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The Lyveden Plays Acting Workshop

Join us for a short workshop based around the Lyveden plays, which lets you get personally acquainted with the Tresham family whilst learning the art of stagecraft.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Ever wanted to try acting but don't know where to start? Have you performed before and want to dip your toe back in the water?

This 1 hour workshop is designed for all abilities and will help you to explore basic vocal techniques, characterisation and stage presence. You will use plays written about the history of Lyveden and the Tresham family to explore both your acting knowledge and the history of the site.

This workshop is free to take part in. Standard admission applies.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Meeting point

Please meet in the manor upstairs Common Room.

What to bring and wear

Please wear something you are comfortable to move around in.

Accessibility

The workshop will be held on the first floor of the manor, located around 100m from the carpark. Powered mobility vehicles can assist you to the building and there is a lift to the first floor. Please give the team a call for more information.

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