Weekly Classes for Young People

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Weekly Classes for Young People
Youth Theatre
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn about drama in a creative, fun and supportive environment, Milton Keynes Theatre is the right place. Areas
we may explore include Mask, Physical Theatre, Mime, Script work, Devising, Movement, Greek Chorus, Voice work, backstage and production skills.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays – School Years Reception -13 - £75 per term (10 weeks)
Primary Ballet
Our Primary Ballet classis fantastic fun and a great way starting point for any budding ballerinas or simply any child who wants to try
something new and exciting. We combine traditional ballet syllabus with fun current music helping to engage children in dance, improve body
awareness, control and placement. We also teach children important social skills during the class such as sharing attention, taking turns
and working as part of a group.
Saturday’s 10-11am - £75 per term (10 weeks) – Ages 4-7 years
MKT Singing Class
Our very own Glee club, this class works on vocal warm ups, techniques and then moves on to learn songs that we all know and love
from old classics to modern day hits. This will be a fun, informal singing class aimed at ages 10-16 year olds, and helps grow their
confidence and make new friends along the way.
Thursday’s 7-8pm - £75 per term (10 weeks) – Ages 10-16 years
Street Dance
If you have always wanted to learn how to dance like your favourite pop stars then join our brand new fun and energetic street dance class.
Spend an hour learning funky street dance routines to catchy current chart songs.
Saturday’s 11.15am-12.15pm - £75 per term (10 weeks) – Ages 5-10 years
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Theatrical Workshops
Directing Workshop
If you have ever dreamed of becoming a theatre director then this workshop will show you how! Taking place on an afternoon during half term you will be
taught the skills behind theatre directing, led by professional Actor Tony Howes.
Mon 28th Oct – 12.30-4.30pm - £20pp (Ages 12-18 years)
Wicked Themed Musical Theatre Half-term Course
Spend three days during half-term immersed in singing, acting and dancing learning scenes, songs and dance routines from the hit west-end musical
Wicked. Taught by a professional musical director and director/choreographer from the prestigious Sylvia Young theatre school.
Wed 30th Oct – Fri 1st Nov - 10am-4pm - £100 (Ages 8-13 years)
Pantomime Themed Make-up Workshop
This work shop will give anyone who loves make-up, or someone who would like to pursue a career in the make-up industry, an insight into how to create
make-up looks for pantomime characters. You will be watching demonstrations as well as having the chance to practice some of the skills and techniques
learnt on yourself or each other.
Sat 21st Dec 11.30am-5.30pm, £50pp (Ages 12-18)
£50pp, includes all make-up equipment during workshop
Les Miserables Masterclass
Led by Shaun Dalton star of Les Miserables in the West End this masterclass will consist of an introduction to the show and a run down of the characters
followed by the chance to learn ‘The people's song’ and ‘One day more’. Students will be
workshopped into character by taking part in drama games before learning routines from the show as close to the west end direction as possible!
Mon 30th Dec – 10am-1pm - £20pp (Ages 11-16)
Panto Wardrobe Workshop
Wardrobe expert and experience dresser Rowena Bowers will take you on a fascinating journey teaching you everything there is to know about a
theatrical wardrobe department and the art of dressing. She will then focus on pantomime costumes in particular panto dames, with plenty of costumes to
look at up close - this workshop is ideal for anyone interested in working behind the scenes in wardrobe.
Fri 3rd Jan – 11am-12.30pm - £10 (Ages 12-17 years)
Panto Family Workshop
Join us for a morning of panto themed family fun! The morning will involve a look on stage at the panto set, arts and crafts including wand and crown
making, the chance to make dad’s up as panto dames and lots of panto fun and games!
Sat 4th Jan - 12-1.30pm - £5pp (Suitable for ages 3-8 years and parent(s))
Swan Lake Themed Dance Workshop
Join dancers from Re:bourne (the charitable education arm of New Adventures) in this three hour dance workshop where you will learn repertoire from
Matthew Bourne’s production of Swan Lake. You will then be given a variety of creative dance tasks given by the dance company to create character and
narrative, followed by a warm down and short Q&A with the dancers.
Sat 1st Feb – 10am-1pm - £30 (Ages 14-21)
Day of Dance
A chance to come & lean a mix of dance styles including musical theatre, lyrical, contemporary, street and cheer. Ideal for young dancers
missing their classes over the half term or the chance to try out new dance styles. Suitable for all levels.
Taught by Rebecca Marie Academy of Dance.
Mon 17th Feb – 10am-2.30pm – £20 (Ages 5-11)
Stage Combat Workshop
This workshop is aimed at ages 14+, offering technique and safety foundation skills in unarmed combat, with the emphasis on the
theatrical presentation. No prior experience is necessary.
Tue 18th Feb – 10am-1pm - £20 (Ages 14-21)
Introduction to Stand up Comedy
This course is aimed at all those budding comedians and comedy actors out there. You’ll learn some of the tricks of Improv, and stand up comedy, and
have the opportunity to learn, play and perform in a safe, supportive and inclusive workshop. The course is lead by Brian Two a comedian, writer and
actor with 16 years experience in the business.
Thu 20th Feb - 10am-1pm - £20 (Ages 9-13)
Introduction to Stand up Comedy
This course is aimed all those who fancy picking up a microphone and having a go. We’ll be looking at many aspects of stand up from how to get started,
writing material, what makes us laugh as well as microphone technique and stagecraft. The course is an opportunity to engage with, and have a go at
stand up comedy in a safe and supportive environment. The course is lead by Brian Two, a comedian, writer and actor with 16 years experience in the
business.
Thu 20th Feb - 2-6pm - £20 (Ages 14-17)
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To book any of the above classes or workshops visit www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes, contact 01908 547651 or email
[email protected]