Happy Tuesday Facebook! You might be currently in the thrall of the much dreaded post-bank holiday blues but do we have the perfect solution for you: the second of our linked workshops!

This week its the turn of the mustachio twirling villains! Antagonists: how do we make the compelling, fleshed out characters? How do we add nuance to a performance of their role? How can they be used to elevate the journey of the hero to the climax of their character arc? All of these questions and more will be answered tonight in CBS Synge Street School at 7 PM!

If you’re new then of course your first workshop is free free free!

Hey hey hey, it’s workshop announcement time!

This week we are very excited to introduce the first in a two-part series of workshops taking place over the first two weeks of the month! We will be looking at the conflicting ideas of protagonists and antagonists. First off its the good-two-shoes heroes!

From exploring the concept of what makes a protagonist so essential to the story, we will be examining their role in the narrative of a piece, constructing their story arcs and how to create an interesting lead man or woman. We will then delve deep into more complex ideas such as dual protagonists, heal turns and separating the protagonist and main character into different parts.

So please come on down this Tuesday night, and your first workshop is free as always!

Doors 6:45 | Workshop 7 pm | Synge Street CBS

We may have only one workshop left for the month but its certainly a doozey! Fresh of the heels of Gorgeous Theatre’s Alex And, Mr. Noel Cahill himself will be delivering a workshop on the ins and outs of putting a piece of theatre on stage.

This workshop will take a broad look at the mammoth task of putting on a piece of theatre. Where to start, how to approach and how to learn from your mistakes. No facette of theatre production will be left out in this whirlwind workshop. By the end of the two hours, everyone will have produced a small piece of theatre and have the process and a knowledge of the skills required to put on a tight piece of theatre.

Hey hey hey!
Its Sunday which means were only two days away from a new workshop!

This weeks workshop will be run by No Drama stalwart John Fox and will be focused on using your imagination. We will be looking at how it can be tapped into to help with building improvised scenarios, setting scenes and creating characters.
It is a very important tool for every artist to have and to keep it sharpened, this is not one to miss!

Hey you, hope you had a fantabulous Easter!

First of all, we like to take the opportunity to congratulate Neil +1 & Bill and Bob on their amazing display of improvised theatre in Smock Alley last Thursday and thank you for giving them such a great audience. A great night was had by all.

Now, Tuesday is around the corner, and that means we have another workshop in store for you! Tomorrow we’ll leave you under the guidance of Chairman; Johnny Shortall. Who will guide us through a much-requested topic: working with scripts and translating them to stage.

By using short scenes, you’ll be learning a variety of different techniques to get the most out of the material given. From learning lines to working together on stage. This will be an ideal workshop for newer members or those of you looking to stage a piece in the upcoming shindig!

We look forward to seeing you there. And remember, if this is your first workshop, it’s on us!

Doors 6:45 | Workshop 7 pm sharp | Synge Street CBS.

Happy Theatre Day one and all! Unfortunately we have some sad news, as Neill Curran’s has had to postpone his workshop tonight. He promises to be ready for our spectacular improv show on Thursday however so please make sure to snap up a ticket while there still available!

Tickets.

Do not despair though! Our lovely Head of Education Renée van de Schoor has agreed to step into the breach. Renée will be showing you several ways of creating, researching and developing your character. We will research, physicality, background and inspiration material.

We hope to see you there!

And for our new No Drama friends, your first workshop is on us so get down here!

Doors: 6:45 Workshop 7:00 Synge Street CBS