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The Tempest by William Shakespeare

The Tempest by William Shakespeare

9 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

The survivors of a shipwreck find themselves on a remote and magical island, ruled over by the sorcerer Prospero, who was deeply wronged by some among those very survivors. What ensues is an epic tale of vengeance and intrigue, magic and monsters, love and hope. This modern production of William ShakespearesThe Tempestwill be an immersive, fantastical experience, transporting the audience to another place and time. Directed by Katie Kneen & Tim Whitten
The Long Road by Shelagh Stephenson

The Long Road by Shelagh Stephenson

17 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026

Mary and John have lost their son Danny in a senseless murder. Together with their surviving son Joe, they are each struggling to deal with the loss in their own way. For Mary, the only way to move through her hatred is to understand why it happened and that means meeting the perpetrator, Emma, in prison. A deeply emotive play laced with hope and humour, charting the complex journey through grief and towards forgiveness. Directed by Fiona Morrison
The King - adapted from the novel by Donald Barthelme
It is the darkest period of World War II. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have returned to do battle with the Nazis. Along the way, the knights uncover clues that will lead them to The Grail a terrifying bomb, the weapon to end all wars. Mythic and modern worlds collide in this irreverent and playful adaptation of Donald Barthelme's postmodernist comedy of the same name. Adapted and Directed by Chris Thomas
Intimacy Practice and Consent Forward Spaces for Directors and Actors
Join us on January 17th 10am-5pm for an immersive workshop led by Sophie Grenfell. This day long workshop will provide an introduction to the role of the intimacy director for directors, actors, stage managers and producers. Through discussion and practical exercises, participants will gain an understanding of key concepts of safer intimacy practise and explore why the presence of an intimacy professional is essential when staging intimate scenes. During the workshop we will delve into methods for clearer communication, acknowledging power structures, choreography and de-rolling. Participants will leave empowered with the skills to build consent forward rehearsal and performance spaces. This workshop is not exclusive to directors or production managers; actors are fully encouraged to participate, empowering themselves to uphold consent-led practice and advocate for their boundaries in the rehearsal room. This workshop will NOT involve any simulated sex, nudity or kissing. Participants are invited to work within their own boundaries, please reflect on your boundaries before the workshop and feel free to contact me on [email protected] if you have any questions. Bio: Sophie Grenfell Sophie is an Intimacy Co-ordinator and Director, certified by the National Film and Television School with a broad resume of creative experience across stage and screen, support work and sexual violence prevention. Her flexible process is informed by the creative insight into the actor-director process acquired throughout her undergraduate studies in Drama (Theatre, Film and Television) and further vocational training in performance and directing at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre. This passion for artful storytelling is at the core of her collaborative intimacy practice. Sophies background in Facilitation, Consent & Sexual Violence Prevention Education have influenced her trauma informed approaches. She supports production teams in developing consent forward processes to create captivating intimate scenes with artistry, nuance and sensitivity. Most recent stage and screen work includes Romeo and Juliet (dir. Corey Campbell- Bristol Old Vic, Hackney Empire, The Belgrade Theatre) and cover across BBC 1 Dramas.

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