New Vic Education invite young people into a world of imagination and possibility this spring and summer as their popular holiday projects aimed at primary and secondary school aged children return.
Springing into action, New Vic Education will deliver an exciting skills-based workshop An Introduction To Stage Combat (unarmed) on Monday 30 March. Aimed at children aged between 10 to 15, this physical movement masterclass, led by experienced Fight Director Charlotte Price who starred as Milady in the New Vic’s production of The Three Musketeers, allows participants the chance to learn safe, theatrical fight techniques, build confidence and bring action scenes to life.
Filled with games, crafts and drama activities, Spring into the Hundred Acre Wood is aimed at children aged between 5 to 9 and takes place at the theatre on Tuesday 7 April to Wednesday 8 April. A two-day workshop exploring the classic children’s story, Winnie the Pooh!, participants are invited to venture into the world of the Hundred Acre Wood to celebrate 100 years of the beloved bear and his friends.
The annually popular ‘Play In A Week’ returns with Partners in Criminal Investigation from Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July aimed at children aged between 10 to 15. A hand-crafted play written by New Vic Youth Theatre Director and Education Practitioner Amy Fletcher, Partners in Criminal Investigation takes participants on a fascinating crime-solving journey where friendships are discovered alongside clues! During the weeklong project, the group will learn about the world of the play, read-through the script, be cast in the short play and rehearse with fellow cast members before performing to their family and friends on Friday 31 July.
Playful workshop Incredible Investigators aimed at younger children aged between 5 to 9 takes place on Tuesday 6 August to Wednesday 7 August. A two-day workshop taking young people on a mysterious adventure where they become detectives and work together through games, drama and crafts to solve mysteries, this holiday project is perfect for curious creative minds!
Amy Fletcher, New Vic Youth Theatre Director and Education Practitioner said: “We are really excited to offer lots of holiday projects this year. We are celebrating the 100 years of Winnie The Pooh in Easter with storytelling, drama and crafts with 5 – 9s! For 10 – 15s we have a very exciting Stage Combat Masterclass too which is a great chance to understand what stage combat is and learn new skills. For Summer we have our annual play in a week and this year we are celebrating both Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with our mystery tale of two detectives trying to solve the same crime. Following this project, we invite 5 – 9s to enjoy a mystery filled two-day project. We can’t wait to welcome you to the theatre!”
For more information and to book a place, call the New Vic Box Office on 01782 717962 or visit newvictheatre.org.uk.