Act Your Age

Theatre |
17th May 2022

1-2.30pm | Tickets £56 | 7 Weeks | Tutor: Chris Jones | Venue Studio 1 | Age: 60+

Fancy treading the boards? Join our open theatre company aimed at over 60s to explore different acting techniques, learn new skills & get creative all in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

These sessions are open to all those over 60. No experience is necessary, so if you haven’t acted since your school days, now’s your chance!

In these sessions you will be working with professional actor and director Chris Jones on a performance project. The aim is to devise a piece to share on the Brewery Arts Theatre stage on Saturday 2 July.

Important information

There is no session Tue 31 May.

Show date: Sat 2 July

What do I need to bring with me? 

Please wear something comfortable, bring a pen, notebook and your glasses, if you need them. After each session there will be a chance to get a brew in our bar/café.

Are there any additional costs?

No

About the tutor

Chris has been working as a professional actor since 2009. Career highlights include playing King George VI in the stage version of ‘The King’s Speech’ for Bill Kenwright, Treat in ‘Orphans’ at the English Theatre of Hamburg and Mr. Manningham in ‘Gaslight’ for Paul Taylor Mills. He often collaborates with Proper Job Theatre Company based in Huddersfield and has toured twice with them; Chris has also played the comic lead in several pantomimes over the years. Recently having moved to Kendal following his love of the Lake District mountains, he is looking forward to sharing his experience with the local young performers. Chris is a fully qualified teacher.

Chris Jones

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DATES & TIMES

17th May 2022

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