Donmar’s Pathways programme is designed to introduce young people aged 16-18, who are currently living and/or studying in Camden & Westminster, to the range of career pathways available in theatre and the wider creative industries. Across 5 days, you will gain practical, hands-on experience with professionals working in Producing, Marketing, Fundraising, Participation, and Technical Theatre.
Over the week, you will work closely with industry professionals to develop transferable skills including collaboration, organisation, communication and public speaking. As part of the programme, participants will be supported in setting goals and identifying next steps in their own career pathway.
KEY PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Dates: Monday 28 Oct - Friday 1 Nov, 10am-5pm daily
Location: Dragon Hall, 17 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LT
Cost: FREE
Eligibility: you must be aged 16-18, and live and/or study in the London boroughs of Camden and/or Westminster.
If you’re keen to learn more about what happens beyond the rise and fall of the curtain, please complete the form below no later than Mon 30 September 2024, 10am.
Please note participants must be available for all project dates (Mon 28 Oct - Fri 01 Nov, 10am-5pm daily).
If you have any questions, please contact the Donmar LOCAL team.
Study Vocals at the Academy of Music and Sound and increase your expressive powers, technique and musicianship through 1-1 tutorials and small group settings taught by a professional vocalist who is still current and working in the music industry.
A Level Drama and Theatre will give you analytical and performance skills, exploring a wide range of text sand the work of established practitioners, whilst considering how the history of theatre has shaped contemporary styles and form. You will take part in a variety of assessments and develop a wide range of skills in both performance and academic analysis, with theatre trips to support your study and immerse you in the industry.
Topics covered can include:
- Devised theatre
- Text in performance
- Theatre makers in practice
You will study and perform up to six different texts from a variety of time periods, styles and sources as well as learn how production values and design elements are used to communicate to an audience.
Location: Sixth Form College, Angel
You will be introduced to theoretical knowledge and essential practical skills needed for a career as a theatre director.
Through practical workshops, working with other short course students (e.g. Acting - Working with Text and/or Acting - Shakespeare), group sharing and critiquing you will explore:
• how the actor’s process works
• ways to realise text in performance
• critical analysis of the work of other directors
• developing, planning and delivering your own directing exercise.
