A series of professional artist workshops offered to members of Amplify and Nottingham-based spoken word artists who are part of GOBS Collective. This series of workshops has been put together by Bridie Squires (GOBS co-founder), as part of the development of her new show Casino Zero, which will premiere as a headline performance at Amplify Festival 2023. The project has been supported by Nottingham Playhouse and using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

The series seeks to develop participants skills, knowledge and experience in movement, voice and acting. Bridie will take part in all the workshops as part of her development process and Casino Zero may be used at times as a point of reference in the workshops, a lens through which to explore these skills. Artists are able to book on to workshops individually, or can choose to attend consecutive workshops.

Workshops are free to attend but places must be booked in advance. There is a small travel bursary available to artists who require it – if this is you please email hello@bridiesquires.com to arrange. We encourage all attendees to walk, cycle, or use public transport where possible when attending these events.

Developing Your Creative Practice: The Programme

Tuesday 11 July
Setting up a character's playground with Kim Bormann

Tuesday 18 July
Verbal and non-verbal storytelling with John Berkavitch

Wednesday 19 July
Exploring solo performance with Nic Harvey

Tuesday 25 July
Improvisation and spontanaeity with Tim Evans

Tuesday 1 August
Beatboxing and vocal/object soundscaping with Rob Green

Tuesday 8 August
Choreography and movement for non-dancers with John Berkavitch

Wednesday 9 August
Vocal characterisation and the intimacy of the microphone with Kate Chapman

Tuesday 15 August
Creating worlds for characters to inhabit with Kim Bormann

Tuesday 22 August
Developing vocal melodies with Honey Williams

Tuesday 29 August
Freeing the natural voice with Cassie Bradley

Wednesday 30 August
Exposing the neck with Rob Green

Tuesday 5 September
Bodies and storytelling with Cassie Bradley

Thursday 7 September
Creating real and surreal worlds with Nic Harvey

Monday 11 September
Clowning with Tim Evans

Tuesday 12 September
Embodying character through movement as machine with Jamal Sterrett

Amplify and GOBS members can book now via the Nottingham Playhouse website

To join GOBS, email info@gobscollective.org

To join Amplify, visit the Nottingham Playhouse website