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STUDENTS
FROM STUDENT TO PROFESSIONAL
We believe that there is so much talent and creative energy in student theatre. This talent often gets overlooked or missed. As graduates, you start to be encouraged into other professions and your unique ideas and creativity get left behind.
We want to change that.
Through our workshops, courses, podcast and other online resources, we want to help you make the transition from student to professional theatre-maker - whether as an actor, director, writer, designer, producer, or something that a title can't neatly summarise!
Cyphers was founded by university graduates. Our core team members have all made the transition from student to professional theatre, and many of the actors and creatives we work with have done the same.
So we know first hand the questions, challenges and concerns you face when considering a career in theatre after graduating. We're here to help, support and mentor you through this transition.
And if you've got more questions get in touch! We'd love to hear from you.
THE PODCAST
Want to know more about the different roles available in theatre? Want to hear from university graduates pursuing careers in those roles? Yes?
The Cyphers Theatre Podcast is for you!
Over 9 episodes, we talk to actors, directors, producers, writers and stage managers about their roles, their time at university and how they made the transition from student to professional theatre.
All episodes are available wherever you listen to podcasts.
Podcast
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WORKSHOPS
Why not book us for a workshop? You can book us as an individual, group or as a drama society.
Examples of some of our standard workshops and guide prices are below, but we're also happy to design workshops around your needs and interests.
To book, just fill out the contact form below and we'll get back to you.
If you book a workshop, you'll work with one or both of Marcus Bazley and Will Holyhead.
Between them they have worked across the UK and internationally, in regional theatres and the West End. They also teach on drama school programmes.
Students who have previously worked with us have gone on to train at: LAMDA, Bristol Old Vic, RCSSD, RWCMD, Mountview and Oxford School of Drama.
ONLINE
Zoom Workshop
2 or 3 hours online
We'll introduce you to the key elements of our style of work. Can include: ensemble, adaptation, Shakespeare, company formation, creative process.
From £125
Audition Coaching
1-to-1 Coaching
A one hour Zoom session, giving you personalised advice and feedback to help you get into your drama school of choice.
£25/hour (or 3 sessions for £60)
Company Mentorship
Start Your Own Company
With everything from incorporation and book-keeping to branding and your first show, we're here to help and guide you through the process.
Starting at 3 months for £96
IN PERSON
Reading Week
Full Week Intensive
A full week of drama training. We'll introduce you to voice and movement technique, tackle different approaches to classic and modern texts, ensemble work and audition technique.
£125 per person
(min 8 - max 12 participants)
Weekend
Core Elements
Over the course of a full weekend, we'll introduce you to the fundamentals of professional acting - voice, movement and approaches to text. We'll throw in some ensemble too!
£550 + travel
(max 20 participants)
One Day
Ensemble and Adaptation
An introduction to ensemble building and creating adaptations for the stage. A full day, based on our own approach to making theatre.
£300 + travel
(max 20 participants)
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Workshops
Support Us
SUPPORT US
Our aim is to provide affordable training to the next generation of theatre makers, whilst continuing to create theatre of the highest artistic quality,.
We receive no public funding for our work so rely completely on the generosity of donors and venues to support our work. All our income goes towards making our productions and our outreach work possible.
If you would like to make a one-off donation, you can do so via the PayPal link in this section.
If you would like to discuss other means of supporting our work, or more regular contributions, then please do get in touch.
Similarly, if you would like to understand more about our finances and how we make our work, please do get in touch and we will be very happy to discuss this with you.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Resources
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