Little Angel Theatre | Adult Learning Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

ADULT LEARNING SEPTEMBER 2016–JANUARY 2017

PROGRAMME INTRODUCTION Welcome to adult learning at Little Angel Theatre.

Throughout the year we offer a range of training for professionals at different stages in their career development. Some courses require existing puppetry skills and some are open to beginners and those working in associated creative industries, for example theatre, animation and film. Our training opportunities are also useful for teachers, workshop leaders, support workers and therapists.

We hope you find something to animate you and look forward to seeing you at Little Angel Theatre soon.

Slavka Jovanović Head of Learning

SHORT COURSES PUPPET CONSTRUCTION COURSE WITH PETER O’ROURKE

Learn how to make a Bunraku-style puppet from this Master Puppet Designer and Maker. This course is not about aesthetics but considers the puppet as a mechanism. You will work from a prototype specially designed to teach the ergonomics of puppet-making and with the aid of templates you will build your own copy.

Monday 19–Friday 23 September, 10am–6pm daily / Little Angel Theatre Workshop / £400 (£350 conc) for 5 days

INSET FOR TEACHERS: IN YOUR SHOES – PUPPETRY AND EMPATHY WITH POLLY BEESTONE

This informative session will teach you how to create a puppet suitable for making with children and young people in a classroom setting, using basic materials with a focus on collaborative group work. We will teach you techniques for using the puppets in the classroom focusing on exploring character, empathy and issue-based stories/themes.

Thursday 6 October, 4.15–6.30pm / £35 (£25 conc)

LISTENING TO THE MATERIAL: DEVISING WITH OBJECTS WITH RENE BAKER

A practical introduction to a method of devising visual theatre that takes the object as a starting point. Learn how to use materials to generate images and theatrical moments, discover the object’s poetic and cultural

Photo: Ellie Kurttz

associations, and compose a visual script that can be used as a basis for rehearsal.

For actors, puppeteers, directors, dramaturges.

Sunday 9 & Sunday 16 October, 11am–6pm (2-day course, you need to be free on both dates) / £110 (£95 conc) for 2 days

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS WITH SAMANTHA LANE

Explore the devising process of Samantha Lane, Artistic Director of Little Angel Theatre and director of Let’s Fly and Me.... What tasks does she give to stimulate improvisation and character development?

What stages are involved in making interactive storytelling for children?

Perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the technique of one-person storytelling in a theatre setting.

Sunday 6 November, 10am–5pm / £55 (£45 conc)

AN INTRODUCTION TO PUPPETRY PERFORMANCE WITH OLIVER SMART A crash course for total beginners. Discover the essential skills needed to bring puppets and objects to life with movement and emotion. The session will include learning about puppet life, breath and focus. An entertaining and comprehensive introduction to the art of the puppeteer and a springboard to the world of professional development.

Sunday 20 November, 10am–5pm / £85 (£55 conc)

MARIONETTE CARVING COURSE WITH JOHN ROBERTS

Learn marionette carving from this Master Puppeteer.

You will design your own puppet, and then carve, joint and assemble it. If there is time, you will make a control and string the puppet. You could aim to make a simple complete puppet, or you can work at a more leisurely pace

and do the finishing touches at a later date.

Monday 16–Saturday 21 January, 10am–6pm daily / Little Angel Theatre Workshop / £480 (£430 conc) for 6 days

MARIONETTE PUPPET SURGERY WITH JOHN ROBERTS

Photo: Ellie Kurttz

Book an appointment with Doctor John to remedy your marionette maladies! A great opportunity to re-carve that hand that broke 3 years ago or to put the strings on that puppet that you never quite finished. Slots can be booked by the day. The week will sell out quickly so please try to make an accurate

guestimation of how many days you will need. This is not a course for people who want to carve from scratch, but an opportunity to finish puppets that you have already started, or perhaps one you started making with John in previous courses.

Monday 23–Friday 27 January, 10am–6pm daily / Little Angel Theatre Workshop / £80 (£70 conc) per day / bookings of more than one day must be on consecutive days, max 3 days per person / telephone bookings only

SHADOW AND LIGHT WITH STEVE TIPLADY

There is more to shadows than shadow puppets. Explore the world of shadows through a variety of different techniques and media, using overhead projectors, L.E.Ds and special shadow lights. A rare opportunity to work with this master shadow maker and Little Angel Theatre Associate Artist.

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 January 2017, 10am–5pm daily / £110 (£95 conc) for 2 days

TERMLY COURSES

PUPPET SPACE

Always popular, our adult term-long courses offer a deeper connection to the art form and an opportunity to develop larger scale projects.

#puppetgathering A place to catch up with friends, patch up with enemies and discuss all things puppetry related.

Autumn Term 2016 – Puppetry Foundation Course – Designing and Making a Suitcase Theatre Show – Designing and Making Marionettes

All are welcome to this networking event, produced in association with the Puppetry Development Consortium. It is free to attend however you need to book a space so we can monitor numbers.

Spring Term 2017 – Puppetry Foundation Course – Make your own Storytelling Show with Puppets – Little Angel Adult Company: work over 2 terms to create a production to stage as part of a festival for emerging artists in July 2017 £195/£135 conc per term Dates and details: www.littleangeltheatre.com/ creativelearning

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. Please feel free to bring additional refreshments of your choice.

7–9.30pm on these dates: Wednesday 14 September, (first one of the season – a chance to reconnect!)

Monday 5 December, (Christmas Special – mulled wine & mince pies!)

HOW TO BOOK & GENERAL INFORMATION ONLINE www.littleangeltheatre.com PHONE 020 7226 1787 VISIT US Usual opening hours 10am–5pm

See website for variations Please note concession places cannot be booked online, and concession places for termly courses must be booked in person (see website for eligibility and documentation details). £1.80 booking fee applies to all card transactions.

Please contact us to talk through any access requirements, 020 7226 1787 or email slavka@littleangeltheatre.com.

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