Icarus Theatre Collective
32 Portland Place
London W1B 1NA www.icarustheatre.co.uk
Workshops alongside our production of Othello, touring September 2013 to
May 2014.
For information on group ticket discounts for students, contact the theatre near you by visiting www.icarustheatre.co.uk/shows/othello2013.html
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Shakespeare the Icarus Way: Building a Shakespearean Character
This workshop gives students the opportunity to develop one of the scenes of
Othello exactly as Icarus did. Students will work practically, combining the
Stanislavskian approach to creating characters with Laban work, allowing them to bring the characters to life themselves. This workshop uses both
Shakespearean verse and movement work, two of the mainstays of the Icarus style.
Physicality, Etiquette and Gender: 'Tis not a year or two shows us a man'
In this workshop we will introduce students to elements of Shakespearean etiquette, physicality and gender. We will directly relate this to the text, enabling them to better understand the context in which Shakespeare wrote.
This workshop provides an opportunity to explore Othello from a practical point of view, giving the students a better understanding of the cultural and social barriers faced by the characters - and audiences!
Shakespearean Verse in Performance: 'I will speak as liberal as the north'
This workshop gives students an opportunity to understand verse in the best possible way – by speaking it. Taking a scene from Othello, we provide an introduction into how actors access the meaning of Shakespearean verse.
The students will explore how Shakespeare’s language instructs and directs actors in performance.
The Reduced Othello: ‘When you shall these unlucky deeds relate’
Students workshop and perform the play within 90 minutes. This workshop can serve as an introduction to the play or to expand a group's knowledge of the characters and plot of Othello. Working closely with our facilitators in this way also provides students with an insight into methods used by actors to bring the script to life.
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Black Rams and Motiveless Malignities: ‘Your son-in-law is far more fair than black’
This workshop focuses on the key themes within Othello including prejudice and racism in Shakespeare's time and today. Students will get an opportunity to explore these themes through improvisation, character exploration and scene studies, giving them a greater understanding of the characters’ motives and plot.
Each workshop lasts approximately 90 minutes, will be led by a professional facilitator and cast member of Othello (subject to performance schedule of the actors), and includes an education pack.
Our education team are able to adapt material to fit your requirements. By arrangement, workshops can sometimes be held in the theatre, on our stage.
Free show programme to all participants with ticket purchase
For further information and a price quoteplease contact: edu@icarustheatre.co.uk or call 0207 998 1562
For full tour dates and box office details, please see www.icarustheatre.co.uk