Autumn Take Part Workshops Brochure by malvern_theatres

Autumn Term

Welcome to Take Part Autumn Term! We are so excited to welcome new and returning faces to our programme of creative weekly workshops and events.

In this brochure you will find details of classes for enthusiastic singers, dancers, performers, creatives and those just looking to try something new. It also features information about half term specials Little Shop of Horrors Song and Dance and The Big Draw as well as returning pop-up events Art Mix and Touch Screen Cinema. These activities are curated to span all age groups and abilities, so you have lots of choice to find what suits you best.

At the back of this brochure you will find the friendly faces of our excellent practitioner team who are all highly trained in their field and excited to support participants with their creative exploration and enjoyment of workshops.

Come and spend your mornings, afternoons or evenings with us at Malvern Theatres.

Classes will be available to book from Monday 4th August.

Book your class or workshop online at malvern-theatres.co.uk or call the box office on 01684 892277

Our Take Part programme is designed to be for everyone. If there is anything stopping you from joining – please get in touch with the Creative Learning team and we can advise you.

Taster sessions are available for new participants.

Parents & Wobblers

Movement Class for under 4s and their carer

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.

Mondays 8th September to 24th November

(No session 27th October) 10.30am-11.15am

Wednesdays 10th September to 26th November

(No session 29th October) 11.30am-12.15pm

18 mths-4 yrs Weekly: £5 Termly: £50

Little Theatre Makers

Interactive Drama Class for 5-7 years

These fun-filled classes will be packed with imagination and games, while building confidence and creativity. With a friendly, playful and encouraging environment, we will explore all aspects of drama, musical theatre and dance.

Mondays 8th September to 24th November

(No session 27th October) 4.15pm-5pm 5-7 yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £60

Junior Theatre

Creative Drama Class for 8-11 years

Create believable characters and learn the basics of stagecraft and vocal techniques. These fun and encouraging sessions are perfect for improving drama skills, confidence and creativity.

Tuesdays 9th September to 25th November (No session 28th October) 4.15pm-5.15pm 8–11 yrs Termly: £66

Junior Musical Theatre

Multi-disciplinary Theatre Class for 8-11 years

Learn songs and dance routines from your favourite Broadway and West End musicals and build a strong foundation of skills in singing, acting and dance. A fantastic way to boost confidence and share your love of performing with new friends.

Thursdays 11th September to 27th November (No session 30th October) 4.15pm-5.15pm 8-11 yrs Termly: £66

Junior Makers for 7-11 years

A fun and engaging session for young budding artists and cool creatives to experience a range of art techniques and mediums. Working on collective themes, you will be encouraged to add your own individual style to produce fabulous artworks that you will be proud to take home. Bring your creativity and we shall discover much more!

Wednesdays 10th September to 26th November (No session 29th October) 4.15pm-5.15pm 7-11 yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £60

Creative Dance Movement Class for 8-13 years

Learn the building blocks of how to choreograph your very own dance routines to your favourite songs, with guidance from a professional dance artist. This class is designed for children who love to express themselves through movement.

Improve your rhythm, balance and collaboration while being inspired by new dance steps you have learned and created.

Mondays 8th September to 24th November (No session 27th October) 5.15pm-6pm

8-13 yrs Termly: £50

Youth Theatre

Advanced Drama Class for 12-17 years

Youth Theatre improves performance skills, vocal techniques and enhances knowledge of theatrical practices. Participants are also invited to see a drama performance each term from our theatre programme at no additional cost.

Saturdays 13th September to 29th November (No session 1st November) 11am-12.30pm

12-17 yrs Termly: £100 (Payable in two instalments)

Senior Musical Theatre

Advanced Musical Theatre Class for 12-18 years

Our senior class works towards enhancing performance techniques and professionalism across the Musical Theatre disciplines. You will continue to build skills and explore new repertoire from your favourite shows while enjoying the benefits of performing with others.

Thursdays 11th September to 27th November (No session 30th October) 5.30pm-6.30pm 12-18 yrs Termly: £66

Thrive Contemporary Dance for 16-65 years+

With this open level contemporary dance class, we believe that movement is a universal language and a wonderful way to express yourself while strengthening the body and supporting positive mental health. You will explore both technical and improvisational exercises to improve strength, agility and memory. You will experience a friendly and supportive atmosphere, while being part of a joyful intergenerational group.

Mondays 8th September to 24th November (No session 27th October) 7pm-8pm

16-65+ yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £60

Sing it Loud!

Musical Theatre Choir for Adults

If singing is your passion and you are waiting for your moment to shine, join with other like-minded people and share the fun of singing together in a group. You will look at singing repertoire from ‘Golden Age’ favourites to present day showstoppers, while learning techniques to keep your voice healthy and strong.

Tuesdays 9th September to 25th November (No session 28th October) 6.30pm-8pm

17+ yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £60

THURS FRI SAT SUN

Jigsaw Inclusive Dance for 18 years+

An accessible weekly dance class where learningdisabled and any enthusiastic dancers are welcome! Using a range of different music, each session starts with warm-up exercises to get you moving, then you’ll learn new dance skills and be creative together using movement and imagination.

Wednesdays 10th September to 3rd December (No session 29th October) 1.30pm-2.30pm

18+ yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £66

Chance to Dance

Dance Exercise Class for Over 50s

A wonderful opportunity to take part in a low-intensity dance exercise workshop. This session teaches basic dance routines using simple movement for those aged over 50. We encourage you to go at your own pace with different options embedded into the class.

Mondays 8th September to 24th November (No session 27th October) 11.30am-12.30pm & 1.15pm-2.15pm

Wednesdays 10th September to 26th November (No session 29th October) 10.15am-11.15am

50+ yrs Weekly: £6

Gentle Dance

Seated Dance Class for Adults

Gentle Dance is a seated class (with opportunities to stand) that encourages you to explore structures and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Sessions are designed to exercise, motivate and uplift, helping to 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.

Fridays 12th September to 5th December (No session 31st October) 10.30am-11.30am

Weekly: £6

Scriptwriting: Page to Stage

Creative Writing Class for Adults

In ten weeks, you will be taken through the logistics of writing a play for the stage and getting it performed. An ideal class for all stages on a writing journey, but especially useful if you have an idea that you cannot quite put on paper.

In addition to playwriting techniques, the workshops will cover areas such as working with directors, actors and venues and the opportunities that exist locally and regionally.

Wednesdays 10th September to 26th November (No session 29th October and 12th November)

7pm-8.30pm 17+ yrs Weekly: £8 Termly: £72

(Payable in two instalments)

Make Your Mark

Mixed Media Creative Art Workshops for Adults

These are interdisciplinary creative art workshops, offering innovative and varied techniques. With an emphasis on drawing and mark-making, you will explore artistry and camaraderie by working to a shared theme. Specialist materials are provided - come along and release your creativity.

Thursdays 11th September to 27th November (No session 30th October) 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

17+ yrs Weekly: £7

Make Your Mark Xtra

Creative Art Workshops tailored for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Sessions are tailored to enable participants to create in a way that is best suited to them. It also offers the opportunity to enjoy spending time with people and to express individuality though working with a variety of mediums. Make Your Mark Xtra provides a great boost of confidence and concentration. All materials are provided.

Wednesdays 10th September to 3rd December (No session 29th October) 10.30am-12pm

Weekly: £5

Art Mix

A series of pop-up creative art workshops

Monday 22nd September

Junk Book Journaling with Jeanette McCulloch

Monday 27th October

Mixed Media Slow Stitch with Katy and Fi

Monday 24th November

Festive Card Making with Anna Mitchell

6pm-8pm £12 per session

TOUCH SCREEN CINEMA

WITH SARAH HAMILTON BAKER

Thursdays: 25th Sept

23rd Oct

27th Nov

Sessions at: 10am 11.30am 1.30pm

An accessible, multi-sensory cinema experience where audiences are invited to touch, smell and feel their way through a collection of short films based around a theme.

Designed for children, adults and their carers who might benefit from a specialised environment for film watching.

Image Courtesy of Midlands Arts Centre

Little Shop of Horrors Song and Dance for

8-18 yrs

Join us ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ for a spooktacular musical theatre workshop with Jack Ludwig. Step into the world of Little Shop of Horrors with a high-energy song and dance session; learn routines to some of your favourite hits from the show in a fun workshop perfect for musical theatre lovers.

Expect laughter, movement and a whole lot of musical fun...but remember: Don’t Feed the Plants!

Monday 27th October

Ages 12-18 yrs 10.30am-1.30pm

Ages 8-11 yrs 2pm-5pm

£20

Drawn Together for all ages

Joins us for The Big Draw once again this October to celebrate their 25 years with the theme ‘Drawn Together’, highlighting how creativity unites us and how collaboration and connection are at the heart of making. Bring your friends and family and get involved in this FREE fun event. Together we will explore different art materials to create a collaborative art piece. Enjoy pairs drawing challenges, share connected pens and pencils and help build a giant paper doll chain to represent everyone who joins us to celebrate being Drawn Together.

Wednesday 29th October

For all ages 10.30am-1pm

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