Week 1 – The Great Egg-scape

Tuesday, March 31st 20026

Primary Age – Y1 to Y6 – 10:00am to 1:00pm

Create explorations

Secondary Age – Y7+ – 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Teen Performance Workshops

Week 2 – Springtime Spectacular

Tuesday, April 7th 20026

Primary Age – Y1 to Y6 – 10:00am to 1:00pm

Puppetry and Storytelling

Secondary Age – Y7+ – 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Advanced Drama Challenges

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ACTING (SOLO) On successful completion of this exam, the candidate will be able to:

Initial

• Perform a monologue with some characterisation
• Perform a mime using physical skills appropriate to the story
• Reflect at a basic level on performance material

Grade 1

• Perform a monologue using vocal and physical skills and the performance space appropriate to the material
• Perform a mime using physical skills and the performance space appropriate to the story
• Reflect at a basic level on performance material

Grades 2–3

• Perform a monologue using vocal and physical skills and the performance space appropriate to the material
• Perform a mime or speech/scene using vocal and physical skills and the performance space appropriate to the material
• Create and perform an original scene that demonstrates a further exploration of character
• Reflect on performance material

Grades 4–5

• Perform play extracts using vocal and physical skills and the performance space appropriate to the material.
•  Create and perform an original scene that demonstrates a further exploration of character.
• Reflect on the material and skills used in the performances.

Activities

• We will warm up and get to know each other
• Work on voice variation, delivery of the monologue, diction, projection, accent where appropriate.
• We will cover use of space, facial expression, physical theatre/mime.
• Rehearse pieces in pairs with group feedback.
• Grade 2 students will respond to the stimulus provided to create a piece.
• Film the pieces to be sent digitally to the examiner.

Suitable pieces can be found on this website – https://www.trinitycollege.com/gallery/anthologyonline

Attainment Bands

The exams are marked out of 100. Candidates’ results correspond to different attainment levels as follows:

• Marks received Attainment level 85 or more: Distinction
• 75–84: Merit
• 65–74: Pass
• 64 and below: Below Pass

Places are limited, as this will require more in depth work with a drama teacher. Suitable for 5 – 18 year olds.

More information on Trinity College’s Drama Diplomas is available here – https://www.trinitycollege.com/qualifications/digital/digital-grades-diplomas/drama-grades-and-certificates

Initial (age recommendation 5 and up) Price: £105

Grade 1 (age recommendation 7 and up) Price: £108

Grade 2 (age recommendation 8 and up) Price: £130

Grade 3 (age recommendation 8 and up) Price: £136

Grade 4 (age recommendation 12 and up) Price: £164

Grade 5 (age recommendation 12 and up) Price: £174

The price includes tuition, exam fees and digital certificates

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We are offering an introductory course to acting for camera.

To act for TV requires a new kind of skill set, so whether you see yourself on the silver screen in the future or are just interested in seeing how it all comes together, this course has a lot to offer.

Itinerary:

Warm ups and improvisation

Building skills for camera acting

Working on popular BBC or ITV scripts and bringing those to life

The course will be run by Billy Power and Jayne Skudder.

Billy Power has been with Manchester Theatre Academy for many years, initially as a student and now as a drama tutor. He has trained with a production company both filming and editing. He is keen to share his skills and inspire young people.

Jayne Skudder is a director and tutor at Manchester Theatre Academy and has been acting, teaching, writing and directing for many years, after graduating with a BA honours in Drama and English.

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Students enjoy workshops based on improvisation, devising, script work and physical theatre. We aim to celebrate unique talents and build on those.

We usually take part in one act play festivals and do two shows a season. We have also taken on board other projects, like putting on entertainment for Droylsden Little Theatre social nights. The group recently enjoyed doing a murder mystery evening, which was well received and a great experience for the students.

We offer a free taster session so you can come along and give it a try – get in touch to arrange a taster session.

Interested?

Why not come along and see what it’s all about.

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We will always discuss our students’ needs in order to build on existing skills. However, some of our projects may include…

Audition skills for plays and musicals, drama schools. We will work on monologue choices, voice work, characterisation, line delivery, use of space, self taping. There will also be showcase opportunities.

There will be an option to take a Trinity exam, as an add on, a recognised, qualification that carries UCAS points at the higher levels, so we work closely with this syllabus.

Acting for camera– working towards an on screen project and making a show reel. Again there will be an optional add on of a Trinity exam in this.

Exploring scripts– with a chance to perform

Devising projects– with a chance to perform

Physical theatre projects

One Act Play Festivals

We are hoping to invite some guest tutors in from time to time to cover accents, stage combat and more.

We offer a free taster session so you can come along and give it a try – get in touch to arrange a taster session.

Interested?

Why not come along and see what it’s all about.

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We work on all aspects of drama from voice work to mime to physical theatre and if someone enjoys singing, we bring this into our shows, to make the most of each and every talent.

Our students will have the opportunity to work towards Arts Award which is a recognised qualification, accredited by Trinity College in London.

We offer a free taster session so you can come along and give it a try – get in touch to arrange a taster session.

Interested?

Why not come along and see what it’s all about.

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