A practical look at all the important and often overlooked basics, including:
Verse and prose – decoding the language
Understanding and playing the situation
Useful tips on how to approach text (basic rhetorical figures)
Being understood easily by an audience, and feeling engaged with the character and dialogue is fundamental to a great experience with Shakespeare’s verse or prose, whether you’re experienced or it’s your first time.
The Actors’ Workshop Bristol has built a unique reputation for teaching and performing Shakespeare – it lies at the very heart of our work. All students receive extensive training in classical verse.
This event is part of the community programme running alongside Insane Root’s production of Henry V at Temple Church, running 19 June – 2 August.
This event is brought to the Temple Church by Insane Root Theatre CIO and is supported with funding by The Nisbet Trust.