Thursday 7 August   10.30am to 3pm

Create your own Cartoon

for 5-7 year olds

with Lucy Jackson

Work together to invent an extraordinary alternative world, make fantastic characters from plasticine, card, wire and found objects and then use laptops and cameras to animate them. Lucy Jackson is a Visual Artist who really loves experimenting with materials. Her work includes collage, paintings, sculptures and short animated films. She really enjoys introducing people to the thrill of stopmotion animation a process which is endlessly fascinating. The animation will be put on a DVD which you will receive after the workshop.

Parents free

Concession £12.50    Supporter £10.00   

Course fee includes a free DVD of your work posted to you. 12 places available (Children will need to be accompanied by an adult)

Friday 8 August   10am-4pm

Animated Worlds

for 8-12 year olds

with Lucy Jackson

Make a magical movie in a day! If you could rule the world for a day what would you change? Would you turn the grass blue or make sweets grow on trees? Create amazing artwork and characters using loads of exciting materials and make them come alive on screen using stopmotion animation. Lucy Jackson is a Visual Artist who really loves experimenting with materials. Her work includes collage, paintings, sculptures and short animated films. She really enjoys introducing people to the thrill of stopmotion animation a process which is endlessly fascinating. You will be sent a DVD of the film created after the workshop.

Concession £15.00    Supporter £12.00   

Course fee includes a free DVD of your work posted to you. 15 places available

Wednesday 13 August   10am-4pm

The Kiss That Missed

A Play-in-a-Day for 5-7 year olds

with Rob Pudner and Sarah Pester

Based on the story by David Melling. The king was in a hurry and blew his son a bedtime kiss?but it missed. The kiss flies out of the window, the prince is distraught and the hapless knight is sent into the deep dark forest to fetch the kiss back. What will he encounter there? Find out as you bring this enchanting story to life using physical theatre and expressive movement under the expert guidance of experienced drama practitioner and Youth Theatre Director Rob Pudner and Sarah Pester. 20 places are available for this fun filled, action packed day. Bring bags of energy and a packed lunch (with plenty of drink)

Concession £10.00    Supporter £8.00   

Performance at 3.30pm

Thursday 14 August   10am-4pm

The Saddest King

A Play-in-a-Day for 8-12 year olds based on the story by Chris Wormell.

with Rob Pudner and Sarah Pester

Once there was a country where happiness was compulsory. One day a small boy breaks the law-he cries! He is taken straight to the king who, it is said, is the happiest person in the land. Can the boy convince the king that it's all right to be sad sometimes? All will be revealed as you explore this touching and uplifting story using a variety of dramatic techniques. Work with Youth Theatre Director Rob Pudner and Sarah Pester to create an original piece of theatre whilst having lots of fun and developing your skills. Bring plenty of enthusiasm, imagination and a packed lunch (with plenty of drink) 30 places available.

Concession £10.00    Supporter £8.00   

Performance at 3.30pm

Friday 15 august   10am-4pm

X Marks The Spot

with Rob Pudner

Are you aged between 12 and 18 years old? Do you like drama and performing? Do you enjoy improvising? Do you fancy playing the part of a swashbuckling pirate as part of a very special character treasure hunt? If your answer to these questions is yes then hoist the mainsail and head to The Plough Arts Centre where under the guidance of Rob Pudner you will learn to develop a character, improve your improvisational skills and as a team, devise a salty story of buccaneers and adventures on the high seas. You will need to be available for both days and be prepared to sork hard and have lots of fun as you prepare to perform a play in a most unusual way that for the audience is all part of a game! Dust of your eye patch and bandana and start practicing your best pirate voice!

12 years plus. Free Workshop 20 places available At The Plough on the 15th and The Plough and Torrington Rugby Club on the 16th

Saturday 16 August   11am-6pm

X Marks The Spot

with Rob Pudner

Are you aged between 12 and 18 years old? Do you like drama and performing? Do you enjoy improvising? Do you fancy playing the part of a swashbuckling pirate as part of a very special character treasure hunt? If your answer to these questions is yes then hoist the mainsail and head to The Plough Arts Centre where under the guidance of Rob Pudner you will learn to develop a character, improve your improvisational skills and as a team, devise a salty story of buccaneers and adventures on the high seas. You will need to be available for both days and be prepared to sork hard and have lots of fun as you prepare to perform a play in a most unusual way that for the audience is all part of a game! Dust of your eye patch and bandana and start practicing your best pirate voice!

12 years plus. Free Workshop 20 places available At The Plough on the 15th and The Plough and Torrington Rugby Club on the 16th

Wednesday 20 August   10am-4pm

Wild Place' Dance-In-A-Day

with Cathy Richards

Discover and explore your 'wild place' through exciting dance movement. Fun creative dance workshop with Cathy Richards from Dance-In-Devon. Share the 'Wild Place' we've created in a performance for family and friends at the end of the day.

8-12yrs. Free workshop. 16 places available. Sharing at 3.30pm

Friday 22 August   10am-4pm

Comedy Starters

with Suman Mathur

Are you the class clown? Ever wanted to make people laugh? Join other young have-a-go comedians in a fun supportive comedy workshop designed to bring out your comic talents through drama and improvisation, character comedy and stand-up. There will be a chance to share your talents at the end of the day.

8-12yrs. Free workshop. 20 places available. Performance at 3.30pm

Saturday 23 August   10am-4pm

Laugh It Off Comedy Workshop

with Suman Mathur

So you think you're funny? Or not. Want to learn how? Join other would-be comedians in a fun supportive comedy workshop designed to bring out your comic talents through drama and improvisation, character comedy and stand-up. There will be a chance to share your talents at the end of the day, and if you want more comedy ask about the weekly Plough Comedy Club for teenagers which restarts in September.

13-19 years. Free Workshop 20 places available. Performance at 3.30pm.

Tuesday 26 August   10am-4.30pm

That's Entertainment

A spectacular 3 day Musical Theatre Course for 13-18 year olds.

with Helen Venn, Rob Pudner and Alan Boxer

From the creative team that brought you "...and All That Jazz!", comes another opportunity to get your groove on, be a drama queen (or king!) and sing your hearts out! Yes, Helen Venn (Choreographer), Rob Pudner (Drama Practitioner) and Alan Boxer (Musical Director) are joining forces once again to offer 13-18 year olds an insight into the world of musical theatre looking at excerpts from popular musicals including Grease, CATS and Les Miserables. Working with Helen, participants will be tightly choreographed into audience pleasing dance numbers whilst Alan finely tunes those vocal chords to get the best from your voices. Rob will focus on various script selections directing you to release your dramatic potential. All the hard work will culminate in a sharing performance to family and friends on the third day. Wear clothing suitable for dancing in and bring plenty of food and drink. 30 places available Performance for friends and family on Thursday 28th August at 6.00pm

Concession £75.00    Supporter £65.00   

30 places available.

Wednesday 27 August   10am-4.30pm

That's Entertainment

A spectacular 3 day Musical Theatre Course for 13-18 year olds.

with Helen Venn, Rob Pudner and Alan Boxer

From the creative team that brought you "...and All That Jazz!", comes another opportunity to get your groove on, be a drama queen (or king!) and sing your hearts out! Yes, Helen Venn (Choreographer), Rob Pudner (Drama Practitioner) and Alan Boxer (Musical Director) are joining forces once again to offer 13-18 year olds an insight into the world of musical theatre looking at excerpts from popular musicals including Grease, CATS and Les Miserables. Working with Helen, participants will be tightly choreographed into audience pleasing dance numbers whilst Alan finely tunes those vocal chords to get the best from your voices. Rob will focus on various script selections directing you to release your dramatic potential. All the hard work will culminate in a sharing performance to family and friends on the third day. Wear clothing suitable for dancing in and bring plenty of food and drink. 30 places available Performance for friends and family on Thursday 28th August at 6.00pm

Concession £75.00    Supporter £65.00   

30 places available.

Thursday 28 August   10am-7pm

That's Entertainment

A spectacular 3 day Musical Theatre Course for 13-18 year olds.

with Helen Venn, Rob Pudner and Alan Boxer

From the creative team that brought you "...and All That Jazz!", comes another opportunity to get your groove on, be a drama queen (or king!) and sing your hearts out! Yes, Helen Venn (Choreographer), Rob Pudner (Drama Practitioner) and Alan Boxer (Musical Director) are joining forces once again to offer 13-18 year olds an insight into the world of musical theatre looking at excerpts from popular musicals including Grease, CATS and Les Miserables. Working with Helen, participants will be tightly choreographed into audience pleasing dance numbers whilst Alan finely tunes those vocal chords to get the best from your voices. Rob will focus on various script selections directing you to release your dramatic potential. All the hard work will culminate in a sharing performance to family and friends on the third day. Wear clothing suitable for dancing in and bring plenty of food and drink. 30 places available Performance for friends and family on Thursday 28th August at 6.00pm

Concession £75.00    Supporter £65.00   

30 places available.

Friday 29 August   10am-4pm

Play It!

with Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll

Bring along any acoustic instrument ( brass, percussion, strings, woodwind, squeezeboxes etc.) and create an acoustic band in just one day. All abilities welcome and you don't need to read music. Meet other young musicians, get creative and join the band! Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll are experienced workshop leaders and professional musicians who perform regularly across the UK. For more info about Nick and Becki, please visit www.englishfiddle.com.

9-14 years. Free Workshop. 35 places available

Saturday 30th August   2.00pm - 4.00pm

Stage Fighting Workshop

with Third Estate Theatre Co

Work with professional actors from Third Estate prior to their open air performance tonight at Torrington 1646. Workshop participants have a chance to be in the evening performance.

Meet at The Plough

Full £3.00   

8yrs+. Families welcome.

Saturday 20 Sept   5pm - 6.30pm

Making It Up

with Marcos Vergette + his band

A chance to learn music improvisation. Members of the band will talk about their technical and imaginative approaches to improvisation, then the group will be led through a series of  improvisations using some of Marcus Vergette's video scores as inspiration. Open to all ages, all abilities, just bring something to play.

Full £10.00    Concession £8.00    Supporter £7.00   

Sunday 19 October   5.45pm - 6.30pm

Guitar Workshop

with John Etheridge and Kit Holmes

Gain some expert tips and advice about all aspects of guitar playing! All abilities welcome from age 10 years upwards. Try out some warm-up exercises; explore tab and music; develop your technique, musicianship and performance skills. Bring an acoustic guitar to take part or simply listen and learn!

Thursday 30 October   3pm - 5pm

Physical Theatre and Contemporary Circus Workshop

with Green Eyed Zero

Together with performers from this cutting edge Bristol based company you will explore physical movement and dialogue with the addition of objects to manipulate and throw/catch and simple acrobalance. For a 5 min sample visit:http://www.greeneyedzero.com/cube.html

Full £7.00    Concession £6.00    Supporter £5.00   

Saturday 22 November   10.30am - 4.30pm

Harmonic Temple singing workshop

with Nickomo and Rasullah Clarke

Nickomo is a composer, arranger, and leader of community choirs and voice groups. Rasullah also leads a choir and singing groups. You will be singing mostly four-part harmony chants using texts taken from mantras and sayings from different world religions, or universal affirmations of wholeness. When singing these chants in a group the feeling is both uplifting and inspiring as if one is participating in a living temple of sound. This is 'The Harmonic Temple'. No experience is necessary, the parts are all taught orally and individuals support each other with holding the harmonies.

Full £25.00    Supporter £20.00