Guildhall School of Music & Drama | Performing Shakespeare

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Minimum age: 18

This new evening course will give participants the opportunity to learn how to perform and approach Shakespearean texts. The course examines one Shakespearean play in-depth, whilst also exploring many of the common themes and devices that span his work. This course is ideal for anyone from passionate theatregoers who may wish to increase their experience of acting, or amateurs who want to take their skills to the next level, to those who may be considering pursuing further study in acting.

The course requires full attendance. Preparation work prior to the course and some homework between the sessions will be expected.

Course Information

Dates: Wednesday evenings on 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29 May, 05 June 2019

Times: 6.45pm-8.45pm

Course fee: £250

Eligibility

Ages 18+

About the course tutors

The course has been developed by Guildhall acting alumni Olivia Ross and Susannah Fielding.

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Contact us at shortcourses@gsmd.ac.uk for any further queries or call 0207 382 2310.