Theatre, Talk/Workshop, Festival

M1 Peer Pleasure Youth Theatre Festival: Introduction to Devising Workshop

Organised by: ArtsWok Collaborative, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Performed by: The Necessary Stage
  • Date:
    22 - 23 Jul 2017
  • Time:
    2:00pm - 6:00pm (on both days)
  • Duration:
    4h per day
  • Venue:
    Esplanade Annexe Studio
  • Language:
    English
  • Admission:
    $200 per participant

    This workshop is for:
    - Participants 16 - 35 years old
    - Youths interested in using the devising process to create new work
    - Playwrights exploring the processes of character and scene development

    The deadline for registration is Monday, 15 May 2017.

Synopsis:

A not-to-be-missed opportunity to experience The Necessary Stage's (TNS) unique devising methodology, with main facilitation by Haresh Sharma.

Characters and relationships are key to TNS' signature works – indigenous, intercultural, character-driven and issue-based. The facilitators will share their distinctive creative process, honed through the creation of numerous important works such as Off Centre, Fundamentally Happy and Gemuk Girls. Award-winning actors Siti Khalijah and Dwayne Lau will be making special appearances to share their experiences on devising work.

The deadline for registration is Monday, 15 May 2017.