Julian Spooner takes each participant on a step-by-step journey towards developing a dynamic and ‘cinematic’ solo performance style. Drawing on his training and the techniques employed in his Stage Award- winning performance in Mistero Buffo, participants can expect to learn exercises which will allow them to embody multiple characters, change physical space in the blink of an eye and cultivate a rich and diverse theatrical world using just their bodies.
Starting at the basis of the Lecoq pedagogy: the 20 movements, the workshop will explore how rhythm and the dynamic of movement can become storytelling tools. Throughout the 1.5 hours participants will also develop their understanding of, and ability to use, the language of gesture, learning to create entire worlds, characters and events though gesture and mime. The workshop will culminate in the sharing of individual scenes devised using techniques learned throughout the workshop.
This workshop is ideal for anyone with an interest in solo performance looking to refine their skills.
FUSE Masterclass attendees can redeem an £8 ticket to see Mistero Buffo on Tue 06 or Wed 07 Oct at 7.45pm*.
Rhum + Clay is an award-winning theatre company led by co-Artistic Directors Julian Spooner and Matt Wells. Rhum + Clay began with friendship. Founding members Chris, Julian and Kris decided to form a company and, one anarchic show later, a name change, the addition of Matt and away they went!
Everything that Rhum + Clay produces is developed collaboratively; from set designers to writers, performers and sound artists, everyone is together from day one to offer opinions and build the show together.
Banned as blasphemous for many years, but perhaps even more relevant now, Mistero Buffo takes an unflinching but humorous aim at those who manipulate truth and belief for power and control. With culture wars driving division and a pandemic that has highlighted vast economic inequalities, can laughter (and a little righteous anger) help unite us?
FUSE, a strand of TRP’s Artist Development work, is proud to offer free opportunities for artists to connect with each other. Including access to rehearsal space, workshops, and opportunities to engage with the art across our stages. To find out more, please visit our Artist Development page.
Important information
Running time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Age guideline:
18+
Time: 1pm – 2.30pm
Location: The Lab
Redeem your show ticket*: Please include your FUSE Masterclass and qualifying Mistero Buffo ticket in the same order to automatically discount your ticket to the show at checkout.
