Take Part Workshops Summer 26

Summer Term

Welcome to the Take Part Summer Term!

This summer, discover new ways to get creative with the Take Part programme at Malvern Theatres. Packed with inspiring workshops, events and activities, our programme offers something for everyone. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people and explore your creativity.

Inside this brochure, you will find a wide range of weekly classes in singing, dance, drama and creative arts, designed for all ages and abilities. We are excited to present a selection of half-term pop-up events, including a spring Decoupage Mask Making workshop with Katie Beasley and our Legally Blonde dance workshop from Dance in Motion.

We are pleased to welcome back favourites such as Art Mix, exploring a variety of art mediums and our much-loved Touch Screen Cinema sessions. ChiChi Fit and The Big Jig return as part of our Dance Mix class, perfect for anyone who loves to move. We are also delighted to announce auditions for our Young Company play, Brighton Rock.

All sessions are led by our friendly, professional practitioners who are passionate about inspiring creativity and making everyone feel welcome. We can’t wait to see you!

Book online at malvern-theatres.co.uk or call the box office on 01684 892277

Our Take Part programme is for everyone. If there’s anything stopping you from joining in, please contact our Creative Learning team – we’re here to help. Taster sessions are available for new participants.

Parents & Wobblers

Movement Class for under 4s and their carer

Jiggle and sway the morning away with this fun, interactive movement class for little dancers and their grown-ups. Packed with play and imaginative movement that challenges tiny dancers’ imagination and creativity, encouraging development and confidence in early years.

Little Theatre Makers

Interactive Drama Class for 5-7 years

These fun-filled classes will be packed with imagination and games, while building confidence and creativity. With a friendly, playful and encouraging environment, we will explore all aspects of drama, musical theatre and dance.

Mondays 27th April to 13th July

(No sessions 4th & 25th May) 10.30am-11.15am

Wednesdays 29th April to 15th July

(No session 27th May) 11.30am-12.15pm

Alternate Venue: Dance in Motion Studio, 13th May

18 mths-4 yrs Weekly: £5 Termly: £45 (Mon), £50 (Wed)

Mondays 27th April to 13th July

(No sessions 4th & 25th May) 4.15pm-5pm 5-7 yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £54

Junior Theatre

Creative Drama Class for 8-11 years

Create believable characters and learn the basics of stagecraft and vocal techniques. These fun and encouraging sessions are perfect for improving drama skills, confidence and creativity.

Junior Musical Theatre

Multi-disciplinary Theatre Class for 8-11 years

Tuesdays 28th April to 14th July

(No session 26th May) 4.15pm-5.15pm

Alternate Venue: Lyttleton Well, 12th May

8–11 yrs Termly: £60 Taster: £6

Learn songs and dance routines from your favourite Broadway and West End musicals and build a strong foundation of skills in singing, acting and dance. A fantastic way to boost confidence and share your love of performing with new friends.

Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in and trainers/shoes that are suitable for dance.

Thursdays 30th April to 16th July

(No session 28th May) 4.15pm-5.15pm

Alternate Venue: Malvern Vale Community Centre, 14th May

8-11 yrs Termly: £60 Taster: £6

Junior Makers

for 7-11 years

A fun and engaging session for young budding artists and cool creatives to experience a range of art techniques and mediums. Working on collective themes, you will be encouraged to add your own individual style to produce fabulous artworks that you will be proud to take home. Bring your creativity and we shall discover much more!

Creative Dance

Movement Class for 8-13

years

Learn the building blocks of how to choreograph your very own dance routines to your favourite songs, with guidance from a professional dance artist. This class is designed for children who love to express themselves through movement.

Improve your rhythm, balance and collaboration while being inspired by new dance steps you have learned and created.

Wednesdays 29th April to 15th July

(No session 27th May) 4.15pm-5.15pm

Alternate Venue: Lyttleton Well, 13th May

7-11 yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £60

Mondays 27th April to 13th July

(No sessions 4th & 25th May) 5.15pm-6pm 8-13 yrs Termly: £45 Taster: £5

Youth Theatre

Drama Class for 12-18 years

Youth Theatre improves performance skills, vocal techniques and enhances knowledge of theatrical practices. Participants are also invited to see a drama performance each term from our theatre programme at no additional cost.

Senior Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre Class for 12-18 years

Our senior class works towards enhancing performance techniques and professionalism across the Musical Theatre disciplines. You will continue to build skills and explore new repertoire from your favourite shows while enjoying the benefits of performing with others.

Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in and trainers/shoes that are suitable for dance.

Thursdays 30th April to 16th July

(No session 28th May) 5.30pm-6.30pm

Saturdays 25th April to 11th July

(No session 30th May) 11am-12.30pm 12-18 yrs

Termly: £100 (Payable in two instalments) Taster: £10

Alternate Venue: Malvern Vale Community Centre, 14th May 12-18 yrs Termly: £60 Taster: £6

Thrive Contemporary Dance

for

16-65 years+

With this open level contemporary dance class, we believe that movement is a universal language and a wonderful way to express yourself while strengthening the body and supporting positive mental health. You will explore both technical and improvisational exercises to improve strength, agility and memory. You will experience a friendly and supportive atmosphere, while being part of a joyful intergenerational group.

Jigsaw Inclusive Dance

for

18 years+

An accessible weekly dance class where learningdisabled and any enthusiastic dancers are welcome! Using a range of different music, each session starts with warm-up exercises to get you moving, then you’ll learn new dance skills and be creative together using movement and imagination.

Mondays 27th April to 13th July

(No sessions 4th & 25th May) 7pm-8pm 16-65+ yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £54

Wednesdays 29th April to 15th July

(No session 27th May) 5pm-6pm

Alternate Venue: Malvern Cube, 13th May 18+ yrs Weekly: £4 Termly: £36

Chance to Dance

Dance Exercise Class for Over 50s

A wonderful opportunity to take part in a low-intensity dance exercise workshop. This session teaches basic dance routines using simple movement for those 50yrs+. We encourage you to go at your own pace with different options embedded into the class.

Mondays 27th April to 13th July

(No sessions 4th & 25th May)

11.30am-12.30pm & 1.15pm-2.15pm

Wednesdays 29th April to 15th July

(No session 27th May) 10.15am-11.15am

Alternate Venue: Dance in Motion Studio, 13th May

50+ yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £54

Gentle Dance

Seated Dance Class for Adults

Join us for an hour of gentle, expressive, playful, and feel-good seated dance to music. Designed to prove that age, mobility, and health challenges are no barrier to the enjoyment of dancing, these sessions will motivate, enrich, exercise, and move us; body and soul.

Fridays 17th April to 17th July

(No session 29th May) 10.30am-11.30am

Alternate Venue: Dance in Motion Studio, 15th May Weekly: £6

Scriptwriting: Writing for One

Creative Writing Class for Adults

This workshop programme will be for writers and/or performers who want to write and maybe perform their very own monologue.

Over the 10 weeks, Steve Wilson from Crave Arts will examine the different types of monologues you can write, how you can turn a story into a one person play and how you can create great dialogue.

Open to all abilities and experience.

Sing it Loud!

Musical Theatre Choir for Adults

Wednesdays 29th April to 15th July

(No sessions 27th May & 8th July) 7pm-8.30pm

Alternate Venue: Malvern Vale Community Centre, 13th May

17+ yrs Weekly: £8 Termly: £72

(Payable in two instalments)

If singing is your passion and you are waiting for your moment to shine, join with other like-minded people and share the fun of singing together in a group. You will look at singing repertoire from ‘Golden Age’ favourites to present day showstoppers, while learning techniques to keep your voice healthy and strong.

Tuesdays 28th April to 14th July

(No session 26th May) 6.30pm-8pm

Alternate Venue: Lyttleton Well, 12th May 17+ yrs Weekly: £6 Termly: £60

Make Your Mark

Mixed Media Creative Art Workshops for

Adults

These are interdisciplinary creative art workshops, offering innovative and varied techniques. With an emphasis on drawing and mark-making, you will explore artistry and camaraderie by working to a shared theme. Specialist materials are provided - come along and release your creativity.

Make Your Mark Xtra

Creative Art Workshops tailored for Adults with Learning Disabilities

Sessions are tailored to enable participants to create in a way that is best suited to them. It also offers the opportunity to enjoy spending time with people and to express individuality though working with a variety of mediums. Make Your Mark Xtra provides a great boost of confidence and concentration. All materials are provided.

Thursdays 30th April to 16th July

(No session 28th May)

10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm

Alternate Venue: Lyttleton Well, Resource Room, 14th May 17+ yrs Weekly: £7

Wednesdays 15th April to 15th July (No session 27th May) 10.30am-12 noon

Alternate Venue: Malvern Cube, 13th May Weekly: £5

Dance Mix

Variety Dance Class for Adults

Stay on your toes with our Dance Mix class. Join us twice a month on Thursdays and discover a fresh dance style each time. It’s the perfect way to have fun, meet new people, and share the joy of dancing together. This term, we’re mixing up two of your favourites, ChiChi Fit and The Big Jig classes.

ChiChi Fit

30th April, 21st May, 25th June 6.45pm-7.30pm

The Big Jig

7th May, 11th June, 9th July 6.45pm-7.45pm

Thursdays 18+ yrs Weekly: £6

Art Mix

A series of pop-up creative art workshops

Your Monday evenings just got a lot more creative! Join our talented artists for one or all of this series of fresh and exciting summer pop-up art workshops. They are perfect for learning something new, taking an evening for yourself, or getting together with fellow art-lovers to create and connect.

Lino Print and Silk Fibre Paper with Katy and Fi

27th April

Green Beings Mixed Media Collage with Anna Mitchell

18th May

Beautiful Paper Blooms with Katie Beasley 15th June

6pm-8pm £12 per session

Mask Making Workshop

Spring into creativity this half-term with a fun, hands-on workshop.

Design and decorate your own unique mask using the beautiful art of decoupage. Using a variety of papers, natural textures, and decorative materials, you’ll layer and build a striking patchwork-style design, then bring it to life with feathers, embellishments and other creative touches. Let your imagination inspire you and your mask can become anything you dream up and is sure to stand out. Perfect for families to enjoy together.

Led by Katie from Art Clay Love

TOUCH SCREEN CINEMA

WITH SARAH HAMILTON BAKER

Monday 25th May 10.30am-12.30pm £12

4+ years (Under 7s to be accompanied by an adult. Parent/Carers are welcome to stay)

Get Whipped Into Shape at this high-energy full-day dance workshop brought to you by Dance in Motion!

Using choreography inspired by Legally Blonde The Musical, you’ll spend the day learning and performing routines from some of the show’s most iconic numbers. Explore a variety of dance styles and bring a Positive attitude and have some Serious fun dancing the day away.

Wednesday 27th May 10.30am-4.30pm Ages 10+ yrs £30

Touch Screen Cinema is an accessible, multi-sensory film experience where audiences are invited to touch, smell, and feel their way through a series of beautifully themed short films.

Created especially for children, adults, and their carers, Touch Screen Cinema offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for anyone who may benefit from a more sensory-friendly approach to film-watching.

Our 50-minute sessions can be delivered exclusively to your group, with morning and early-afternoon slots available. Wherever possible, we provide flexible timing to suit your needs.

Get in touch to chat about how we can support your group. If you can’t come to us, we can come to you! Ask us about our Flat-Pack Experience options. For enquiries and bookings contact: rhiannon@malvern-theatres.co.uk

Light and Colour 7th May

Nature 18th June

Sessions at: 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm

£4 per participant* - Free admission for carers

*Malvern Theatre Sessions

MEET THE PRACTITIONERS

We are bringing Brighton Rock by Graham Greene; adapted by Bryony Lavery to the stage this summer and are looking for actors aged 16–26 to join the cast. Create a theatre production from scratch in under three weeks.

Rehearse, stage and tour a full show alongside other young performers, directed by industry professional Alec Fellows-Bennett