Technique Workshops: Character, a Physical Approach

About this course

This workshop examines character through the body, using improvisations supported by music, sound, images and text. Participants explore how movement can inform character creation, including elements of Laban and animal work. The teaching focuses on developing different physical approaches to character and examining how people think, speak and move. Activities are designed for actors developing their technique and exploring greater spontaneity in their practice.

What you'll learn

• Develop approaches to creating a character through physical exploration
• Apply movement techniques drawn from Laban and animal work
• Use improvisation, music, sound, images and text to explore character

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for adults who have previously attended acting workshops or taken part in an acting training setting. The improver level indicates a course beyond an introduction to acting. Sessions involve physical exploration and improvisation, and participants need fluent, confident English.

• Participants must be over 18
• Previous acting workshop or training-setting experience is required
• The course includes physical and improvisational work

Before you go

• Wear or bring comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.