The process of theatre-making is an intensely collaborative one. It relies on constant conversation, negotiation and compromise to achieve high-stakes outcomes – after all, the show must go on…
During the Play in a Day workshop, participants work together to create and perform a short play. Provided with a classic tale to retell in an original way, it’s all about creating a new piece of work that is unique to them as a group. We’ll provide you and your team with guidance and support from a professional playwright, discussing your team’s needs with you first to match you with a suitable writer who will share expert advice on how to structure a story, develop characters and engage an audience. Your writer will be on hand to offer tips and insights to your staff as they work together in small groups and, at the end of the day, each group will present their short plays for feedback… and applause!
This full-day workshop is designed to provide an unusual and fun way for teams to create something together outside their normal working environment, exploring innovative approaches to problem solving and promoting collaboration. Working with a playwright to identify fresh approaches to familiar stories, they’ll gain new insights, build on existing skills and look for creative solutions to challenges.
This active and engaging workshop is inspired by research showing that participating in the arts builds capacity for managing mental and emotional wellbeing, and can help maintain wellness in participants, and is designed to encourage staff wellbeing, self-worth and confidence. It’s also particularly suited to businesses looking for activities to support staff engagement and help with staff retention.
