Blown Away
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Opportunities to get an insight into theatre-making at the RSC
EVENTS
Talks and Demonstrations Director Talks The Director discusses the process of creating their production. Onstage, £5 Richard II Wed 16 Oct 5.15–6pm Wolf Hall & Bring up the Bodies Sat 4 Jan 11.15–12noon Unwrapped Join members of the Company as they demonstrate the ways the play journeys from the page to the stage. For ages 12+ Onstage, 10.30–11.30am, £5 Richard II Sat 2 Nov Wolf Hall Sat 22 Feb Post Show Talkbacks Stay on after the show and put your questions to members of the Acting Company. Onstage, free Richard II Mon 4 Nov Wendy & Peter Pan Sat 25 Jan (post matinee) Wolf Hall Tue 11 Feb Bring up the Bodies Thu 20 Feb
Events for Families and Young People From free post show talks to workshops for families we offer a range of fun activities to help you get behind the scenes at the RSC and find out more about theatre-making. Keep up to date with what’s going on at www.rsc.org.uk/events
Family Day Join members of the Acting Company and Creative Team to explore the story and how the performance is created, including opportunities to take part. Onstage, 10.15–11.15am, £5 per adult, £3 per child Wendy & Peter Pan Sat 15 Feb Family workshops Practical workshops for children, young people and their parents/carers that give an introduction to the play, characters and language in a fun and informative way. For ages 8+. Clore Learning Centre, 10–11.30am, £5 per adult, £2.50 per child Richard II Sat 19 Oct Wendy & Peter Pan Sat 25 Jan
Blown Away Presented by Birdsnest Theatre Ferguson Room, Swan Theatre Tue 29 Oct–Sun 3 Nov The wind can whisk you up into the sky, the wind can take you on an adventure! What if, one windy night a little girl arrives in your bedroom and tells you she’s the wind? Join us as a small boy finds himself swept up and whisked away on an unforgettable journey. A beautiful and engaging show containing live music, shadow puppetry and movement. For children aged 3–6 years and their families. £10 adults/£5 children Story Garden Discover the joy of Shakespeare’s stories in these active storytelling sessions. Suitable for 4–8 year olds and their parents/carers. Ruinart Circle Bar, RST, 10–11am, £3 per adult, £2 per child Sat 26 Oct, Sat 23 Nov, Sat 14 Dec, Sat 25 Jan, Sat 22 Feb, Sat 29 Mar Play in A Day A practical day long workshop, focusing on one of Shakespeare’s plays, with a performance to family and friends at the end of the day. Clore Learning Centre, 10am–4.30pm, £20 (lunch not included) 8–10 years Mon 28 Oct, Mon 17 Feb 11–14 years Tue 29 Oct, Tue 18 Feb 15–18 years Wed 30 Oct, Wed 19 Feb Write On! Creative writing sessions for young people led by a professional writer. Swan Reading Room, 10.30am–12.30pm, £5 Sat 28 Sep, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 16 Nov, Sat 14 Dec, Sat 25 Jan, Sat 22 Feb, Sat 22 Mar