YOUNG PEOPLE OFFERED FREE TECHINCAL THEATRE MASTERCLASS

The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is running a free theatre workshop for budding technicians on Wednesday 24 June. This event is the latest in a series of partnership workshops between Prime Theatre and the leading UK drama school.

This online workshop is open to all young people aged 14-25 who want to explore production roles and try a variety of lighting, sound and stage management exercises. Participants will also have the chance to meet current LAMDA students and staff. Young people do not need to be a member of Prime Youth Theatre or have any prior experience in technical theatre to take part. Emily Lucas, 17, has been part of Prime’s recent digital programme and said, ‘Having professional drama practitioners talking to us is really inspirational. The chance to ask for specific industry advice has been really helpful.”

LAMDA are also offering anyone who attends the workshop a guaranteed interview for their highly competitive Technical and Production Arts course along with an application fee waiver. Any participant who succeeds in gaining a place on the popular course will also be offered further practical and financial support. Prime’s Associate Director Laura Jasper added, ‘This is a fantastic opportunity for young people to explore technical theatre careers and gain first-hand experience of LAMDA’s teaching. This could be a crucial first step towards further study and a professional career in theatre.’

The online workshop will take place on Zoom on Wednesday 24 June at 4:30pm - 6pm and is completely free for anyone aged 14-25. Those wanting to register for the workshop or find our more information should email [email protected] by 12pm on Monday 22 June.

More information on Prime’s digital offer can be found at www.primetheatre.co.uk/youth-theatre