Drama workshops for groups

For the last few years we have devised a workshop or series of workshops focusing on one particular strand of work to form our Schools and Colleges Programme.  This year we are taking a more holistic approach and have devised an ‘open day’ style format.  We will be inviting schools and colleges to come along and spend the day with us at Mind the Gap Studios, our fully accessible building: Come and See

Jointly led by Mind the Gap staff, the Acting Company and this year’s Making Theatre students there will be a range of complimentary activities that encourage skill development and give a sense of all the work we are engaged in at the moment.  Please see our Come and See page or contact us if you have a specific enquiry.

Along with our schools and colleges programme we have a range of workshops and training activities for groups, that we can adapt for different audiences. If you are part of a school or organisation looking for new ways of building confidence and exploring new skills, we can help.

We run practical and engaging workshops for learning disabled and non-disabled people of all ages. We can bring the workshop to you or host it in our own accessible building, so everyone can get involved!

Below are some of the things we have done recently, we are always developing new workshops and looking for new ideas so call us on 01274 487390 to discuss how we can meet your requirements.

 

The workshops

 


Boo Who?

Who is Boo?
Does anyone know?
Jem and Scout think they do... but are they right?

Using the classic stone throwing scene in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' this 1.5 hour workshop explores both sides of the door: What it is to be young and experience peer pressure and what it is to be 'different'.

Suitable for special and mainstream schools, colleges and groups and organisations. Available as a one-off or an extended series of workshops, call us on 01274 487390 for more information

Come and See 2009Come and See

Particpants spend a full day at Mind the Gap Studios engaged in activities and workshops that help develop a range of skills.
 

 

You and YouTube

You and YouTube

From the 16th to 20th March 2009, Mind the Gap played host to students from Braithwaite and Parkside schools for a week long new media and live art project. Looking at how we interact with new media and our understanding of new media formats, the culmination of which was an 9 minute long video.

Working with Making Theatre and Mind the Gap’s own professional Acting Company the students have devised and created a 9 minute long video, available to view on the YouTube website.

Before the video was shown it was premiered on the Big Screen in Bradford's landmark Centenary Square. To accompany the showing the pupils also created a live art intervention that they performed for the audience of peers, friends and passers by that gathered to watch.

Click here be taken to Mind the Gap's YouTube page

Would you like Mind the Gap to work with your school or group on something similar?

For further information email outreach@mind-the-gap.org.uk or ring us on 01274 487390


This is me

We find a bit of drama can work wonders for all sorts of people, and it could certainly help give your students the edge for their future.

Developed in partnership with schools in West Yorkshire, this workshop is relevant to the needs of students approaching school leaving age and considering college or work.

We recognise that school-leavers with learning disabilities can feel disadvantaged in traditional interviews. We developed several techniques to familiarise students with interview situations, to use a group to help each individual to prepare, and to keep the whole experience light.

Using drama techniques to work on students’ self-presentation and self-awareness, students have enjoyed a boost to their confidence when preparing for interviews for work or college.

This important workshop is available by arrangement. Please contact us for more details, by email at outreach@mind-the-gap.org.uk, or ring us on 01274 487390.

If you have any questions you can ring us on 01274 487390 or emailoutreach@mind-the-gap.org.uk Or you could fill in our enquiry form online.