Looking for something creative this summer?
Platform Theatre Arts presents four fun and inspiring summer theatre workshops for ages 13–19. Explore comedy improvisation, acting, playwriting and scene development with experienced theatre-makers and industry professionals.
Place: Kings Road URC, Westcliff
Time: 10am–3pm
Date: Tuesdays in August
4 August | Comedy Improvisation
Think fast, get silly and unleash your imagination in this high-energy improvisation workshop with The Laughter Academy!
11 August | Play!
Rediscover the joy of performing through theatre games, acting exercises and creative play.
18 August | Playwriting
Turn ideas into scripts in this inspiring playwriting workshop with playwright; Kate Austen.
25 August | Scene it
Bring scenes to life with Platform’s directors in this practical performance workshop.
Book your FREE places now – limited spaces available!
Made possible thanks to the generous support of the Community Investment Board.
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