Desree's workshop offer a different, more creative approach to raising confidence, self-expression. Her workshops are specially tailored to boost self-confidence as well as improve creative writing. No experience necessary! Just need something to write with and a can-do attitude!
WORKSHOP LEADER
Desree is a spoken word artist, writer and facilitator. Artistic Director in residence for EMPOWORD, Desree explores intersectionality, justice and social commentary. Producer for both Word Up and Word Of Mouth, finalist in 2018’s Hammer & Tongue national final and TEDx speaker, she has featured at events around the UK and internationally, including Glastonbury Festival 2019, Royal Albert Hall and Bowery Poetry New York.
Work with Christopher Hewitt and Hollie Anne-Lowe in our second MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP - see highlights from our last DEAR EVAN HANSEN WORKSHOP
A fabulously fun award-winning musical
Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
15TH JULY
7.30-8.30 PM
DEVISING THEATRE AND STORYTELLING WITH AMARI HARRIS
Amari Harris, is a Theatre/Drama Practitioner and Storyteller. He has a passion for enabling creativity in the community and educational settings. I believe that Theatre can be applied to anything and I have a lot of fun proving it.
I am a big advocate of using storytelling and drama to better the world. He has worked extensively as a facilitator with organisations such as Punchdrunk, Unicorn Theatre, Theatre Peckham and Oval House.
We are living in a moment of huge change. There is so much going on and it can seem a very chaotic. Artists thrives in chaos, so my workshop is designed to give participants the tools to create your own stories and to make sure your voice is heard. Using a combination of creative techniques and storytelling you will create and own your own story.
22ND JULY
7.30 - 8.30 PM
MINDFUL MOVEMENT THROUGH ART WITH CHLOE WOODHOUSE
Using movement, mindfulness and art making can allow us to enter a reflective process of self discovery, awareness and compassion
29TH JULY
7.30 - 8.30 PM
SONG WRITING WITH ABBIE AND THE ROSES
An introduction to songwriting, exploring the structure of songs and how to translate feelings into song lyrics.
An opportunity to work with an established songwriter / musician from Abbie and the Roses.
Abbie and The Roses are an Indie pop band formed in London in 2018 by vocalist Abbie Rose and guitarist Nick Crowe in collaboration with the finest hand-picked musicians.
The band first burst onto stages with their infectious debut single “All This Time”. Mixed by world-renowned engineer Geoff Swan (Ed Sheeran, Liam Gallagher, Kings Of Leon, Charlie XCX, Years & Years). They are currently developing an exciting body of work and a plan to sharing this with the world later in 2020.
www.abbieandtheroses.com
