Mime: workshop

About this course

The workshop examines mime techniques and the language of gesture, using the body to create settings, communicate ideas and develop physical stories. Sessions cover physical connectivity, spatial awareness and the neutral body, with exercises focused on awareness and movement. Teaching takes place through practical exercises and improvisations, with occasional small physical observation tasks to practise between classes.

What you'll learn

• Use mime techniques to create a world through the body alone
• Apply gesture, spatial awareness and physical storytelling in performance
• Practise warm-up exercises for engaging the body physically
• Explain fundamental principles of mime and relate them to other areas of theatre craft

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to everyone, with some understanding and experience of physical performance described as beneficial rather than required. Participation involves physical exercises and improvisations, and may sometimes include rigorous activity. Acting exercises or explored material may be challenging for some learners.

• Some physical performance experience may be beneficial
• Requires participation in physical exercises and improvisations
• Occasional rigorous activity may be included

Before you go

• Wear black, comfortable clothing suitable for ease of movement; jeans are not permitted.
• Shoes are not required. Barefoot movement is advised, with slip-proof socks permitted.
• There may be small physical observation tasks to practise between classes.