Converge
Theatre and performance courses
Discover the theatre and performance courses we offer.
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All our courses may be subject to change. You will be notified of these changes if necessary.
Actors Bootcamp
Course length: 8 weeks
Learning type: Online through Converge Connected
Actors Bootcamp is an 8 week drama course exploring how we can perform live, in the comfort of our own spaces. Escape from the 'everyday' using drama as the creative outlet and means of expression on this exciting course with one of our Converge Northumbria (Newcastle) tutors.
Over 8 weeks, we'll develop and devise our own performances through acting master classes, script writing, working with text and various other techniques. Born from Zoom to Stage, this course will bring new challenges as we dive deeper into devising and developing our own performance styles, while also exploring theatre practitioners and how we can implement their teaching into our work.
This course is for those who have an interest in theatre and drama. It is ideal as a follow on for students who have previously studied Zoom to Stage in its 6 week form, but equally, no previous experience is necessary.
Improv Comedy
Course length: 8 weeks
Learning type: On campus learning
This is a fun and accessible course if you want to learn the tips and tricks of making things up as you go along!
No experience is necessary for this introduction to Improv Comedy where you don't need to worry about being funny but you can be sure of having plenty of laughs along the way.
Together we will use many different and playful games to release and rediscover creativity and confidence.
Introduction to Physical Theatre
Course length: 6 weeks
Learning type: On campus learning
A supplementary course to Working Towards Performance using the body as the main tool.
Each session we will go through various forms of 'theatre and expression' using movement and sound. Each session will focus on ensemble and devising or working from text, as well as solo or duet work. We will use music, sounds, props and minimal text to underpin our learning. We will learn to create narrative and characters in the moment by playing games, having fun, and exploring the way we move. From there we can then challenge ourselves to move differently.
We are a very relaxed course. Each session we mobilise our body within our limits of that day. We allow ourselves space, freedom and play, and let that be the lead for our exploration.
Introduction to Theatre
Course length: 12 weeks
Learning type: On campus learning
This course introduces the different styles of theatre, staging, character, devising, monologues and script work. The course is practical in nature and is held in a drama space at York St John University. No previous experience of theatre is necessary. This course leads on to the Working Towards Performance course where you can develop your skills and technique.
Playback Theatre
Course length: Monthly sessions
Course location: Online through Converge Connected
On this course you will learn the basics of performing this exciting improvisational theatre form.
Playback theatre brings together theatre-makers, improvisers and storytellers. It focuses on creating a unique experience for performers and an audience by collaborating to tell a shared story.
I would wish to say how amazing the tutors are. How much time they give. How they make everyone welcome. It's a fantastic place full of great people.
— Converge student
