Acting For Contemporary Theatre – Beginner

Key highlights

On this course, you will:

> Explore techniques for analysing modern scripts, focusing on themes, language and character dynamics;

> Learn techniques for building authentic characters in the context of contemporary storytelling;

> Hone skills in using physicality and movement to convey emotions, including the use of stage space, subtle gestures and blocking;

> Apply these skills in hands-on scene work from modern plays, with emphasis on dialogue, pacing and emotional authenticity. 

You will have the opportunity to practise and showcase your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment with constructive feedback from your tutor and peers.

This is a full-time, Friday-Sunday course. Sessions run from 09:30 to 17:00. This course is taught in our rehearsal studios at Downside Road.

Your tutor

Liz Felton

Liz Felton is Artistic Director of The Story Cellar, working as a theatre director, workshop facilitator and storyteller across Bristol and North Somerset.

She specialises in devised theatre and has directed second year acting students at BOVTS for the last 6 years in devised and family theatre projects.

Liz also wrote and directed the BOVTS autumn season 2022 show Wilda and the Winter Whirlwinds. She set up the Adult Company at Bristol Old Vic in 2013 and currently directs their community theatre group Oi Polloi. She also facilitates projects for companies such as Travelling Light and Tobacco Factory Theatres.