Workshops & Education

LeKoa Artistic Director Christopher Wright is an experienced and respected educator of theatre and performance related skills and projects. He has worked in education institutions in the UK and abroad and offers tried and tested workshops covering a wide range of performance related topics.

To book any of the workshops listed below, or to discuss further projects with Christopher Wright please contact him on chris@lekoa.co.uk or on 07957 300107.

 

"Chris achieved wonderful and thorough work with the students. It was clear from their performance that they had engaged in a substantial and indepth process. I very much enjoyed his work on the dynamic and detailed presentation of the story.” Amir Korangy, Head Of Acting, Mountview “A huge success and an invaluable experience for our students.” Preston College “Chris Wright is a motivator. He has inspired student actors to perform at a level they didn't know they had in them. He leads by example: he is passionate about the work and insists on discipline, commitment and high standards. Students respond with enthusiasm because they know he cares, that he will not rest till they are the best they can be." Malcolm Raeburn, University of Salford

 

 

LeKoa Workshops

Guest Director at Drama Schools and Universities
Acting: ‘Just Say The Bloody Lines’ - Approaching The Text
Acting: Audition Techniques
Directing: ‘Fulfilling The Author’s Intentions’ - Delivering The Text
Professional Development for New Actors
Establishing An Independent Theatre Company
New Script Workshops
Leading A Workshop

Guest Director at Drama Schools and Universities
Chris Wright creates a simulated professional working environment for theatre/performance/acting students to produce a text-based performance for public showing. He has extensive experience of directing a diverse range of productions in drama schools and universities and has a reputation for discipline, creativity, skills building, student fulfilment, and a professional final product.
Duration: 4 weeks minimum
Fee: £500 p.w.
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min Age: 18 +
Max No: 20

Acting: ‘Just Say The Bloody Lines’ - Approaching The Text
A direct approach to text for actors that strips away any pretence of ‘method’ and focuses on the words on the page. The workshop looks at how the actor fulfils the author’s intentions by disregarding the search for character, sub-text and emotional empathy in the rehearsal room. Use of contemporary texts.
Duration: 3 hours minimum / 2 days maximum
Fee: £175 per 3 hours / £250 per day
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 16 +
Max No: 20

Acting: Audition Techniques
A practical workshop aimed at preparing the student/professional actor for audition. Topics include choice of text, delivery, responding to direction, voice and breathing. Workshops can be one to one or with a small group.
Duration: 3 hours minimum / 2 days maximum
Fee: £175.00 per 3 hours / £250 per day
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 16 +
Max No: 15

Directing: ‘Fulfilling The Author’s Intentions’ - Delivering The Text
A theoretical and practical workshop aimed at directors interested in directing a text. The session examines the role of the director in theatre production and practical exercises looking at production planning, casting, initial rehearsals, directing actors, using the set, interpretation, and the finishing touches.
Duration: 1 day minimum / 5 days maximum
Fee: £250.00 per day / £175.00 per day over 5 days
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 18+
Max No: 15

Professional Development for Actors
A practical workshop for ‘new’ actors to develop their profile and opportunities for gaining employment including CV building, head shots, voluntary work, career direction, publications, and networking. The workshop can be one to one or with a small group.
Duration: 3 hours maximum
Fee: £250.00
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 16 +
Max No: 15

Establishing An Independent Theatre Company
A theoretical and practical workshop aimed at groups and individuals considering setting up a small scale performance company. The session is defined by tried and tested methods including artistic planning, creating an identity, exhibiting work, fund-raising, raising profile, partnerships, accounts, and Tax & NI.
Duration: 3 hours maximum
Fee: £250.00
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 18 +
Max No: n/a

New Script Workshops
A practical workshop for writers, directors and actors interested in the process of developing new writing for theatre. The session examines the process of deconstructing the new text using a creative team who approach the work from different perspectives. The workshop requires that a participant produces a new script to be used in the workshop.
Duration: 1 day minimum / 5 days maximum
Fee: £250.00 per day / £175.00 per day over 5 days
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 18 +
Max No: n/a

Leading A Workshop
A practical workshop aimed at training theatre workshop leaders. The session examines techniques and styles to use in workshops for young people with an emphasis on structuring, targets and goals, delivery, packaging, people management, and child protection policy.
Duration: 1 day maximum
Fee: £250
Extras: Accommodation required if outside of North West
Travel expenses if more than 30 miles from M/cr City Centre
Min. Age: 18 +
Max No: 20