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Introduction to Directing: First Steps
This two-day course will introduce you to the role of a director. Through practical exercises and discussions, you will understand the collaborative role and process that is required of this exciting role.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Easter Course: Sat 12 – Sun 13 April 2025/ Summer Course: Sat 19 – Sun 20 July 2025
- Course times:
- 10am–5pm
- Age:
- 16–18
- Art form:
- Drama
- Fees:
- £275
- Deadline:
- Easter Course: 5pm, Monday 31 March 2025/ Summer Course: 5pm, Monday 30 June 2025 or when the courses reach full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools (ages 18+) | Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Easter Courses | Summer Schools (July–August) | Weekend Courses
Course info
Book Now for Easter Course
Book Now for Summer Course
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025 (Easter)/ Monday 30 June 2025 (Summer) or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note that accommodation in Sundial Court isn't available
- Read our terms and conditions
Ages 16–18
Course Dates & Times
Easter Course
Saturday 12 – Sunday 13 April 2025
10am–4pm
Summer Course:
Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 July 2025
10am–4pm
About Introduction to Directing: First Steps
This new two-day course will introduce you to the role of a director. Through practical exercises and discussions, you will work with a professional director, an actor and a designer to understand the collaborative role and process that is required of this exciting role.
Who is the course for?
Anyone aged 16 to 18 interested in learning more about directing theatre.
What can I expect?
The course is practical and there will be discussions and Q&As.
You can expect to learn about:
- The responsibilities and possibilities of a director’s role
- Finding your creative voice as a director
- How to bring a scene to life in collaboration with actors and a creative team
Course Fee
£275
Book Now for Easter Course
Book Now for Summer Course
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025 (Easter)/ Monday 30 June 2025 (Summer) or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note that accommodation in Sundial Court isn't available
- Read our terms and conditions
Eligibility
- For everyone aged 16–18
- No prior experience required
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
About the Course Tutor
The course is taught by Lucinda Dawkins.
Lucie is co-Lead of SCRUM Theatre, and an associate with Cheek by Jowl. She hosts the theatre podcast ‘Not True, But Useful’. She trained as a director at the Yale School of Drama, where she was the Cullman Scholar in Directing. Lucie has worked with Guildhall School of Music & Drama as a tutor on several short courses. She is passionate about giving young people their first taste of a career within theatre and the many different job roles on offer.