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21st May

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Arts Association
Creation Theatre

  26 May

Creation Theatre's Puppets & Masks Workshop (7-11)

10:00am

This May we have a programme of one day masterclasses - young people can join us for a single day or the full week.  There are two age groups: 7-11 years (primary) and 11-16 years (secondary). Workshops take place at Wolvercote Primary School, OX2 8AQ.



Tuesday 26th May



Ages 7-11: Puppets and Masks  - Participants will spend the session designing and creating their own custom masks and puppets before diving into the performance side. They?ll learn the physical acting techniques needed to use masks in a dramatic performance and discover how to give a puppet its own unique voice and personality. It's the perfect mix of hands-on crafting and dramatic play.



Box_office: https://creationtheatre.co.uk/school-of-creativity/


Tickets:
Creation Theatre

  26 May

Creation Theatre's Voiceover Masterclass (11-16)

10:00am

This May we have a programme of one day masterclasses - young people can join us for a single day or the full week.  There are two age groups: 7-11 years (primary) and 11-16 years (secondary). Workshops take place at Wolvercote Primary School, OX2 8AQ.



Ages 11-16: Voiceover Masterclass  - Students will explore the secrets of vocal characterisation, learning how to adapt their tone, pace, and energy for everything from animations and video games to naturalistic commercials. It's an immersive session focused on building confidence, mastering mic technique, and bringing scripts to life using only their voice.



Box_office: https://creationtheatre.co.uk/school-of-creativity/



       


Tickets:
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

  26 May - 13 Sep

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

7:30pm

Soar far above the clouds and across the seas with a fantasmagorical new Watermill Theatre production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.



Delve into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the big personality.



Following three critically acclaimed, sellout summer musicals, this new production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang puts the Watermill's signature storytelling, inventiveness and imagination at its heart. Experience the much-loved classic songs played live by an ensemble cast of actor-musicians, including Truly Scrumptious, Hushabye Mountain and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.



Fasten your seatbelts - summer at the Watermill is about to take off!



Box_office: https://www.watermill.org.uk/events/chitty


Tickets:
Creation Theatre

  27 May

Creation Theatre's Stop Motion Animation Workshop (7-11)

10:00am

This May we have a programme of one day masterclasses - young people can join us for a single day or the full week. There are two age groups: 7-11 years (primary) and 11-16 years (secondary). Workshops take place at Wolvercote Primary School, OX2 8AQ.



Wednesday 27th May



Ages 7-11: Stop Motion Animation - Have you ever wondered how your favourite animated characters are brought to life? Join our one-day masterclass and discover the captivating craft of stop-motion animation. You'll learn to develop characters, build models, and tell your own stories frame by frame. It's a detailed and meticulous process, but when you hit ?play?, you can watch as the magic of animation brings your story to life!



Box_office: https://creationtheatre.co.uk/school-of-creativity/



       


Tickets:
Creation Theatre

  27 May

Creation Theatre's Stand-up Comedy Masterclass (11-16)

10:00am

This May we have a programme of one day masterclasses - young people can join us for a single day or the full week.



Wednesday 27th May



Ages 11-16: Stand-up Comedy Masterclass - Students will learn how to turn everyday observations into original material, focusing on the essentials of joke structure, timing, and stage presence. From writing to performing, participants will discover how to express their unique personality through humour and storytelling.



Box_office: https://creationtheatre.co.uk/school-of-creativity/


Tickets:
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West Berkshire District Council