Burnham-on-Sea: Stage Combat & Silly Stories: The Great Jelly Smash Want to learn how to act, make your own plays and pretend you're in a fight? Then come join us and make a play-in-a-week at Burnham-on-Sea this Easter! Work with the professionals from Somerset Youth Theatre cic, make a new play and build an EPIC stage battle in just four days!! What can I expect? Stage Combat - Ever wondered how actors make those stage fights look so real? Work together with our team of professional actors to learn the skills of stage combat. From sword fights, hair grabs, to stage slaps and upper cuts - these workshops will teach you how to become a disciplined and convincing stage-fighting actor, understanding the techniques needed to grab the audience’s attention. Work together to build an epic stage battle in 3 days, and perform to the audience on the 4th day! No matter your age, Stage Combat is super fun, high energy and suitable for all young people! Silly Stories - Learn the skills to create your own play that is sure to make your audience laugh (and maybe even cry!). Participants will work together to make a play in 3 days, with rehearsal and performance to the audience on the 4th day. Hone your skills in acting and/or directing - the choice is yours. No experience necessary, and a willingness to play a must! Lunch and Snacks each day included. Where is the registration point?: Inside the theatre foyer What are the parking facilities?: Parking on-site What is the disabled access?: Disabled toilets available and ramp access to the building What should I bring to the session?: Drinks bottle, clothes you can move in Who is the Camp Manager?: Selina Keedwell Who do I email if I have a question?:info@somersetyt.com What number can I phone if I have a question?: 07918425923 What specialist provision if any will you have for SEND and how should families access this?: Somerset Youth Theatre will contact parents/carers prior to the activity to discuss the young person’s needs. Coloured paper and overlays as well as Large Print instructions/scripts will be provided as necessary. There will be quiet space available and children can have their own sound defenders if necessary. If you have any questions please email info@somersetyt.com 7th April - 10th April from 10am - 2.30pm at the Princess Theatre & Arts Centre in Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1EH