Cabaret, Confidence and Communication

Cabaret, Confidence and Communication

Thursday 24th May 2012

This two hour session led by Maria Hackemann provides participants with a practical exploration into the world of cabaret and the work of German playwright Bertolt Brecht and offers a chance to devise some striking performance pieces.

The workshop is a good opportunity for people to develop their creativity, confidence and communication skills for performance without the pressure of the production process. Whether you are involved in a current WTW production or not it is well worth coming along. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and shoes to this workshop as the session will include some physical movement.

Maria Hackemann is a creative producer, performer and trainer. She is a trained actress and since 2006 has concentrated on her own creative work particularly developing from a musical double act to her one-woman Berlin-style cabaret show. Her most challenging role recently has been becoming a new mum. Since her move to Wargrave from London in late 2011, she is beginning to develop both her training and cabaret performance work in the home counties.

This Workshop is being run at a special price of £5.00 p.p. To register for this exciting workshop, please call Maria on 07814 304443.

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Theatre Workshop Needs You

We are always looking for new members, especially from within the Wargrave area, so if you have always wanted to tread the boards please talk to one of our members or drop us an email on wargrave.theatre@gmail.com and get involved.

As well as people who want to perform we always need backstage crew, painters, set builders, make-up,  wardrobe, costume makers, bar people and front of house. WTW needs you!

News

Jack the Ripper

10th to 13th October 2012

There has been plenty of interest in our first foray into a musical for many years. Over 30 people attended readings of the script and even more came to the two casting sessions where everyone was asked to sing, dance and act.

It was great to see some new people joining us alongside some well-known faces that have not been involved for some time, together with our regular strong supporters.

Tickets for Jack the Ripper will go on sale in September.

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The King’s Men

New dates: 21st & 22nd June 2012

Wedge members have been brushing up their Shakespeare by reading excerpts from numerous Shakespeare plays with a view to presenting a production of The King’s Men.

It will be performed to members, parents and friends on 21st & 22nd June in the Green Room.   Please come along, have a glass of wine, and see how many plays you can identify.  For further information or tickets, contact Ann Roberts on 9402656 or e-mail wargrave.theatre@gmail.com.

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Two Cheeky Chekhovs

10th to 12th May 2012

The Bear & The Proposal by Anton Chekhov

The Bear is one of Chekhov’s very short plays, an unquestionable comedy, and condenses so much of human nature into this short, comical, bizarre, and ultimately triumphant act.  How close is the relationship between anger and passion, and how strange and wonderful is the human condition!

The Proposal is set in the country house of wealthy landowner Stepan Stepanovitch Chubukov who receives a visit from his neighbor.  After some polite introductions and conversation, it transpires that he has come to make a marriage proposal to Chubukov’s daughter Natalia but makes the mistake of mentioning a piece of land at the border between the two neighbors’ properties.

These two one-act plays are extremely funny and we know that you will have a wonderful evening’s entertainment.  Tickets are available from The Old Post Office Coffee Shop, High Street, Wargrave. Tel 0118 940 4800 or 07786 425479.

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