THE CURTAIN is going up on a brand new youth theatre ensemble in Leamington.
For 50 years the Loft Theatre Company has hosted external youth theatre practitioners, but now, for the first time, it is launching its own youth ensemble for young creatives aged seven to 17 to explore making theatre in all its forms.
Two professional Masters graduates will be leading a growing team of professional practitioners skilled in many dimensions of theatre and performance.
The Loft Youth Theatre Ensemble is an opportunity for young people with an interest in theatre arts to explore performance techniques and theatre skills with industry professionals.
Founded by movement director Dan Walsh and actor and performance artist Laura Hayward-Smith, young people will be invited along to a series of weekly workshops led by a team of specialist practitioners designed to boost artistic and social confidence.
Sue Moore, artistic director of The Loft Theatre, said: “Theatre is potent and has the power to shape development in the young in profound and lasting ways.”
The Loft Youth Theatre Ensemble will be officially launched in September.
Workshops will be every Saturday morning during term time at The Loft Theatre, Victoria Colonnade, Leamington.
Free taster sessions are available in May and June, and there will be a summer holiday camp in mid-August.
Visit www.lofttheatrecompany.com/get-involved/youth-theatre-ensemble for more details.
*The Talisman Theatre is looking for volunteers to join its ushering team.
Ushers are the friendly face greeting theatre-goers, scanning tickets, showing people to their seats, selling ice creams, and ensuring everyone has a fabulous night out.
No previous experience is needed.
Email new front of house manager Sue Ison-Jacques at [email protected] to express an interest.
