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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•OnlinePlaying with voice acting scripts - Free workshop (online)
OnlineYou need to sign up here to get the Zoom link.
RSVPing on Meetup isn’t enough (though it’s appreciated!).In this fast-paced 60-minute voice acting taster, we’ll work through three short voice acting scripts - read them, get feedback, and read again.
You’ll try a few different genres, pick up some simple techniques, and have fun :)Perfect for complete beginners.
No experience, fancy mic, or native English needed - just a quiet space where you can read out loud and play.You’ll discover:
- How to sound natural when reading from a script
- Easy ways to make your delivery more engaging
- How your voice responds to prompts and direction
There’ll also be time for Q&A at the end.
The session is led by Zach Cantrell, an experienced voice actor who’s worked across genres in the US and internationally.
He’ll introduce you to the industry and help you find new ways to use your voice.
🎥 Watch Zach talk about the workshop here.This class is a taster for Theatre Gym’s Voice Acting Foundation Course.
We start on time, so please arrive a few minutes early.
If you have questions, email students@theatregym.co.ukYou won’t be there on your own!
This event is shared across several groups, so there are always more people attending than it shows on the list.15 attendees- £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.com
6 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.com
6 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.com
6 attendees
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