theatres, offering innovative, and varied techniques. With an emphasis on drawing and mark- making, you will explore a range of innovative techniques.
Specialist materials are provided for this. Much camaraderie is gained by working to a united theme, so come along and release your creativeness.
Please click HERE to book.
Make Your Mark II
Mixed Media Creative Art Workshops for Adults
Thursdays
14th September – 23rd November (no session 2nd November)
1.30pm – 3.30pm
£6 per session
These interdisciplinary creative art workshops led by Bridget Lloyd, Head of Creative learning at Malvern Theatres, offering innovative, and varied techniques. With an emphasis on drawing and mark- making, you will explore a range of innovative techniques.
Specialist materials are provided for this. Much camaraderie is gained by working to a united theme, so come along and release your creativeness.
Please click HERE to book.
Make Your Mark Xtra
Creative Art Workshops tailored for Adults with learning difficulties
Wednesdays
20th September – 29th November 23 (no session 1st November)
10am-12pm
£5 per session
Sessions are tailored to enable participants to overcome physical barriers or impairments. It also offers the opportunity to enjoy spending time with people and to express their individuality through working with a variety of mediums. Make Your Mark Xtra provides a great boost to confidence and concentration.
All materials are provided.
Please click HERE to book.
Junior Musical Theatre Academy
Multi-disciplinary Theatre Class for 7-11 year olds
Thursdays
14th September – 23rd November (no session 2nd November)
7-11 years
4.15pm-5.15pm
£60 per term (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
Join Jack Ludwig, Artistic Director, Choreographer and performer in a new and exciting one-hour Musical Theatre class for ages 7 – 11 years.
Weekly sessions will look all aspects of musical theatre and the disciplines needed to be a Musical Theatre performer; Dance, Singing & Acting –enhancing performance techniques by building the skills together to create dance routines and production numbers from Broadway and West End musicals.
We welcome students of all abilities; whether you are new to musical theatre and want to try something different, build on your life skills and boost your self-confidence,
you may want to make new friends or wish to be a professional performer and pursue a career in the arts. Whatever your dream, with his professional guidance and industry experience, Jack can help nurture and build those skills, and instill confidence that ‘anything is possible.’
Please click HERE to book.
Senior Musical Theatre Academy
Advanced Musical Theatre Class for 12 years+
Thursdays
14th September – 23rd November (no session 2nd November)
5.30pm-6.30pm
12 years+
£60 per term (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
Join Jack Ludwig, Artistic Director, Choreographer and performer in a new and exciting one-hour Musical Theatre class for ages 12yrs+.
Weekly sessions will look all aspects of musical theatre and the disciplines needed to be a Musical Theatre performer; Dance, Singing & Acting –enhancing performance techniques by building the skills together to create dance routines and production numbers from Broadway and West End musicals.
We welcome students of all abilities; whether you are new to musical theatre and want to try something different, build on your life skills and boost your self-confidence,
you may want to make new friends or wish to be a professional performer and pursue a career in the arts. Whatever your dream, with his professional guidance and industry experience, Jack can help nurture and build those skills, and instil confidence that ‘anything is possible.’
Please click HERE to book.
Little Theatre Makers
Interactive Drama Class for 5-7 year olds
Mondays
11th September – 20th November (no session 30th October)
4.15pm-5pm
5-7 years
£55 per term (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £5)
Fun-filled drama sessions for little theatre makers are led by an experienced tutor from Monkeys in Motion. These diverse classes will be packed with fun and games, while building their confidence and imaginations.
Please click HERE to book.
Junior Theatre
Creative Drama Class for 8-11 year olds
Tuesdays
12th September – 21st November ’23 (no session 31st October)
4pm-5pm
8 – 11 years
£60 per term (Taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £6)
Create believable characters and learn the basics of stage geography and vocal techniques. These fun and creative sessions are perfect for improving drama skills, confidence and creativity. These sessions are led by Ben Mowbray, an experienced theatre practitioner.
Please click HERE to book.
Youth Theatre
Advanced Drama Class for 12 years+
Saturdays
16th September – 25th November ’23 (no session 4th November)
11am-12.30pm
12 years+
£100 per term, (payable in two instalments, taster sessions are available in the first two weeks of term £9.50)
Led by Ben Mowbray, Youth Theatre improves performance skills, vocal techniques and enhances knowledge of theatrical practices. Youth Theatre are also invited to see a drama performance each term from our theatre programme at no additional cost.
Please click HERE to book.
Practice Makes Perfect
An Actor’s Guide to improving your practice for 17 years+
Sundays
17th September to 26th November ’23 (no session 29th October)
11am-1pm
17 years+
£80 for the term (payable in two instalments, taster sessions available in the first two weeks of term £8.50)
Join Moa Myerson, a professional actor and singer in a 10-week workshop series covering a range of practices to help with your approach to the world of acting. The weekly sessions will explore different elements of the acting process, including the importance of warming up, learning how to make mistakes, learning to listen, preparing for auditions and more. We will bring your skills to life with dialogue, monologue and a look at acting through song.
The workshop series will conclude with an opportunity to perform in a relaxed and friendly showcase: your chance to perform what you want; bring a piece you’ve been working on for auditions or try something new and challenging. You may be applying to drama school, have been working as an actor and want to re-engage with some skills or if you simply need a confidence boost, this workshop series is for you!
Please click HERE to book.
Film Production Class for 17 years+
Saturdays
16th September – 25th November ’23 (no session 4th November)
10.30am-12.30pm
17 years+
£80 for the term (payable in two instalments, taster sessions are available in the first two weeks of term £8.50)
Jonathan Zaurin is a professional filmmaker of expert calibre. He has worked with international producers and he is passionate telling stories with images.
This series of workshops will take give you an understanding of cinematic language, and take you through the vital process of storytelling: from scriptwriting, to storyboarding in order to create a finished product. You will learn the many skills required to make your own film. You will acquire a deeper understanding of the
process and discover how to make the most of your equipment in order to achieve your creative goals.
There has never been a better time to enhance your film-making techniques.
Please click HERE to book.
For further information on weekly classes and workshops please contact Bridget Lloyd, Head of Engagement and Creative Learning on 01684 580948 (bridget@malvern-theatres.co.uk)
Please complete an online registration form when booking onto any of our workshops >> CLICK HERE
or scan the QR code below:
Places for these workshops are limited, so please book in advance. Reservations made on classes and workshops must be paid for at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. This is to avoid having to turn customers away when we have unclaimed places still available.
(Please note the booking fee applies to one-off education events and workshops. Weekly classes do not incur a booking fee)
Volunteering Alongside the Weekly Workshops
If you are eligible and enthused by the above, please send a CV and covering letter to bridget@malvern-theatres.co.uk
We often advertise such opportunities via our FACEBOOK and TWITTER pages.
