The Island

A 15 week project for 13-18 age group.

A programme of workshops and rehearsals centring around the themes of isolation, survival and community building on an island setting, inspired by the classic novel Lord of the Flies.

The project leads to a live performance with lights, music and costumes in front of an audience in Chickenshed’s Rayne Theatre.

Suitable for all young people with any previous experience.

Where: Rayne Theatre

Time: 1.15pm - 3.15pm

Cost: £245 for 15 weeks of sessions + 2 free tickets for the final performance

Max 30 places

SUNDAYS:

Jan: 31
Feb: 7, 14, 28
March: 7, 14, 21, 28
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16,

Performance Sun 23 May at 7pm The Rayne Theatre

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