Performers’ Workshops

Please be aware that this is not an opportunity to pitch ideas for plays or to hand over scripts you want read by Liverpool’s Royal Court. For more info on hiring the studio, please visit our Venue Hire page. If you are interested in submitting a script to the team, please visit our New Writing page.

 

All of these workshops are hosted by Harvey Robinson, and are for people aged 18 and over.

AUDITION MONOLOGUES

Thursday 18 June, 10am-12pm
£20
10 spaces available

This workshop focuses on how to select, prepare and present a monologue off-book in an audition context. Please bring with you a monologue, off book, to be worked on 1-2-1.

Book your space

Spaces are non-refundable after 11 June.

AUDITIONING WITH SIDES

Thursday 18 June, 1pm-3.30pm
£20
10 spaces available

Looking at how we prepare, annotate and deliver auditions using pages sent by theatres in advance. You will be sent sides in advance, then re-directed 1-2-1 in the session.

Book your space

Spaces are non-refundable after 11 June.

REDIRECTION

Thursday 18 June, 4.30pm-7pm
£25
6 spaces available

Script preparation is an essential part of an actors work, but it is also disposable. In the workshop, we will use scene work to explore how actors can stay open to redirection during rehearsal, and the benefits of disregarding logical choices in favour of broad, changeable play.

Book your space

Spaces are non-refundable after 11 June.

AUDITION MONOLOGUES

Friday 19 June, 10am-12pm
£20
10 spaces available

This workshop focuses on how to select, prepare and present a monologue off-book in an audition context. Please bring with you a monologue, off book, to be worked on 1-2-1.

Book your space

Spaces are non-refundable after 12 June.

INSIDE – OUT

Friday 19 June, 1pm-3.30pm
£20
8 spaces available

Focusing on substitutions and emotional imagination, this workshop explores how we can use our own memories and experiences to create engaging and authentic performances.

Book your space

Spaces are non-refundable after 12 June.

REDIRECTION

Friday 19 June, 4.30pm-7pm
£25
6 spaces available

Script preparation is an essential part of an actors work, but it is also disposable. In the workshop, we will use scene work to explore how actors can stay open to redirection during rehearsal, and the benefits of disregarding logical choices in favour of broad, changeable play.

Book your space

Spaces are non-refundable after 12 June.

PRIVATE TUITION

1-2-1 coaching in theatre performance. These sessions can be tailored to your needs, ie: drama school audition preparation, text analysis, public speaking and presentation, or any of the subjects covered in our group workshops.

Pricing

  • £50 for one hour
  • £85 for two hours

If you would like to arrange private tuition, or have any questions about these sessions, please email Harvey at td@liverpoolsroyalcourt.com

Harvey Robinson

Harvey is an actor, composer and tutor with experience in theatre, TV and radio. He has worked with the BBC and Channel 4, and performed on the West End, Broadway and a number of national tours.

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