We are pleased to announce that we will again be hosting a series of workshops with artists from the Perth Festival and Summer Nights throughout January and February 2018. Story Building: Wil Greenway Every story is a good story, all it needs is a good storyteller. In this workshop you learn how to find a […]
Workshops
QLab Workshop with Joe Lui
We’re pleased to offer a QLab skills workshop on Friday 13 October with independent theatre-maker, lighting and sound designer Joe Lui. This workshop is for those who are in the beginning to intermediate stages of working within the system, and is ideal for stage managers, sound and AV designers who want to get more of […]
July – August Workshops at The Blue Room Theatre
In partnership with the Minderoo Foundation and Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, The Blue Room Theatre is proud to present a series of free professional development activities for its members in July and August. Visiting international artists Andy Paris, Joanna Weir Ouston and Barney O’Hanlon, who are in Perth to work with WAAPA students, […]
Sustained Playwriting
This year The Blue Room Theatre is presenting Sustained Playwriting, a course facilitated by veteran award-winning playwright Hellie Turner. By the end of the course writers will have written a strong first scene of a new play, and will have a plan for how to proceed towards the completion of a first draft that is suitable […]
PIAF MASTERCLASS: Theatre As A Remake Of The Past With Lola Arias & Lucila Piffer
Theatre as a Remake of the Past with Lola Arias and Lucila Piffer (The Year I Was Born) Can art be a way to revive the past? How do reality and fiction overlap? What can we understand under the expression documentary art? What kind of writing processes enable these type of projects? In which ways […]
Summer Series 2017: Workshops
This summer, we’ll be hosting a series of workshops and conversations with artists from the Perth International Arts Festival and FRINGE WORLD throught February and March. You can learn from visiting artists in the following sessions: For more information or to book a workshop, head here. Stay tuned for the details of the PIAF workshop, to […]
Little y Workshops – November
Little Y Workshops run for three hours on Monday nights, and past guest artists have included Emily McLean, Sally Richardson and Humphrey Bower. As a result of past classes, shows have been devised, networks have been extended, actors have been cast and skills have been sharpened. Local actor, comedian, writer and director Sam Longley will host […]
Producing and Marketing Workshops by Milke
Melbourne producer Laura Milke Garner is running four workshops for artists and producers to teach you everything you need to know about the producing, social media and marketing. Independent Producer Workshop Friday 25 November 11am Advanced Producer Workshop Saturday 26 November 12:30pm Social Media for Artists Workshop Friday 25 November 2pm Marketing Your Show Workshop Saturday 26 […]
Playgroup
The Cutting Room Floor & The Blue Room Theatre present Playgroup – a creative classroom environment for artists to show + tell. It is an opportunity for exposure, networking, feedback and collaboration in a playful school environment. Artists will either: Show: A chance for the artist to show a scene or idea in a project they are […]
Little y Workshops – October
Little Y Workshops run for three hours on Monday nights, and counts among its past guest artists Emily McLean, Sally Richardson and Humphrey Bower. As a result of past classes, shows have been devised, networks have been extended, actors have been cast and skills have been sharpened. Melissa Cantwell, Artistic Director of The Kabuki Drop […]
Little y Workshops – September
Little Y Workshops run for three hours on Monday nights, and counts among its past guest artists Emily McLean, Sally Richardson and Humphrey Bower. As a result of past classes, shows have been devised, networks have been extended, actors have been cast and skills have been sharpened. Samantha Chester, independent dance theatre maker, movement director […]
Little y Workshops – August
Little Y Workshops run for three hours on Monday nights, and counts among its past guest artists Emily McLean, Sally Richardson and Humphrey Bower. As a result of past classes, shows have been devised, networks have been extended, actors have been cast and skills have been sharpened. In August, the series will conduct a range of […]
Bouffon Workshop
Paul Bourke will be conducting a one-day Bouffon Workshop at The Blue Room Theatre on Sunday 17 July. Bouffon is a darker style of clowning, come and discover the world of the grotesque. Immerse yourself in a weekend of physical exploration, game playing, performance exercises and ensemble work. Gain the essential tools to continue to explore […]
Little y Workshops – July
Little Y Workshops run for three hours on Monday nights, and counts among its past guest artists Emily McLean, Jeffery Jay Fowler, Sally Richardson and Humphrey Bower. As a result of past classes, shows have been devised, networks have been extended, actors have been cast and skills have been sharpened. The series has just announced […]
Producing and Podcasting Workshops by Milke
Melbourne producer Laura Milke Garner is running three workshops for artists and producers to teach you everything that you need to know about the logistics of producing and podcasting. Independent Producer Workshop Saturday 16 July 9:30am Advanced Producer Workshop Saturday 16 July 12:30pm Podcasting Workshop Sunday 17 July 12:30pm Places are limited – more information […]
Little Y Workshops – May
Little Y Workshops run for three hours on Monday nights, and counts among its past guest artists Emily McLean, Jeffery Jay Fowler, Sally Richardson and Humphrey Bower. As a result of past classes, shows have been devised, networks have been extended, actors have been cast and skills have been sharpened. The series has just announced […]
Little Y Workshops – April
Little y Theatre Workshops run for three hours every Monday with a variety of skilled artists who have previously included Emily McLean, Jeffery Jay Fowler, Sally Richardson, Humphrey Bower and many more. The first workshop in April will focus on producing independent theatre, and the following three workshops will look at contemporary Australian plays. Please see below […]
Summer Series 2016: Workshops
This year we are running two workshops during Summer Nights and FRINGE WORLD. How to Devise New Theatre is for emerging actors, writers and directors. Worklight Theatre’s Joe Sellman-Leava and Katharina Reinthaller (the artists behind award-winning Summer Nights show Labels) will use a condensed examination of Worklight’s devising processes, and examples of their current and previous […]
NIDA Perth Summer Courses
Create your own story with NIDA Open at their short courses for all ages in January 2016. Explore your creative side Turn your passion into a career Learn from the best Meet industry people Have fun learning new skills Build confidence and make new friends Find out what sessions are available in Perth HERE.
Social Media for Fringe World Workshop
Presented by Do Re Media The Social Media for Fringe World Workshop will teach you how to use social media to ensure your digital marketing reaches the right audiences. Presenters Delilah and Melanie from Do Re Media will share their tips and tricks for creating a great campaign on Facebook and Instagram to maximise attendances with […]
In conversation with Directors Lab: Melbourne
Nine Perth-based theatre directors were part of this year’s inaugural Directors Lab with 40 Australian and International directors hosted by Theatre Works as part of the Melbourne Festival in October. We would love to share some of the experiences, discussions, processes and ideas that emerged from the lab. ALL WELCOME. The Blue Room Theatre Tuesday 1st […]
Little Y Workshops – October
Little y Theatre Workshops return on Mondays this October with Tarryn Runkel.
In Conversation with Hilary Bell
Don’t miss an exclusive, free opportunity to hear from playwright & children’s author Hilary Bell, thanks to Stages WA! You are invited to join Hilary as she discusses the process of adapting the short film ‘The Red Balloon’ for the stage, and how its particular requirements differed from writing other kinds of adaptations. Thurs 1 Oct 6pm. RSVP […]
NIDA Short Courses
Get ready to sharpen your acting skills this spring as NIDA returns to Perth with short courses for all ages.
Little Y Workshops – September
Little y Theatre Workshops return on Mondays this September with Phil Thomson.
