Overview
Puppets have increasingly been taking centre stage in productions across the world. They have a unique ability to engage and expand an audience’s understanding of a character - none more so than when a puppet is intricately animated by multiple puppeteers.
What you will learn
- Participants in this Puppetry in Motion course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama will explore both the skills and expertise required to animate characters collectively, and focus on their strongest means of communication through the creation of bespoke performances.
- Led by Puppetry Director/Designer and Central alumni Toby Olié, it promises to be a playful and rigorous opportunity to learn, develop and create alongside one of the country’s leading practitioners of the art form.
Programme Structure
Course content:- Discovering the principles of puppet animation, using a range of materials and objects.
- Developing a sense of ‘physical listening’ and improvisation by working as an ensemble.
- Learning to collectively animate a character in groups.
- Exploring puppets interacting with actors.
- Developing and performing narratives that demand the use of puppetry.
- Experimenting with abstract vs naturalism in a puppet’s expression.
- Devise and perform a final piece of puppet theatre to consolidate your new skills.
- Showcase of the finished performance followed by a networking event.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 21 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Due to circumstances beyond our control we have had to postpone Toby Olié’s Puppetry in Motion Course this summer. We hope to reschedule this for a later date.
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is aimed at those over the age of 21 who have already trained in a performance or theatre-making discipline eg. acting, dance, physical theatre, and are looking to expand their skill set.
- Previous puppetry experience isn’t necessary, but a collaborative and creative mindset is essential for this highly physical, intensive course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1500 GBP / full≈ 1500 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.