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Spring Term
Welcome to the Take Part Spring Term!
Join us at Malvern Theatres for a vibrant new season of creative workshops, events and community fun. Whether you’re a seasoned performer, curious beginner, or just looking to try something new, there’s something here for everyone.
Inside this brochure, you will find a wide range of weekly classes in singing, dance, drama and creative arts, all designed for every age and ability. We’re also excited to present some half-term pop-up events including the Magical Creatures Clay Play workshop with Anna Mitchell, and our Family Line Dancing workshop from Translucent Dance Studio. We’re looking forward to the return of favourites like Art Mix and Touch Screen Cinema.
Back by popular demand, ChiChi Fit and The Big Jig now feature in our exciting new pop-up Dance Mix class, perfect for those who love to move.
All sessions are led by our team of friendly, professional practitioners, who are passionate about inspiring creativity and making everyone feel welcome. Come along and spend your mornings, afternoons or evenings with us, we can’t wait to see you!
Book your class or workshop online at malvern-theatres.co.uk or call the box office on 01684 892277
Our Take Part programme is for everyone. If there’s anything stopping you from joining in, please reach out to our Creative Learning team – we’re here to help. 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.
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 12th January to 23rd March
(No session 16th February) 10.30am-11.15am
Wednesdays 14th January to 25th March
(No session 18th February) 11.30am-12.15pm
18 mths-4 yrs Termly: £45 Weekly: £5
Mondays 12th January to 23rd March
(No session 16th February) 4.15pm-5pm 5-7 yrs Termly: £54 Weekly: £6
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.
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.
Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in and trainers/shoes that are suitable for dance.
Tuesdays 13th January to 24th March
(No session 17th February) 4.15pm-5.15pm
8–11 yrs Termly: £60 Taster: £6
Thursdays 15th January to 26th March
(No session 19th February) 4.15pm-5.15pm 8-11 yrs Termly: £60 Taster: £6
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 14th January to 25th March
(No session 18th February) 4.15pm-5.15pm
7-11 yrs Termly: £60 Weekly: £6
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 12th January to 23rd March
(No session 16th February) 5.15pm-6pm 8-13 yrs Termly: £45 Taster: £5
Youth Theatre
Advanced Drama Class for 12-18 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.
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.
Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in and trainers/shoes that are suitable for dance.
Saturdays 17th January to 28th March
(No session 21st February) 11am-12.30pm 12-18 yrs
Termly: £100 (Payable in two instalments) Taster: £10
Thursdays 15th January to 26th March
(No session 19th February) 5.30pm-6.30pm 12-18 yrs Termly: £60 Taster: £6
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.
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.
Mondays 12th January to 23rd March
(No session 16th February) 7pm-8pm 16-65+ yrs Termly: £54 Weekly: £6
Wednesdays 14th January to 25th March (No session 18th February) 5pm-6pm 18+ yrs Termly: £36 Weekly: £4
Timetable
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 50yrs+. We encourage you to go at your own pace with different options embedded into the class.
Gentle Dance
Seated Dance Class for Adults
Mondays 12th January to 23rd March
(No session 16th February) 11.30am-12.30pm & 1.15pm-2.15pm
Wednesdays 14th January to 25th March
(No session 18th February) 10.15am-11.15am
50+ yrs Termly: £54 Weekly: £6
Gentle Dance is a seated class (with opportunities to stand) that encourages you to explore 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 16th January to 27th March
(No session 20th February) 10.30am-11.30am Weekly: £6
Comedy Writing
10 week course for Adults
Master the essentials of comedic storytelling in this ten week comedy writing workshop. Led by Steve from Crave Arts, you’ll learn how to write great characters, build hilarious plots and everything in between. This workshop is aimed at writing comedy plays and situation comedy rather than stand up comedy. No experience needed, just bring your ideas and a sense of humour!
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.
Wednesdays 14th January to 25th March
(No session 18th February) 7pm-8.30pm
17+ yrs Weekly: £8 Termly: £72
(Payable in two instalments)
Tuesdays 13th January to 24th March
(No session 17th February) 6.30pm-8pm
17+ yrs Termly: £54 Weekly: £6
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.
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.
Thursdays 15th January to 26th March
(No session 19th February)
10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm
17+ yrs Weekly: £7
Wednesdays 14th January to 25th March
(No session 18th February) 10.30am-12 noon Weekly: £5
Dance Mix
Variety Dance Class for Adults
Stay on your toes with our new Pop-Up Dance Mix Class. Join us twice a month on Thursdays and discover a fresh dance style each time. It’s the perfect way to have fun, meet new people, and share the joy of dancing together. This term, we’re mixing up two of your favourites, ChiChi Fit and The Big Jig classes.
ChiChi Fit
15th January, 12th February, 12th March 7pm-7.45pm
The Big Jig
22nd January, 26th February, 26th March 6.45pm-7.45pm
Thursdays (No session 20th February)
18+ yrs Weekly: £6
Art
Mix
A series of pop-up creative art workshops
Your Monday evenings just got a lot more creative! Join our talented artists for one or all of this series of fresh and exciting spring pop-up art workshops. They are perfect for learning something new, taking an evening for yourself, or getting together with fellow art-lovers to create and connect.
Monday 26th January
Hand-built Ceramic Bowls with Katie Beasley
Monday 23rd February
Lino Printing with Fi Tilbury
Monday 23rd March
Introduction to Portraiture with Andrew Clacher
6pm-8pm £12 per session
Magical Creatures Clay Play
Join us this February half term for a family-fun, hands-on workshop where you can use unfired clay and natural materials to sculpt your very own magical creatures. Led by Creative Clay artist Anna Mitchell, you will be guided step-by-step to shape, decorate, and bring their imaginations to life. Perfect for young artists and families to enjoy together. All materials are provided, just bring your creativity!
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 18th February
10.30am-12.30pm £18
Ages 4+ (Parents/Carers welcome to stay)
Family Hoedown!
Line Dancing Workshop with Lynne Holloway
Yeehaw! Round up your family and friends for a bootscootin’ good time this half term. Pull on your cowboy hats, slip into your dancing boots and join us for a fun-filled Family Hoedown. Led by Lynne Holloway from Translucent Dance Studio, this lively workshop will have you learning your easy line dancing steps and joining in some joyful routines to toe-tapping tunes everyone will know and love.
No experience needed, just bring your biggest smiles, your best two-step, and get ready to dance together!
TOUCH SCREEN CINEMA
WITH SARAH HAMILTON BAKER
Touch Screen Cinema is an accessible, multi-sensory film experience where audiences are invited to touch, smell, and feel their way through a series of beautifully themed short films.
Created especially for children, adults, and their carers, Touch Screen Cinema offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone who may benefit from a more sensory-friendly approach to film-watching.
Our 50-minute sessions can be delivered exclusively to your group, with morning and early-afternoon slots available. Wherever possible, we provide flexible timing to suit your needs.
Tuesday 17th February 10.30am-12 noon Ages 5+
Participants under age 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult £7.50 each Groups of 4 £24
Get in touch to chat about how we can support your group. If you can’t come to us, we can come to you! Ask us about our Flat-Pack Experience options. For enquiries and bookings contact: rhiannon@malvern-theatres.co.uk
Thursday 26th February Tales of the Heart Thursday 26th March Birds Sessions at: 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm
£4 per participant* - Free admission for carers
*Malvern Theatre Sessions
MEET THE PRACTITIONERS
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