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Ages 7-11: Giggle Club (comedy workshop)  - Through a mix of slapstick, silly sketches, and improv games, participants will discover how to use their voices, faces, and bodies to create comedy. It's a fantastic way for young performers to build confidence and learn the 'rules' of funny. Whether they are natural-born clowns or a bit shy, everyone will find their funny bone in this supportive, fast-paced session.

Inspiring a love of classic stories, our in person drama workshops empower children to put on their own version of a famous tale, make new friends and build confidence. Week-long workshops culminate in a live performance for family and friends.

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

Get ready to dance, sing, and shine! This high-energy workshop for 11-16s is all about the thrill of Musical Theatre, led by a professional performer. You'll learn two big numbers from some of the best-loved musicals around. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love musicals, it's a brilliant chance to boost your confidence and have a blast in a real rehearsal setting.

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

Bring Shakespeare to life in just one day!

Join us for a fun, fast-paced masterclass where we'll take on a classic tale by the world's most famous playwright. Participants can choose from a selection of well-loved stories, including spooky supernatural dramas and side-splitting comedies. They will spend the day developing characters and rehearsing the play. The day concludes with an afternoon performance for family and friends.

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

This hands-on masterclass gives 11-16-year-olds the chance to step into the world of puppetry by building and operating their own large-scale walkabout puppets. Working in small teams, students will learn the construction secrets behind these giant characters before mastering the teamwork and physical coordination needed to bring them to life. It's a brilliant mix of making and performance. The session ends with a chance to 'walk' their collective creations and show off their new skills.

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

Organ Celebration Summer Series at Douai Abbey

David Briggs, Artist-in-Residence, Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine, New York City, and international recitalist.

Organ Fireworks! Putting Douai's Tickell organ through its paces. 

David Briggs will also accompany the Douai Abbey Singers for The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity.

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