Listings: Workshops

The Ambassador Theatre Group. An opportunity to gain insight into how to get started in theatre management led by a team from the Ambassador Theatre Group, the largest theatre group in the UK. A workshop covering routes into theatre management, experience and skills required, information from people who have worked…

Escape your reading rut and find a book to cure all life's ills as prescribed by Ella Berthoud, renowned bibliotherapist from School of Life and co-author of The Novel Cure. Ella offers free and confidential 15-minute consultations and will prescribe the perfect fiction to help you fix your life! From 12-4pm.

Drop by our Parlour Bar and be enlightened by our wonderful illustrator, Kanitta Meechubot. Create intricate collages inspired by selected short stories, with guidance on concept and collage-work for publishing from Granta Artistic Director Michael Salu.

With elements of Dance, Butoh, mime & physical theatre, Karavan & Khabarova share over 20 years of experience, reflecting on their unique and original style, they offer diverse and powerful exercises which move the participants in search of their own limits. The workshop aims to improve the participants…

Managing a venue at the Fringe can be hugely rewarding, but is also a mammoth undertaking. This table discussion will guide you through the A-Z of venue operation before, during and after the festival.

Learn some tricks of the trade from Douglas Maxwell (Decky Does a Bronco, Mancub, Promises Promises). Douglas has provided support for countless emerging writers. Don’t miss his latest inspirational workshop!

Your-Voice Coaching and Livewire Theatre. Step over the footlights and into the spotlight! This workshop gets you up on your feet and onto the stage as we explore the ways in which theatre bring the ghost story to life. M.R. James classic tales were written to be read aloud to friends sitting by the fire on a winter's…

Drop by our Parlour Bar as Granta Editor John Freeman reveals his experiences of interviewing nearly every big name in the world of literature. Discover how to ask the hard questions with Dr Carmen Lefevre, getting the best out of your interviewee, and how not to get strangled at a literary fete.

Learn how to banish stage fright to deliver a BAFTA-worthy performance with stand-up comedian Viv Groskop (author of stand-up memoir I Laughed, I Cried), Literary Death Match Co-Host and Executive Producer Suzanne Azzopardi and Granta Publicist Saskia Vogel. Bring your own work to read or practice with a past…

Find out from a panel of industry experts what it takes to be a successful producer, receive invaluable advice and tips on funding, marketing and project development. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Exploring the growing demand for improvisation in all mediums - film, television and theatre. Learn the tools necessary to think on your feet and book that commercial, film, or simply hone your skills to think fast.

What are the responsibilities and challenges of filmmakers in confronting the real world? From cinéma vérité to experimental filmmaking, this introduction to the art of documentary discusses key approaches to the genre and examines how filmmakers negotiate ethical and practical challenges when documenting life. Using…

A participatory workshop led by Colin Watkeys, Director of Festivals in Edinburgh (Hill Street Solo Theatre) and London (Face to Face Festival) and award-winning solo performers Claire Dowie, Jack Klaff and the legendary Ken Campbell.

This on-your-feet workshop explores the keys to landing a role in auditions. Taught by a professional actor who has worked in theatre, TV and film, see what it really takes to land the role!

The Ambassador Theatre Group. A unique opportunity to gain insight into how we successfully market shows at the UK's largest working theatre and as part of the Ambassador Theatre Group. An expert panel will host this workshop providing knowledge, tips and a wealth of experience in how to market a show in a large scale…

Viktor Wynd and the Last Tuesday Society present an array of activities to stimulate the senses, including a menagerie of creepy crawlies and a most unusual vegetable animals workshop. Drop by our carnival to expand your zoological horizons.

Director, actor, musician and writer Cora Bissett (Whatever Gets You Through The Night) leads a workshop on creating work for the stage using many different art forms.

In this workshop led by Chris Speed, you can play at 3D Chinese whispers, adapting objects and artefacts using time-lapse technology until they no longer resemble their original form.

Before each performance, there will be a 45 minute drama workshop. Here children aged five-ten will be introduced to characters and themes from the play through music and games.

Trinity College London. This interactive workshop focuses on useful lessons and tips for when writing plays for children and young people. It will include excerpts performed from a selection of award-winning plays from Trinity's International Playwriting Competition. Find out more about writing and producing a winning…