Apply to Attend Free Acting Workshops Devoted to Shakespeare
Thame Players are delighted to announce that they are hosting a set of three free acting workshops, entitled Sharing Shakespeare: Getting a Taste of His Language, at the Players Theatre, Thame, on the evenings of Monday 15th, Monday 22nd, and Monday 29th September.
Bruce Alexander, the eminent Shakespearean actor, will be running the workshops. His first love is Shakespeare, and he has been in over twenty of his plays, many with the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The workshops are open to anyone aged 18 or over, and no previous experience is required, although applicants should be fluent in English. When applying, applicants must say, in a single sentence, what they hope to get out of attending the workshops. They are expected to be popular, so applications should be made sooner not later. Successful applicants will be contacted by the end of July latest to confirm their places.
These workshops have been made possible through a grant from South Oxfordshire District Council’s Performing Arts Grants Scheme, which awards funding to projects that foster a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable performing arts scene in South Oxfordshire: increasing the range of arts opportunities available to local communities; supporting inclusive practice and celebrating diversity; developing local artistic talent; promoting innovation and excellence; and developing new audiences and participants in performing arts initiatives.
Abigail Brown, Arts Development Officer with South Oxfordshire District Council, said,
‘We are thrilled that Thame Players’ application to the Performing Arts Grants Scheme 2024/25 has demonstrated their project’s alignment with community values and priorities and therefore been awarded the requested funding. We wish them every success with these workshops, devoted to the sonnets and plays of our greatest bard. Hosted by Bruce Alexander, a leading Shakespearean actor, we hope they help to develop local artistic talent.’