Theatre workshops

Summer theatre workshops for kids.

DELHI
A smita Theatre specialises in organising children’s theatre workshops. This year, they offer a workshop for children in the age-group of 10-14. The workshop culminates in a final show on June 11, 2010.

When: May 24 to June 11; 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Where: Lok Kala Manch, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi
Fee: Rs 3,000
Tel: 9911013630, 9840656537

The Actor Factor Theatre Company regularly organises workshops (for young and old) throughout the year. This time, it follows up with First Act-Beginners’ Guide to Acting & Stagecraft, a workshop conducted by Aditee Biswas, visiting faculty at the National School of Drama, New Delhi. This intensive programme for those in the age group of 12-22 will involve scripting, designing and staging plays.

When: May 25, 9:30 am; June 6, 12:30 pm
Where: Shruti Hall, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Fee: Rs 5,000.
Tel: 9971819966; 9871777587.

Film actor Shahana Goswami (Rock On!, Firaaq) will host a seven-day workshop in partnership with the late Safdar Hashmi’s Jana Natya Manch. The workshop is designed for students in the 14-17 age group.

When: July 5-11, 2010 (4:00-7:00 pm)
Where: Muktadhara Auditorium, 18-19 Bhai Veer Singh Marg, New Delhi.
Tel: 9810346565; 9868853540

MUMBAI
Kreative Kids organises children’s workshops in theatre at different centres across Mumbai. Training is given in voice modulation and body movements with a focus on improvisation and confidence-building. The age group is 8-14.

When: May 31-June 11
Where: Gadkari Rangayatan, Talaopali, Thane (W), Mumbai
Fee: Rs 2,000
Tel: 9869008230; 9820725551.

Ekjute will conduct seven Young Talent 2010 workshops across different venues in Mumbai. This year’s workshop will be designed and conducted by eminent theatre artiste Nadira Zaheer Babbar and her daughter Juhi Babbar. Apart from acting skills, there will be a focus on creative writing, storytelling and film appreciation too.

When: May 23-June 1, 2010; 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
Where: Ekjute Centre, Bandra (W), Mumbai
Fee: Rs 6,000
Tel: 9819997761, 9699969070, 9323738846.

BANGALORE
Firefly, an activity centre for children, starts a series of Summer Camp creative workshops, including theatre, music, dance, and other creative arts for the summer. From three-year-old toddlers to children who are 12 years old, the theatre workshop will focus on movement on stage, storytelling, creative writing and the basics of acting.

Where: Jayanagar, Bangalore
When: May 23 onwards
Fee: Rs 2,000
Tel: 9916742444.

Creativity Unlimited is holding workshops on creative arts, including dramatics. The theatre workshop focuses on public speaking, elocution and creative writing, yoga and understanding the art of music and theatre. The idea is to integrate all these tools in acting and use them on stage. The age group for this programme is 6-8.

When: June, 2010, onwards
Where: 21/2, Cubbon Road, Bangalore
Fee: Rs 7,000 (for 32 classes spread over a year)
Tel: 9844548890.

CHENNAI
Hansel & Gretel Kids Play Centre is organising a special workshop on dramatics for older children in the 8-14 age group. 
When: Ongoing till June 30; 10:00 am-13:00 pm
Where: Jagadambal Street, T.Nagar, Chennai.
Fee: Rs 3,000 Email: hanselandgretel.kids@gmail.com