Practicing Ensemble Class by The Plasticine Men

The PE Class is an ongoing series of workshops exploring the essentials of ensemble theatre practice. They are a space for theatre-makers to experiment, to practice, to share ideas, and to meet.

Each session will be led by a different Bristol-based Director who is asked to try something new, to facilitate an extended practical exercise for the duration of the session.

This season’s facilitators:

Tue 24 May – George Mann (Theatre Ad Infinitum)
Tue 31 May – Laura Dannequin (lauradannequin.co.uk)
Tue 7 June – Helena Middleton and Tom Brennan (The Wardrobe Ensemble)
Tue 14 June – Lucinka Eisler (Inspector Sands)

Basic Info

Every Tuesday evening, 24 May – 14 June
6.30pm – 9.30pm (doors open at 6.15pm)
Trinity Centre, Bristol, BS2 0NW
£7.50 per session (or £25 if all four booked in advance)

What will I get out of the classes?

As well as getting to develop skills and try out new approaches, learning from some of the best practitioners making work right now, PE Classes are a great way to meet other local theatre-makers, and to introduce yourself to a range of Directors developing work in Bristol and beyond.

Are the classes right for me?

PE Classes are aimed at active theatre-makers who want to collaborate to tell stories for their audience. They are peer led sessions, pitched at fellow practitioners who work professionally in the theatre, or who aspire to.

Actors, dancers, clowns and circus artists… performers from any discipline are all welcome, as are teachers/workshop leaders and current theatre/performing arts students (HE and 18+ only).

Other Directors are particularly encouraged to attend as participants. Award-winning acting talent is not required, only openness, generosity, and an ability to support the groups’ improvisation and play.

Nuts and bolts

Places are limited and class size capped. Please note that you cannot pay on the door so places must be booked in advance, and that Trinity Arts do not sell tickets for these workshops. Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone or in person at Tobacco Factory Theatres up until 4pm latest on the day of each session. As long as you’ve paid-up by then, no need to bring paper-ticket with you to Trinity Centre.

PE Classes take place in Fyfe Hall, upstairs at Trinity Centre. Doors open at 6.15pm for informal chat, finishing coffee, wandering in, stretching if you want. Class starts 6.30 sharp.

Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Bring appropriate soft indoor footwear or be prepared to work bare foot.

Hosted by The Plasticine Men

Supported by Bristol City Council Creative Seed Fund