2 day practical workshop with Tereza Araujo - StoneCrabs Theatre
A practical workshop exploring techniques to aid your discovery of the universe of Boal's unique Theatre of Images and Theatre of the Oppressed, visiting games, techniques and Improvising within the theory followed by discussion.
Explore the techniques of legendary practitioner Augusto Boal with Tereza Araujo, awar winner and renowned Brazilian performer, specialist in community theatre.
Tereza worked with Boal in her native city of Salvador-Brazil.
11am - 6pm including lunch break
Cost: £78 / £68 conc. (these are subsidised rates, and includes VAT)
Comments from previous participants:
"Excellent facilitator - the energy of the workshop and the amount of exercises were fantastic!" - March 2010
"A brilliant delivery. A greater understanding of the creative process, will recommend to all I know" - May 2009
"I thought Tereza was both inspirational and lovely as a facilitator. I felt both challenged and energised by what we were asked to do" - July 2008
WHERE: Regent's College, Inner Circle, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4NS
WHO IS IT FOR? Anybody interested in Theatre: actors, non-actors, directors, theatre practitioners, teachers and community workers.
MORE INFORMATION: 020 8694 6472
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Queen Pokou
Missed QUEEN POKOU @ the Albany & New Diorama?
The London run continues: QUEEN POKOU will be at Stratford Circus on 8 & 9 March 2012
Click here to view Queen Pokou's trailer onyou tube or vimeo
"Karlina Grace is an exceptional dancer but all three actors are accomplished movers and give especial charismatic electricity to the choreography of Leigh Tredger." - Aline Waites, remotegoat
"This, the first UK production of this story is directed by Franko Figueiredo, and he has succeeded in engaging the audience in the journey and experience of Abla Polou and her followers." - Aline Waites, remotegoat
"African Insights with imaginative dance, drama and music" - Susan Elkin, The Stage
Vox Africa visited us during rehearsals for a peak preview, to watch online just click here
A Black Madonna, A West African Hero or A Sovereign willing to do anything to reign?
A new play written by Dean Atta (Winner of the Spirit of London Award) for StoneCrabs Theatre Company based on the life of Ashanti Princess Abla Pokou and her legendary journey to create a new nation.
Directors Training Programme
StoneCrabs Directors Training Programme 2011/2012
The programme consists of a series of practical workshops and tutorials towards exploring the nature of a director’s work as well as developing skills in directing, producing, arts management and backstage work. The sessions are led by StoneCrabs Artistic Directors, Franko Figueiredo and Kwong Loke, and various StoneCrabs Theatre Company Associates. Guest theatre practitioners are also brought in to aid the discovery of an international variety of theatre traditions and techniques and to assist you in unlocking your creative potential.
This is an opportunity foraspiring theatre directors and those who are at the very beginning of their career.
The programme will re-open for applications Summer 2012
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International Press Award
International Press Award for Theatre & Focus Brazil Award for promotion of Brazilian Theatre in Britain
We are pleased to announce that our Co-Artistic Director, Franko Figueiredo, has won an international media award for Theatre and the Focus Brazil award for the promotion of Brazilian Theatre in the UK.
Franko was recognised for his outstanding performance and contribution in the 14th Annual International Press Award, a major celebration of the South American nations cultural presence in Europe.
Franko has also been nominated London Olympic Torchbearer - you can watch news on the nomination onlin - just click here
Recently he was a special guest at the seminar, Brazilian Culture, Media and Community Abroad. On the occasion, he gave the lecture, 10 years of International Theatre in the UK Making Theatre in an unpredictable world, a short introduction of the book which is to be published in 2012.
