PYT Summer Workshop - Responses to Hamlet

Young theatre makers, we have an exciting opportunity for those in school years 9-13; the chance to work together to create, rehearse, and stage a performance in three days! Through games, acting exercises, and a dynamic rehearsal process, we will develop theatre skills and build confidence in performing.

Together, we will attend Progress Theatre’s performance of Hamlet in the Abbey Ruins before meeting to discuss and devise our responses to the play. This creative process will see us delve into using music as a stimulus, developing short scenes and monologues, and crafting a devised piece that will bring themes from the play into the context of today. This is a truly exciting chance to flex your creative muscles, and we are thrilled to be offering this inspiring opportunity to 13-18 year olds this year.

Creativity and kindness go hand in hand at Progress Youth Theatre and we encourage young people with any level of experience who would like to learn, create, and perform in a friendly and supportive atmosphere to get involved! Friends and family are invited to come and see the culmination of the participants’ work on the Thursday evening.

Attendance at Hamlet isn't compulsory, although it is highly recommended. If you have some knowledge of the play but can't attend any of the Abbey performances, that’s more than enough.

The bursary we offer for term fees is also available for workshops. Follow the link below for the enrolment form and more details about how it all works, what’s happening on each workshop day, and the performance for family and friends on the last of the three days.