Play. Learn. Debate... with Sheffield Theatres

Play. Learn. Debate.

Imagine... with Sheffield Theatres

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The Play’s the Thing Join in with Sheffield Theatres’ monthly play reading group. Each month listen, read, debate and discuss a variety of plays linked to the work on one of our stages. The price for each session includes tea and coffee. Sheffield Theatres members receive a 10% discount.

2.00pm – 4.30pm £6.00 per session The Secret Rapture by David Hare

Endgame by Samuel Beckett

The Secret Rapture cemented Hare’s reputation as one of the country’s greatest playwrights. This drama, rich in social criticism, follows the life of one family after the death of their father. Discover the work of this great playwright, as part of The David Hare Season.

A family and a servant all live together by the sea but nothing seems to exist outside this.

Each character is challenged by a different physical boundary. Explore another of Beckett’s classics, whilst Happy Days plays in the Studio Theatre.

Mon 21 February

Soap by Sarah Woods Mon 7 March

Soap leads you on a journey through the familiar settings of the soap opera genre. What happens when the lines between fiction and reality become blurred?

Mon 6 June

Angels in America by Tony Kushner Mon 4 July

With The Pride in the Studio Theatre, Angels in America weaves its way through socio-political and sexual relationships in 1980s New York.

To book, please contact the Box Office.

Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill Mon 4 April

An American classic, this play tells the story of a dysfunctional family’s life in a Connecticut seaside town over the course of one day.

Photographer: James Stewart

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Theatre Exchange A series of lively and informal workshops, exploring all aspects of the theatre.

The price for each session includes tea and coffee. Sheffield Theatres members receive a 10% discount.

11.00am – 1.00pm £6.00 per session Directing Racing Demon

Challenging the Voice

As part of The David Hare Season, Daniel Evans, the director of Racing Demon, talks about the play. Find out about the development process during rehearsal and how the play reached the Crucible stage.

Experiment with the range and sounds of your own voice and discover just what it is capable of!

Who’s Afraid of a Working Wardrobe?

Meet those responsible for bringing Happy Days to life. Explore the set and talk with director Jonathan Humphreys, about the challenges of staging Beckett.

Tue 22 February

Thu 31 March

Take a tour around Sheffield Theatres’ Wardrobe department. Explore some of this season’s productions including Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Listen to a member of our wardrobe team talk about the creation of costume from designer’s drawings to the final item and find out some tricks of the trade.

Thu 19 May

Happy Days – Meet the Team Wed 1 June

Staging Different Worlds - The Pride Wed 6 July

Three actors portray three characters. Parallel lives, decades apart. Explore how theatre can flip between the eras with Creative Producer Andrew Loretto.

To book, please contact the Box Office.

Photographer: Chris Saunders

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Summer Schools 2011 Two fantastic weeks offering adults and young people the chance to make, share and perform.

Week 1: The Principles of Making Theatre (Age 12+)

Week 2: Staging New Work (Age 12+)

Mon 25 – Sat 30 July £80.00

Some previous experience required.

No previous experience necessary.

Work with a professional director and experienced voice and movement artists to rehearse and stage new short plays. This course is also open to those who would like to develop technical theatre skills in lighting and stage management. The week will end in a public première of four short plays in the Studio Theatre.

A fun and inspiring week exploring character, text and movement for the stage with a team of experienced theatre professionals. Develop your acting and performance skills through imagination, play and teamwork. The week ends in an informal performance for invited friends and family.

Don’t miss NT Connections 9 – 14 May

Mon 8 – Sat 13 August £95.00

For more details please email summerschool@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call 0114 201 3888

Photographer: Craig Fleming

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Behind the Curtains 2011 A Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Mechanicals’ Quest An imaginative backstage tour of the Crucible Theatre, inspired by William Shakespeare’s comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

This magical adventure into the secrets of the theatre is a treat for all the family!

‘Well paced, informative, entertaining, the quality of the actors was excellent; they were both convincing and engaging.’

Feedback for Behind the Curtains 2010

Family Days Sat 18 June and Sat 2 July 9.30am – 12.00pm £6.00 Suitable for children aged 5-11 and their families (all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult).

To book, please contact the Box Office.

SCHOOLS VERSION

Sheffield Sizzler Fri 3 June after evening performances Crucible Foyer, Crucible Corner, Tudor Square Free Sheffield Theatres hosts highlights from the grassroots cultural scene in and around its venues. Grab a drink or snack at the bar or Crucible Corner and take in a range of acts from the sublime to the bizarre. Expect the unexpected!

Want to perform at the very first Sheffield Sizzler?

If you have an act that you would like us to consider for the first ever Sheffield Sizzler then why not get in touch? Contact Andrew Loretto on 0114 201 3849/ a.loretto@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Photographer: Craig Fleming

Mon 13 June – Wed 6 July £9.00 There is also a schools version of Behind the Curtains 2011, for more details please contact Sarah Clough on 0114 249 3848/ s.clough@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Theatre Skills Gain new skills and insights into all aspects of theatre-making with a series of workshops delivered by experienced theatre practitioners, suitable for everyone, from absolute beginners to those with more experience.

BEGINNER (Age 14+) No previous theatre experience necessary 6.00 – 9.00pm £8.00 per session.

INTERMEDIATE (Age 16+) Some previous theatre experience required 6.00 – 9.00pm £10.00 per session.

Performance Mon 21 March Always had the urge to act? Come along to this fun session led by a team of professionals at Sheffield Theatres and explore some basic principles of performing theatre.

Movement for Actors and Directors Tue 15 March This Laban movement workshop offers useful rehearsal room tools suitable for both actors and directors. Led by Movement Director Lucy Cullingford (RSC).

Character Through the Body Mon 11 April Explore some basic movement tools that will enable you to embody different characters.

Suitable for young and old this workshop is led by experienced Movement Director Lucy Cullingford.

Get Writing!

Wed 13 April Sharpen your pencil and get those words flowing from page to stage. Explore how to write plays with Eclipse Theatre’s Artistic Director Dawn Walton.

(This particular workshop is suitable for Age 16+).

Introduction to Technical Theatre Mon 13 June In this hands-on session, explore the basics of the technical side of Sheffield Theatres – one of the country’s top producing venues.

Working on the set of Hobson’s Choice, choose between Lighting and Sound or Staging and Stage Management.

Performing in Theatre Mon 4 April Discover an actor’s approach to constructing a character in response to various stimuli and find methods and tricks that will work for you! Led by Artistic Director and acclaimed actor, Daniel Evans.

Directing Tue 31 May Pick up some tricks of the directing trade and learn how to get the best out of your actors and creative team. Led by Creative Producer Andrew Loretto and Resident Director Jonathan Humphreys.

Lighting and Sound Mon 29 June Learn first-hand how to develop your skills in lighting and sound from Sheffield Theatres’ experienced in-house production team.

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There are lots of insights events coming up, check the brochure or sheffieldtheatres.co.uk for more information.

ADVANCED (Age 18+) A significant amount of previous theatre experience required.

10.00am – 4.00pm £15.00

To book, please contact the Box Office.

Theatre Experience Day Thu 3 March 9.00am – 10.30pm (with a break 5.30 - 7.30pm) £20.00 (includes a ticket to see Racing Demon) Want to work in Theatre? (Age 18+) Thinking about a career in theatre? Take part in workshops, talks and demonstrations led by theatre professionals, to gain a broader understanding of the industry. The day will be based around Racing Demon by David Hare, and includes a ticket for the evening show and post-show Talk Back.

To book, please contact the Box Office.

Photographer: Chris Saunders

Bodies and Space Sat 7 May How can we keep space alive for performers and audience? An exploration of movement, space and text in performance, using the Crucible’s unique thrust stage. Led by Movement Director Lucy Cullingford (RSC) and Creative Producer Andrew Loretto.

How to Book You can book tickets by telephone, online or in person. Our Box Office is located inside the Crucible Theatre on Tudor Square.

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