Pirates

Our most popular workshop is an educational programme run by A.M.A. Theatre Co. and is designed for students to study the history of pirates of 18th century. The workshop looks at why some people became pirates and what their life was really like. The workshop enable students to understand the truth about piracy rather than the romantic versions often presented in films and books. The workshop encourages students to ask questions and discuss the topics covered.

The students also get involved by acting in short scenes led by the actors. They are encouraged to imagine themselves in the situations that pirates lived through; and how they might react to the similar situations themselves.

Democracy

The setting for this educational programme workshop is representative of the “House of Commons,” in a fun and educational environment; where the children are divided into two groups with each group sitting facing each other. The actors play the leaders who direct and coordinate everything within the educational programme, with a comical type speaker dressed like a judge.

We introduce a simple topic such as “Should riding your bike on the pavement be banned?” The programme leader and speaker, will then help examine the pros and cons of the subject. This particular educational programme has been tremmendously popular in as much as rather than schools organising a trip to the House of Commons, we have brought the experience right to their doorstep..

Kings & Queens

The setting for this educational programme workshop is representative of the “House of Commons,” in a fun and educational environment; where the children are divided into two groups with each group sitting facing each other. The actors play the leaders who direct and coordinate everything within the educational programme, with a comical type speaker dressed like a judge.

We introduce a simple topic such as “Should riding your bike on the pavement be banned?” The programme leader and speaker, will then help examine the pros and cons of the subject. This particular educational programme has been tremmendously popular in as much as rather than schools organising a trip to the House of Commons, we have brought the experience right to their doorstep..

Film Making

Our film making course runs over 5 x 2 hour sessions and culminates in making a short 5 minute film for which everyone keeps a copy.

This session helps participants to work as a team and encourages contributions from everyone. This helps motivate self-expression and a sense of wellbeing by feeling important in the process. The workshop stimulates imagination and creativity. It creates a sense of responsibility in the individual which in turn helps with self-esteem and expression in everyday life.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Helping students to understand and to introduce them to our greatest playwright, William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The students examine the twisting plot line from Theseus and Hippolyta through to the lovers, the fairies and rude mechanicals.

The students find out about the characters and enact short improvise scenes. Finally, everyone tells the story, led by Mr William Shakespeare himself.

Sword-Fighting

Single Session

Working in a team and understanding the motivation, is one of the keys to success in getting on in life. In our fun sword fighting workshop, you will learn the basics of fencing but as you face your opponent, you have to anticipate their next move and make lightning fast decisions because your life depends on it!

Costume Design

Costume designers, design and make the costumes for a stage production and in this session, our costume designer will work with you to make simple fashionable items. This may be anything from a simple handbag or purse to a stylish top! This workshop encourages you to create from your own imagination by choosing from a variety of fabrics and coming up with the idea of the design for your product. The costume designer will guide you through step by step from marking the pieces, to cutting and how to sew everything together with the sewing machine. Every participant gets to keep the finished item.

The Victorians

Travel back in time to the mid 1800’s and discover what life in England was like all those years ago. You will find out how hard life was for many people, especially children who had to go out to work! The work the children did was often very tiring and dangerous. They had to climb up inside chimneys to clean them, or they had to crawl along dark, dirty and dangerous underground tunnels collecting coal.

Looking at true life accounts from letters and role-playing exercises, students will discover what life was really like for the Victorians.