Acting Shakespeare (intensive)

About this course

Participants investigate Shakespeare’s verse and language while working on selected moments from two plays. The course combines scene analysis, characterisation and rehearsal, with activities undertaken individually, in pairs and in groups. Teaching focuses on applying textual clues to performance and developing scenes towards an in-class work-in-progress performance.

What you'll learn

• Analyse Shakespearean scenes for indications of performance
• Apply techniques for speaking heightened language and verse
• Develop characterisation within a scene
• Rehearse scenes from Shakespeare’s plays
• Perform a work-in-progress scene in class

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for improver-level learners with some prior acting experience. Participation varies between individual work, paired activities and group sessions, with practical rehearsal forming a central part of the class.

• Some previous acting experience is expected

Before you go

• Copies of the scenes are provided.
• Reading the two plays in advance is optional.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement.