Past Courses
Writing for emerging playwrights with Cheryl Martin (4 sessions) FULLY BOOKED
4 June 2024 - 25 June 2024
A free course run by Red Ladder’s Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin for those pursuing a career in the industry. The theme of the workshops is memorable Christmases (don’t worry if you don’t celebrate the festival, your anecdotes don’t need to be true) with sessions covering: Starting from real life Creating multi-layered characters What makes good […]
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Writing for Emerging Playwrights with Cheryl Martin (online – 4 sessions) FULLY BOOKED
5 June 2024 - 26 June 2024
A free course run by Red Ladder’s Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin for those pursuing a career in the industry. The theme of the workshops is memorable Christmases (don’t worry if you don’t celebrate the festival, your anecdotes don’t need to be true) with sessions covering: Starting from real life Creating multi-layered characters What makes good […]
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Directing with Cheryl Martin (6 sessions) FULLY BOOKED
29 June 2024 - 14 July 2024
A free course run by Red Ladder’s Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin for those pursuing a career in the industry. Three intensive weekends covering: Devising Tackling text How to structure rehearsals How to brief and work with designers and collaborators Working with actors A public showcase You will be directing graduates of the Red Ladder acting […]
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Acting with Cheryl Martin (4 sessions) FULLY BOOKED
6 July 2024 - 14 July 2024
A free course run by Red Ladder’s Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin for those pursuing a career in the industry. Two intensive weekends covering: How to free yourself to take risks Working with new writing A public showcase You will be performing pieces written by graduates from the Red Ladder writing courses, directed by graduates from […]
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Stand-up Comedy with Alex Dunlop (5 sessions)
8 May 2024 - 19 June 2024
Join us for a masterclass in stand-up comedy from established comedian Alex Dunlop at The Mallard, Moorthorpe Station. The course will consist of an introduction to stand-up comedy: creating and developing material, and delivering it to audiences. Wednesday 8th May Wednesday 15th May Wednesday 29th May Wednesday 5th June Wednesday 19th June (performance at The […]
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Beginners’ Acting Course with Steven Busfield (6 sessions)
30 January 2024 - 5 March 2024
Join us for a free and flexible alternative to formal acting training ran by Steven Busfield at The Mallard on Moorthorpe Station. This course covers everything from creating a character to working as an ensemble. The course consists of 6 sessions; Tuesday 30th January Tuesday 6th February Tuesday 13th February Tuesday 20th February Tuesday 27th […]
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Stand-Up Comedy Course with Alex Dunlop (7 sessions)
31 January 2024 - 20 March 2024
Join us for a masterclass in stand-up comedy from established comedian Alex Dunlop at the Queen’s Mill in Castleford. The course will consist of an introduction to stand-up comedy: creating and developing material, and delivering it to audiences. The course will consist of 7 sessions; Wednesday 31st January Wednesday 7th February Wednesday 21st February Wednesday […]
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