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Backstage & Restoration Tours

The restoration of the Theatre's auditorium was completed in September 2011 and visitors can now learn first-hand what a 19th Century theatre looks like and how we've restored it.

The Backstage Tour focusses on going behind the scenes and the Restoration Tour focusses on the auditorium. Subject to permission from visiting companies we aim to take visitors on to the main stage.

COST: £45 per group (max. 30 particpants)

For availability and to make a booking, please contact  0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk


Theatre Workshops

We offer a range of workshops as an enhancement to educational studies. Devising for Performance, Brecht, Set Design and Stanislavski are just some of the areas we specialise in.

Call us to discuss the workshop theme you require and we will tailor the workshop to meet your needs.

COST: £125 including a free Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants)
DURATION: Workshops last from 1hr30min. Tour is 1hr.

For availability and to make a booking, please contact  0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Continuous Professional Development 

Theatre Royal Learning offers a range of Continuous Professional Development courses for teachers. Half day or whole day activities cover themes designed to assist teachers in the classroom. Recent CPD workshops have included:

  • Drama techniques for non-specialist drama teachers
  • Ideas for creative learning
  • Technical theatre skills
  • Developing confidence in the classroom
  • Script to stage

For more information please contact teresa.threadgall@theatreroyal.co.uk or 0191 244 2502.


Dance Workshops

We offer a range of dance styles, choreography and Labanotation workshops. Suitable for KS4, KS5 & upwards.

COST: £125 including a free Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants)
DURATION: Workshop is 1hr30min. Tour is 1hr.

For availability and to make a booking, please contact 0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk


Gothic Horror Workshops

A fresh approach to bringing classic horror stories to life through performance. The sessions use drama, stage lighting and sound effects to build suspense. These workshops are available for KS4 & KS5.

COST: £125 including a free Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants)
DURATION: Workshop is 1hr30min. Tour is 1hr.
Suitable for KS4 & KS5

For availability and to make a booking, please contact  0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Musical Theatre Workshops

Workshops include vocal techniques, acting for musical theatre and setting. Workshops are suitable for KS4, KS5 & upwards.

COST: £125 including a free Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants)
DURATION: Workshop is 1hr30min. Tour is 1hr.

For availability and to make a booking, please contact 0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Pantomania Workshops: Aladdin

These pantomime workshops are tailored to suit the needs of all groups from Year 7 to Year 13.

Nov 2012    30
Dec 2012    3/4/5/6/7    10/11/12/13/14    17/18
Jan 2013    7/8/9/10/11

COST: £60 per group (max. 30 participants)

For availability and to make a booking call Group Sales on 08448 11 21 21

 

Set or Costume Design Workshops

These practical workshops are ideal for anyone studying drama & performing arts.

DURATION: Workshops from 1hr30min. Includes a free 1hr Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants).

For a quote, availability or to make a booking, please contact 0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Shakespeare Workshops

We currently deliver a range of workshops to bring Shakespeare's plays to life:

  • Approaches to text
  • Performing Shakespeare
  • Shakespeares's language
  • Page to stage

Ideal for English and Drama students at KS3, KS4 & KS5.

Cost: £125 per group including a free backstage tour (max. 30 participants)

For availability and to make a booking, please contact  0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Specialist Make Up Workshops

Television and film make-up artists teach the illusion of cuts, bruises and fantasy make-up.

DURATION: Workshops from 1hr30min. Includes a free 1hr Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants).

For a quote, availability or to make a booking, please contact 0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Stage Combat Workshops

Learn some of the tricks of creating fight scenes for stage and screen.

COST: £125 including a free Theatre Tour (max. 30 participants)
DURATION: Workshop is 1hr30min. Tour is 1hr.

For availability and to make a booking, please contact 0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk

 

Technical Theatre Workshops

We offer a range of workshops for students of all levels who are interested in learning about the skills used in backstage and technical theatre. Led by the Theatre Royal's technical staff, these workshops are ideal for students studying all aspects of performing arts.

Areas include sound, lighting and backstage management.

Workshops are suitable for KS4, KS5 & upwards.

COST: £125 per group (max. 20 participants)
DURATION: Workshop is 1hr30min.

For availability and to make a booking, please contact 0191 244 2508 or louise.defroment@theatreroyal.co.uk