Back to School with Norwich Theatre’s New Autumn Term.
As the summer holidays draw to a close (Boooo!), Norwich Theatre’s new Autumn Season of Creative Activities is about to begin (Hooray!). So, it’s time to embrace this new season of creativity with a whole host of activities to boost your wellbeing. Lovely.
Norwich Theatre has a full programme of workshops to help you de-stress from your day and become part of our theatre community. These include brand new wellbeing workshops, a programme of events exploring motherhood, and an opportunity to create your own piece of theatre.
Sam Patel, Head of Creative Engagement at Norwich Theatre, said: “Creativity is a vital tool to boost our wellbeing, offering us space to express feelings and thoughts we might not always be able to. Our skilled practitioners will guide you through each session and help you explore the creative process. You’ll leave brimming with confidence and a smile on your face!”
So, come and unwind with Norwich Theatre and their series of wellbeing workshops dedicated to helping you de-stress from your day.
Unwind with Movement (8th September – 6th October) will help you connect the mind and body with meditation, gentle dance movements and breathing techniques. Unwind with Words (13th October – 10th November) will explore different writing techniques to use the power of words to help reduce stress and calm the mind. These sessions are for you to relax and no experience in dancing or writing is necessary.
Adult Theatre Makers: Women’s Project (13th September – 15th November) will focus on creating a space for a community of creative women to come together and develop a new piece of work that will voice the unheard stories of anyone who identifies as a woman. Sessions will be led by the experiences shared amongst the group, but the work will be supported by developing various processes such as confidence building, physical theatre, character analysis, and script & vocal techniques.
For those interested in dance, there is a fabulous range of sessions from Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance Workshops (Friday 16th September, 7th October and 18th November) where you can practise jazz dance techniques. Also, on offer, is Northern Ballet- Over 55s Workshop, which will see participants learn from the professionals right on the Theatre Royal stage!
The Norwich Theatre’s Creating through Motherhood programme has been designed to encourage mothers at any stage in their journey to dedicate an hour each week to creative activity, expressing themselves and forming support with other mothers. The series starts with writing (7th September – 5th October), where a female writing practitioner will provide ideas on how to express yourself through writing and feel the benefits of putting pen to paper. Next in the series is Making (12th October – 9th November), which will see participants make a storybook and will focus on the experience of being a mother.
Every kind of mother and non-binary parent of any age is welcome. We also welcome bumps and babes in arms. However, there will be no provision for toddlers, older babies, or children. The focus of these sessions is YOU, as a mother.
Your little ones won’t miss out with our Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers (9th September – 18th November). These sessions feature multi-sensory props to help your child explore moving and dancing to great music. For those who love to sing, why not kick off your weekend with some joyous family fun with the Family Choir with Come and Sing (1st October)?
Here are all the activities. To book, call the Norwich Theatre Box Office on 01603 630 000 or visit their website.
Creating through Motherhood: Writing
Date: 7th September – 5th October 2022
Time: 10.30 – 11.30am
Venue: Norwich Theatre Café Royal
Price: £35 (5 Sessions)
Unwind with Movement
Date: 8th September – 6th October 2022
Time: 6 – 7pm
Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Price: £35 (5 Sessions)
Music and Movement for Babies and Toddlers
Date: 9th September – 18th November 2022 (no session on 28th October)
Time: 10 – 11am (Toddlers) 11.30am – 12.30pm (Babies)
Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal Long Bar
Price: £70 (10 Sessions)
Adult Theatre Makers: Women’s Project 18+
Date: 13th September – 15th November 2022
Time: 7 – 9pm
Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Price: £120 (10 Sessions) – Instalment option available through the Box Office.
Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance Workshop 26+
Date: 16th September Limited Availability, 7th October and 18th November 2022
Time: 2.30 – 4.30pm
Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Price: £12 per session
Family Choir with Come and Sing
Date: 1st October 2022
Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal Long Bar
Price: £5 per child. Adults go FREE
Creating through Motherhood: Making
Date: 12th October – 9th November 2022
Time: 10.30 – 11.30am
Venue: Norwich Theatre Café Royal
Price: £35 (5 Sessions)
Unwind with Words
Date: 13th October – 10th November 2022
Time: 6 – 7pm
Venue: Norwich Theatre Stage Two
Price: £35 (5 Sessions)
Northern Ballet – Over 55s Workshop
Date: 24th November 2022
Time: 9.15 – 10.45am
Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal Stage
Price: £25
Northern Ballet Revealed
Date: 24th November 2022
Time: 11.15am – 12.45pm
Venue: Norwich Theatre Royal
Price: £5
