What we’re about
Let’s meet online and in person to play and develop some new (or old) acting skills.
Our acting sessions are for you if:
- You ever thought about taking up acting as a hobby.
- You did drama in college, uni, school and you miss it.
- You ever needed to speak in front of people and wished you had some more tools (and some more confidence).
- You like to play and be creative (and sometimes silly).
- You want to meet new people.
- You are an adult (but really a child).
We will play, learn skills, create and perform.
We will become more free & confident in front of people.
We will make new friends and get to know ourselves in a new way.
All of the sessions are suitable for beginners with little or no experience.
More experienced performers are very welcome to join and play with us too :)
Most sessions are run by Theatre Gym and Tal Jakubwiczova
Upcoming events
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- £900.00
How to be a Stupid- 10 day course
Location not specified yetThis 10-day workshop is a space for discovery, giving you the confidence to apply the power of imagination in any creative context. Participants dedicate themselves to the art of clowning, experiencing the freedom that comes with serious play and lay the foundation for future clowning projects.
Suitable for beginners and for experienced clowns seeking authenticity and joy.
To get the exact location you must first book to join the event
Full course details at www.thewhynotinstitute.com
For an application form: whynotinstitute@aol.com6 attendees 
•OnlineIntroduction to Voice Acting -online workshop (free)
OnlineYou have to sign up here to get a link
This is a taster class for our Voice Acting Foundation course.
Join if you want to experience voice acting for yourself.
We’ll talk you through the different worlds of voice acting (it’s not all Disney and Pixar) and the unique opportunities they hold for voice actors.
Join this free class and discover:
- How to read from the page and sound like you’re not
- Simple tricks to make your reading more interesting
- How your own voice responds to instructions and prompts
- And so much more …
You will even get a chance to read a script out loud and improve your reading.
We will have a short Q&A session at the end of the class so bring any questions you might have about voice acting.
The workshop is led by voice actor Jen Bradley.
Jen is an experienced voice actor who’s worked in the UK, Canada and the US.
She worked for global brands including Dove, Philips and Clearblue, and is currently voicing Luna in MoCo.
There’s nothing she loves more than to be trapped in her little padded cell (voice booth!), talking to herself. She'd love to share her enthusiasm with you and get you to experience voice acting for yourself.
Watch Jen talk about the workshop here
You don’t need any experience in voice acting/ acting
You don’t need to be a native English speaker
& you don’t need a fancy microphone
Just come and discover this new way to be playful and deliver a message
It’ll be great if you’re in a quiet space with no interruptions.
Ideally, a space where you feel comfortable enough to read a silly script aloud.
This 60min session is packed with interesting stuff and we will start on time.
Please arrive a few minutes early so you don’t miss anything.
You have to sign up here to get a link
RSVPing to the event on Meetup isn't enough to access the workshop (but it will be nice).
If you have any questions, please email students@theatregym.co.uk
You won’t be there on your own!
This event is posted in a few places and announced to Theatre Gym's own community, so even if the event looks empty, please know that more people are always signed up.
Feel free to get in touch if you’re not sure about something :)
students@theatregym.co.uk8 attendees- £20.00
All You Need is a Laugh
Location not specified yetThirty years ago, a medical doctor in India, Dr Madan Kataria, created Laughter Yoga, a process of guided breathing exercises combined with simple, easy movements, to liberate laughter. You don’t need to feel happy to benefit from the release of endorphins that accompany the exercises. The body doesn't know the difference between fake and real laughter. All the benefits are the same. This is laughter not as comedy but as a practice.
Laughter is an essential tool in building confidence, removing cynicism and increasing enthusiasm. Not only that, it is great for your health, increasing oxygen levels, improving circulation, strengthening the immune system, and improving brain activity. It also dramatically reduces stress by naturally releasing endorphins.
'All You Need Is Laugh’ is a gentle, easy workshop suitable for everyone. You don’t have to feel jolly to do it – the exercises release endorphins anyway and give an immediate lift to the spirits.
de Castro trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader with Dr Kataria in India in 2008 and leads Laughter Yoga sessions in the UK.
The only yoga required is breathing!
The exact location will only be given after booking
Full course details at www.thewhynotinstitute.com
For an application form: whynotinstitute@aol.com6 attendees - £40.00
The Pleasure of Playing
Location not specified yetFor performers, actors, clowns, and all creative minds,
It is important to keep the state of playfulness fresh and alive, to feed the soul and keep it light,exercising mind, body and spirit.
We often focus on technique, but what is that without connection with our inner spirit and creative self? 'The Pleasure of Playing' uses simple exercises to liberate the imagination and release a new burst of energy, focus and awareness. Based on collective non-competitive games, this structured workshop has become a must for clowns, artists and creative minds of all disciplines.
The exact location will only be given after booking
Full course details at www.thewhynotinstitute.com
For an application form: whynotinstitute@aol.com6 attendees
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