Soho Labs: Cabaret & Drag Lab Spring Term

So, obviously we’re running our very own online cabaret & drag course. Perfect for those of you who want to try it for the first time or further develop your skills. You can do all 6 sessions or pick the one (s) right for you with topics like building an act, make up & costume and gender play.

We have a number of full bursaries available to cover the cost for anyone unemployed or claiming Universal Credit or other benefits at the moment. Please email dimple@sohotheatre.com if you’d like to make a bursary request.

Schedule:

1- Introduction – led by Molly Beth Morossa & Celine Lowenthal – Sat 6 Feb
An exploration into what makes cabaret and drag unique performance styles, what they express, and what is possible.

2- Building an Act- led by Molly Beth Morossa – Sat 13 Feb
Engage your brainbox and explore how different genres, styles and disciplines can come together to create something unique, subversive, exciting and avant-garde.

3- Gender Play- Led by Celine Lowenthal – Sat 20 Feb
Explore the role that gender plays in drag & cabaret, through this creative, sensitive and celebratory workshop. This workshop involves some physical elements so we recommend wearing comfortable clothing and having a bit of space available around you.

4- Aesthetics- led by Molly Beth Morossa – Sat 27 Feb
A fun, creative look at how make up and costume can elevate and transform creative practices

5- Practical Performance Skills-led by Molly Beth Morossa – Sat 6 Mar
Learn some of the key skills that underpin drag and cabaretacts, and how to add them to your creative toolkit! A practical workshop exploring movement, lip synch and more!

6. Devising & Writing- led by Celine Lowenthal – Sat 13 Mar
This practical workshop centres around core creative skills at the heart of making an act: devising new ideas and writing your own material.

We think you might also be interested in ‘Using lights, sound and video to bring your show to life’ with Lee Griffiths. Click here for more info

This is an online event. Bookers will be emailed on a link to the workshop one hour in advance of their session.

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