Youth
groups looking forward to Talking Heads workshop
Talking Heads
Durham Gala
Tuesday 6th
to Saturday 10th March 2018
Budding
actors and playwrights will be hoping to take inspiration from the work of one
of the country’s greatest writers when they visit Gala Theatre next week for
the opening of its latest production.
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| The cast of Talking Heads |
Teenagers from The Youth Hub at Dawdon Community
Centre will join young people from Tow Law Youth Club to watch Talking Heads,
an Alan Bennett play being produced by Gala following its critically acclaimed
production of Educating Rita last year.
After watching the show, the groups will take
part in workshops introducing them to basic acting techniques and exploring the
themes of the monologues.
The session will be led by Shelley O’Brien,
founder of Mad Alice Theatre Company in Consett. She said: “Alan Bennett is one of my
favourite playwrights so I am delighted to be delivering these workshops
focused on this show at Gala. As well as
exploring the themes from the play, they will also be given the opportunity to
devise their own monologues. Drama
workshops are so valuable for young people – they not only give them a greater
understanding of the play but also increase their self-esteem.”
Joanne
Bowen, leader of The Youth Hub, said: “The group are already looking forward to
seeing Talking Heads next week and I know they will get a great deal out of the
professional workshop after the event. Giving
our young people new ways to express themselves is an important part of our
work at the Youth Hub and the chance to create their own monologues will help
build their confidence and communication skills – all of which will benefit
them in the future.”
Jenny
Mountain, leader of the group at Tow Law, said: “One of the main reasons
children say they enjoy coming to the youth club is because they learn new
skills – and these workshops are another great example of this.”
Tickets:
Talking
Heads is at Durham Gala from Tuesday 6th to Saturday 10th
March, with tickets priced at £15 or £12 for matinees.
For
more information or to book visit www.galadurham.co.uk
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