Become a member of the Academy Company and discover new ways of making theatre with some of the country’s leading directors.
The HighTide Academy is a year-round training programme for young people across the East of England. The Academy gives its members the opportunity to work with professional practitioners and explore different approaches to performance, text and creating new work. Academy members are invited to take part in a variety of projects and workshops during the year and are offered practical support and advice on pursuing a career in the creative industries.
“I really enjoyed working so closely with the director. The Academy has really encouraged me with my decision to pursue acting and directing.” Zandra Beaumont, Academy 2011 Company
HighTide Academy Programme 2012
At the core of the Academy is our three-week summer programme at The Cut in Halesworth. Each 6-day intensive masterclass focuses on a different area of performance and gives you the opportunity to develop your creative skills in a professional rehearsal environment. All courses end with a final performance and a sharing of the work created during the week.
To Strive, To Seek, To Find (12-18 years)* | Monday 23rd – Saturday 28th July
Create a performance to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on Friday 27th July.
New Voices, New Writers (14-18 years)* | Monday 30th July – Saturday 4th August
Whether you’re a writer or performer, learn about writing, developing and staging new plays.
Performing Shakespeare (14-18 years)* | Monday 13th – Saturday 18th August
Explore new techniques for bringing the work of Shakespeare alive on stage.
APPLY FOR 2012
If you’d like to join the HighTide Academy and take part in our summer courses, you can apply here.
www.hightide.org.uk/hightide_academy_2012
*The age ranges indicated are a suggested guideline. Applications are treated on a case-by-case basis and will be considered from ages outside of these brackets.
*The age ranges indicated are a suggested guideline. Applications are treated on a case-by-case basis and will be considered from ages outside of these brackets.
