Workshops & screenings for Performing Arts, Media Studies & English secondary students

 

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Workshops

Led by professional practitioners, these workshops lead students through the devising process, introduce them to the key concepts involved in costume, set and stage make-up design and provide exciting overviews of performances.

'The workshop leader was superb; super-dynamic, knowledgeable and understanding of the needs of our students.'
(Year 11 teacher)

New Session Added

The V&A’s Schools’ Programme joins forces with the professional design team of the Royal Court to offer students brilliant opportunities in set design.

Learn about the steps involved in designing for performance and look at rare set models. Visit the Royal Court theatre, meet and talk to members of the  creative team about their current show and try out ideas for themselves.

Suitable for Key Stage 4 and above

Date:  15 January: 11.00 – 15.00 (Day starts at the V&A then transfers by tube to the Royal Court.)
Cost: £150 per day.
Capacity: Places limited to 25 students per session.
To book call +44 (0) 20 7942 2211 or email bookings.office@vam.ac.uk

Set Design

Be inspired by set models in the V&A theatre and performance collections, and then make your own model in response to a text.
Autumn Term: 27 September,10 October & 14 November
Spring Term: 8 March & 18 April
Summer Term: 1 May  

Costume Design

Find out how theatre costumes are designed and made. Be inspired by original costumes from productions such as The Lion King, then produce your own costume designs.
Autumn Term: 26 September & 24 October
Spring Term: 9 January
Summer Term: 12 & 19 June
Book a special Hollywood Costume design workshop during our autumn exhibition: 25 October 22 November 10 December & 10 January

Stage Make-up

Work with a theatrical make-up artist and learn about the process of designing and applying stage make-up.
Autumn Term: 28 September, 17 October & 21 November
Spring Term: 16 January & 13 February

Devising

Work with members from Complicite, one of the world’s most inspirational theatre companies. View a recording of one of Complicite’s plays then take part in a fast-paced practical devising workshop.
Autumn Term: 3 October & 20 November
Spring Term: 15 January & 27 March

Bookings

Cost: £150
Timing: 10.30–14.30
Capacity: Maximum 30 students per session
To book call +44 (0)20 7942 2211 or email bookings.office@vam.ac.uk

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Would you like to work with a costume designer?

Suitable for Key Stage 4-5

We are offering teachers and students the FREE opportunity to work on an extended project with an industry professional.

Teachers: plan and work with a resident costume designer to extend your own skills and knowledge.

Students: gain valuable experience to help with the aims of your course.

Taking inspiration from the iconic costumes and displays in the V&A Hollywood Costume exhibition which opens on 20 October, this is a unique opportunity to practically experience the production design process in-depth.

Bookings

Available: October 2012-March 2013
Cost: Free
Booking: Essential, places are limited
To book call +44(0)20 7942 2211

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Screenings

Watch acclaimed full-length professionally recorded performances from the National Video Archive of Performance (NVAP), the UK's only collection of live recorded productions.

Our Country’s Good

7 January, 7 February, 8 March & 19 April

The Street of Crocodiles

14 January, 15 February & 15 March

The Elephant Vanishes

27 November, 21 January 2013, 22 March & 16 April

Lady Windermere’s Fan

28 January, 15 April, 7 May & 23 May

Murmuring Judges

22 April, 29 April, 14 May & 21 May

Bookings

Available: Selected Dates
Cost: £60 per group
Timing: 10.30
Capacity: Maximum 140 students
To book call +44 (0)20 7942 2211