Theatre Drop In

Looking for a space to play, create, move and explore? This weekly drop-in is for people who want a light-touch way to keep practising theatre and movement without needing to commit to a full programme. Each week will be facilitated to help you explore a different topic, to spark ideas for work you might want to take away and develop further. Each session is stand-alone, so you can come to as many or as few sessions as you can and still get something from it.

Here are some examples of the topics we cover in each session:

• Ensemble work
• Improvisation
• Comedy
• Scriptwriting
• Solo performance
• Physical Theatre
• Acting technique
• Collaborative Practice
• Devising
• Curating a scratch night (informal sharing of creative work)

What do I get by taking part?

• A guided creative outlet once a week
• Meet other theatremakers and performers
• Learn from expert facilitators in a supportive, non-judgemental space
• Take away potential new ideas or inspiration for new work

Who is teaching the project?

Phao May is a Movement Director, Director, Choreographer and Facilitator, working across stage and screen in London. She attained a foundation in Acting from RADA in 2014, and later an MA in Movement Directing and Teaching from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2022. She has collaborated with Soho Theatre, The Bush, and National Youth Theatre and created work for Edinburgh Fringe and The Vaults. Her creative work spans plays, devised work, commercials, music videos and live comedy, working with trained actors and musicians, community groups and comedians.

Isaac Jordan is a theatre director, writer and facilitator, his work focuses on the intersection of community heritage, theatre and storytelling: exploring ways to celebrate and strengthen everyday communities. As well as work with the Roundhouse he has collaborated with organisations including the Natural History Museum, SPID Theatre, the Pink Singers, UCL, Half Moon Theatre and Richmond Theatre.

We will also have guest tutors for some sessions who will bring their expertise in areas such as script writing, comedy etc

Do I need any particular skills or experience to take part?

You don’t need any specific skills but this will be most relevant to people who have done at least a bit of theatre or dance before. Open to all levels – we welcome back people who have attended previous terms.

How to enrol

This is a drop in session, just show up at Roundhouse Studios and pay £2 on arrival. It’s first come first serve with limited spaces so we ask that you arrive by 6:30pm at the latest to sign in. Latecomers will be admitted only if there is space.

I’M NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD TO TAKE PART…

If you need help to pay for things like project fees, transport or childcare, we can help. Find out how you can get support. If you are using a bursary to pay for the project, please ensure you arrange this with the Advice Base with plenty of time before the start of the project.

I HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS. WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

We are committed to supporting D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse young people, those with medical conditions, access requirements or any lived experience that may require adaptation, support or sensitivity. If there is anything you would like to let us (our youth workers, tutors or staff) know that will support your enjoyment and access, you can do so by emailing us at advicebase@roundhouse.org.uk, and we will contact you to discuss further how to best support your engagement.